Hull Surveys

[Martin R]

Would owners consider undertaking a Hull survey (thickness testing) when they have the boat lifted out for blacking. Either each time or every other.

As we all know often the steel work goes unchecked until either an issue arises or the boat gets sold.

Undertaking a Hull survey during this time would give you as an owner a overview of the steel work status.

[Tracy D'arth]

Personal choice but its going to add around £500 to your blacking costs every time.  

[Grassman]

With my boat being 26 years old, and 9 years since the last hull survey I'm considering having one done next year when the boat is out for blacking, but I've been told it would be around £300. Anything more than that and I'll leave it until it's compulsory survey when it reaches 30 years old.