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Yacht surveys
Comprehensive condition surveys for sailing and motor yachts — hull integrity, moisture, structure, propulsion, electrical installations and rigging. Findings ranked by urgency and reported plainly, in any of four languages.
Surveys
Palma de Mallorca · available across Europe
From the purchase to the day-to-day running
Independent survey before you buy, rigging inspections and sea trials — through to full operational management of your yacht.
With you at every stage of yacht ownership.
Independent throughout.
From the survey before you commit, through refit and project oversight, to the day-to-day running of the vessel — Westmar provides the technical and advisory expertise that yacht ownership requires.
15+
years in the industry — offshore sailing, refits, brokerage and surveys for shipyards and government agencies
10
distinct services — from a remote listing review to full operational management of the vessel
4
languages — surveys, reports and owner reporting in English, Spanish, French and German
What Westmar does
Three areas of work, one standard of independence
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Owner representation
Independent oversight through refits, yard periods and technical projects — scope review, workmanship checks, progress reporting and post-works inspection. Also representation at ownership level: corporate liaison, budgets and governance.
Owner representation
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Yacht management
Operational responsibility for the yacht — crew coordination, technical supervision and maintenance planning, budget control, flag and class compliance, insurance and berthing — supported wherever in the world the yacht is.
Yacht managementSurveys & inspections
- Remote listing review
- Accompanied viewing
- Pre-purchase survey
- Rigging survey — deck-level or aloft
- Sea trial attendance
- Engine oil analysis
- Damage & condition assessment
Projects & oversight
- Refit & project oversight
- Scope review & contractor coordination
- Workmanship inspection
- Post-works inspection
- Technical consultancy
Management & representation
- Full yacht management
- Crew employment & payroll
- Flag state & class
- Insurance & claims
- Budgets & accounts
- Owner representation at company level
How a survey runs
An order that leaves nothing to chance
Ashore, and dry
The vessel comes out of the water beforehand, with enough time ashore for the hull to dry — how long depends on the weather — so that moisture readings mean something. Hull, keel and keel attachment, rudder, through-hulls, stern gear and propellers are inspected first.
Afloat
Once launched, the survey moves to structure, machinery, electrical and plumbing systems, the rig and deck hardware — with systems tested under power. The engine must not have been run beforehand: a cold start shows what a warm one hides.
Under way
The sea trial: engine performance under load, temperatures and cooling, handling and steering response, and the behaviour that only shows itself once the boat is moving and every system is running at once.
Reported
Findings are ranked by urgency and written to be understood — what must be addressed before use, what should be planned, and what is simply noted. Two to four working days, in any of four languages.
Where and in what language
Mallorca based, working across Europe
Surveys, viewings and project attendance are carried out in person, so they are Europe-based: across the Balearics and mainland Spain, and regularly in France, Germany and Belgium. Yacht management is coordinated remotely and supported wherever the vessel is. Reports are written in English, Spanish, French or German.
- Home ground
- Palma de Mallorca and the Balearic Islands
- Surveys & attendance
- Mainland Spain, France, Germany and Belgium regularly; elsewhere in Europe and parts of Africa by arrangement
- Yacht management
- Supported worldwide
- Languages
- English · Spanish · French · German
What owners and buyers say
5.0on Google →We used Thomas for the survey and sea trial on our Hanse 455 and could not recommend him highly enough. From start to finish it felt like being in expert hands.
La inspección fue muy completa y el informe claro. Nos explicaron todo de forma sencilla y sin complicaciones. Nos dio mucha confianza para seguir adelante.
Die Begutachtung war sehr gründlich und professionell, der Bericht klar strukturiert und gut nachvollziehbar. Hat uns bei der Entscheidung sehr geholfen. Klare Empfehlung.
Inspection sérieuse, rapport clair et détaillé, avec des explications précises sur les points techniques. Cela nous a permis d'avancer en toute confiance.
Common questions
Asked before almost every survey
How long does a survey take, and what does it cost?
A full day on site is typical, longer for larger or more complex vessels. Sailing yachts are €28 per foot LOA, motor yachts €26, with a €900 minimum — a 40ft sailing yacht is from €1,120. Full pricing is on the fees page.
Does the boat need to come out of the water?
A haul-out is strongly recommended, with time ashore beforehand for the hull to dry. Keel attachment, through-hulls, rudder bearings and stern gear cannot be properly assessed afloat, and a wet hull makes moisture readings close to meaningless.
What if the survey finds something serious?
It is described accurately, with context on the likely cause and the cost implication, and ranked against everything else found. Most findings are manageable. The ones that are not are stated plainly, so the decision is yours to make on real information.
Do you have any relationship with the broker or the yard?
None. No referral fees are taken and none are paid. The report goes to you, and there is no interest in whether the sale completes.
Get in touch
Make an informed decision
Describe your vessel and situation. Thomas will review your enquiry and respond promptly to recommend the most appropriate next step.
Direct contact
Westmar Surveys
- +34 658 597 597
- Phone
- +34 658 597 597
- Based in
- Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Europe-wide coverage - Hours
- Monday to Friday, 09:00–19:00
- Languages
- English · Spanish · French · German
- Company NIF
- ES Z0508269C
Typically replies within the hour.