Technical consulting, audits and yacht inspections – Sardinia
Before you buy a yacht, set off on a long passage or spend money on a repair, it pays to know what state the systems are in. I check the electrics and onboard systems, measure, document and tell you plainly what is urgent and what can wait.
On site I work in Sardinia and, with travel, across the Mediterranean. Online consultations are for sailors all over Europe – in English, Italian or Polish.
An independent assessment, not guesswork
An audit is a service in its own right, not a sales pitch. You get a reliable picture of the yacht’s condition and a list of priorities – who does the work and when is your decision.
Online consultation
A video call and a review of photos, diagrams and equipment readings. I help you trace a fault, choose equipment or check another installer’s quote. After the call you get short written recommendations.
Electrical system audit
On-board inspection: batteries and charging, panels and protection, wiring, shore power, insulation and leakage tests, cathodic protection and energy balance. A photo report with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Pre-purchase inspection
Before you sign, I check the electrical systems, electronics, generator, batteries and documentation. You know what works, what needs replacing and how much work awaits you after the purchase – before you negotiate the price.
Technical report after a failure or damage
I establish the cause of a failure, corrosion, overheating or an electrical fire and describe the repair needed. You can pass the report to your insurer, the yard or the seller.
A report you can act on
Every audit ends with a report with photos, measurement results and recommendations split into urgent, before the season and to monitor. I use my own inspection checklists – including generators, cathodic protection, DC motors, windlasses and pumps.
Who I work for
Buyers of used yachts, owners before a long passage or a charter season, owners with a recurring fault, management companies and insurers. I am an ABYC member and work to ABYC and ISO standards.
Frequently asked questions
Do you carry out a full pre-purchase survey?
I inspect the electrical and onboard systems. The hull, rig and main engine are assessed by a surveyor in that field – I can work alongside them so the report is complete. I am working towards the IIMS yacht surveying qualification.
How does an online consultation work?
We book a video call and you send photos, diagrams or equipment readings beforehand. After the call you get written recommendations.
How long does a system audit take?
On a typical sailing yacht, usually one day on board. I send the report within a few days of the visit.
Can I use the report in negotiations or with my insurer?
Yes. The report describes the condition of the systems, measurement results and recommendations – you can pass it to the seller, the yard or your insurer.
Do I have to hire you for the repairs after the audit?
No. The report is yours and you can give the work to any contractor. If you wish, I will quote for it and do it myself.
Buying a yacht or chasing a fault?
Tell me what yacht it is, where it is and what you want checked – I will propose a scope.
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