Before buying a used boat
To understand which technical aspects deserve specialist investigation before proceeding.
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TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY FOR BOATS AND YACHTS
Before making a decision about your boat, understand what truly requires attention
An independent initial technical inspection to identify observable issues, priorities and areas requiring further investigation before a purchase, major works or a maintenance decision.
More than 20 years of experienceExperience on yachts over 20 metresTailored quotation
THE VALUE OF THE SERVICE
Greater technical clarity before committing time and money
A boat can show signs, anomalies or needs that are not easy to interpret without a dedicated technical review.
The service draws on expertise developed over more than 20 years in the marine sector, including yachts over 20 metres. ONBOARD CLUB selects the consultant according to the vessel, the technical area involved and the specific need. The inspection helps clarify what has been observed, which aspects deserve priority and when a specialist or qualified surveyor should be involved.
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When it can be useful
An independent technical review can reduce uncertainty and improvisation in important decisions.
Before approving major works
To clarify observable conditions, priorities and the questions to raise with the yard or maintenance providers.
When recurring anomalies appear
To document what emerges and direct subsequent checks more precisely.
During maintenance or refit
To organise issues, priorities and possible further checks within the agreed scope.
Before discussing matters with a supplier
To approach the discussion with better-organised information and targeted technical questions.
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Activities that can be included in the inspection
Depending on the type of consultancy requested and the agreed scope, activities may include:
Preliminary review of available documentation
Vessel identification
Technical inspection of accessible areas
Indicative observation of hull, deck and accessible structures
Review of systems included in the assignment
Photographic documentation
Identification of issues, anomalies and areas requiring further investigation
Priority indications and practical recommendations
Haul-out, sea trial, instrument-based testing, dismantling, laboratory analysis and specialist technician involvement are quoted and agreed separately when required.
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What you receive from the service
Organised information to help you understand the next step, within the agreed scope.
Observed conditions
A record of the main evidence found in the areas included in the assignment.
Photographic documentation
Images of relevant areas, subject to accessibility and authorisation.
Issues and anomalies
Observable elements that deserve attention or further checks.
Priorities
Guidance to distinguish what requires attention from what can be planned.
Further investigation required
Areas where a specialist, surveyor or instrument-based check may be appropriate.
Summary note
Observations shared in an organised and understandable format.
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How it works
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Preliminary request
The client provides the vessel characteristics, location and purpose of the consultancy.
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Assignment assessment
The technical consultant assesses feasibility, required activities, travel and any need for haul-out or sea trial.
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Tailored quotation
The client receives the included activities, exclusions, costs, timing and service conditions.
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Technical inspection
The inspection is carried out personally by the appointed consultant within the agreed scope.
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Summary note
At the end, a summary note is shared with the observations collected during the inspection.
Documentation before the inspection
Before the work is carried out, the following are defined in writing: quotation, letter of engagement, scope, included activities, exclusions, travel, payments, timing, cancellation, data processing and any haul-out or sea-trial conditions.
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Why rely onONBOARD CLUB
More than 20 years of marine experience
Expertise developed over more than twenty years in the sector, including yachts over 20 metres.
Identity disclosed before the assignment
You will know who will carry out the inspection and which activities will be entrusted to them before confirming the service.
Independence
Observations are based on accessible conditions and the agreed scope, without commercial ties to yards or sellers.
Transparency
Activities, limits, exclusions and costs are defined before execution.
Documentation
Photographs, observations and indications collected in a summary note.
Support in understanding the findings
Assistance in reading the findings and evaluating possible next steps.
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What this service is not
ONBOARD CLUB technical consultancy is an informational and assessment service. It is not an insurance survey, a formal pre-purchase survey or expert consultancy intended for litigation. It does not replace formal surveys that may be required by insurers, lenders or competent authorities and does not constitute a certification of seaworthiness or navigational safety.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before requesting the inspection
Before a purchase, major works or a refit, or whenever anomalies require an initial independent technical assessment.
No. It helps clarify observable conditions and the need for further investigation, but it does not replace formal surveys or certifications.
The consultant selected according to the type of vessel and the relevant technical area. Identity, role and scope are communicated before the assignment.
What is defined in the letter of engagement, normally including documentation of the observed conditions and a summary note covering issues, priorities and areas requiring further investigation.
Only when necessary, available and included in the quotation; otherwise they are excluded or quoted separately.
ONBOARD CLUB
Clear scope, better-informed decisions
Each activity is limited to accessible areas, authorised checks and the scope defined in the letter of engagement. When an issue requires specialist investigation or a formal survey, the client is advised to engage the appropriate qualified professional.