MARITIME EXPERTISE ON THE ADRIATIC

YACHT SURVEYORS
& MARINE CONSULTANTS

Certified experts for BOATS and YACHTS in

Croatia

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Slovenia

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Italy

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Surveys & Consulting

For buyers

The current buyer’s market does not forgive mistakes. We protect your capital through uncompromising technical checks and provide you with a solid foundation for successful price negotiations.

  • Minimize risks. Secure values.

Optimize operating costs

For owners

Rising repair and maintenance costs firmly under control: our technical yacht management has been proven to optimize your running costs by up to 22% while keeping your yacht in pristine condition.

  • Reduce costs. Preserve substance.

Success on the market

For sellers

In a stagnating market, boats no longer sell themselves. With our exclusive “TOP USED” certificate, you send a clear signal of transparency and speed up the sales process.

  • Create trust. Sell faster.

The best protection for your investment

Pre Purchase Yacht Surveys Do not buy on gut feeling

We check the hull, deck, engine, drive, on-board electrics, navigation systems, safety-relevant components and the general technical condition of your dream yacht. You will receive a clear report with photo documentation, priorities and recommendations for your purchase decision.

Your safety

They know which systems work, where risks lie and which defects need to be rectified and with what priority.

Your negotiating position

Clear findings, repair recommendations and comprehensible cost estimates create a sound basis for price discussions.

Your purchase decision

The report shows whether a purchase makes sense, what costs are involved and which points should be clarified before handover.

Yacht Check "Basic"

Limited Scope

Ideal for smaller budgets, cheaper yachts and quick go/no-go decisions.

from €70.00 per meter LOA

(minimum calculation 8m, plus travel expenses)

Product Image of a Yacht Check Basic Limited Scope Yacht Survey
  • Testing of all critical on-board and navigation systems
  • Hull, deck, superstructure
  • Machine and drive train
  • Essential on-board electronics
  • Thru hulls and seacocks
  • Rig check (from deck)
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Yacht SURVEY "pro"

Full Scope

Ideal for most used yachts where substance, technology and negotiation basis count.

from €95.00 per meter LOA

(minimum calculation 8m, plus travel expenses)

  • Testing of all systems and components
  • Comfort systems included
  • Interior included
  • Extended scope of testing
  • Optional: Valuation, repair cost estimate
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YACHT SURVEY "PREMIUM"

Full Scope | Extended report

Ideal for high-quality, large or technically complex yachts up to 24 m. The best protection for your investment.

from €120.00 per meter LOA

(minimum calculation 10m, plus Travel expenses

  • Complete Survey Pro scope
  • Sea trial and system checks under load
  • Osmosis and corrosion check
  • Thermography inspection
  • Repair and refit costs
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The process

From A Yacht Listing To a comprehensive Report

We know that there is far more to consider when buying a yacht than just its technical condition. That’s why we have kept our order process as simple as possible:

You provide us with the key data of your purchase candidate – we prepare a suitable offer for you with the recommended scope of testing.

01

Send request

You send us your yacht details, berth, exposé and desired time window.
02

Select package

We create an offer with suitable packages and optional additional tests.
03

Check yacht

The yacht is independently inspected on site in accordance with the agreed scope of inspection.
04

Decide

You will receive the report with photo documentation, priorities and recommendations.
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Is your yacht moored on the Adriatic? We keep the technical side under control.

Technical Yacht management

Independent technical support for yacht owners in Croatia and Slovenia. We check, plan and monitor maintenance, repairs, spare parts stocks and shipyard work – with central documentation and clear cost control.

TECHNOLOGY ALWAYS IN VIEW

Engines, batteries, seacocks, propulsion, bilges, comfort systems and safety-relevant components are regularly checked and documented.

COSTS UNDER CONTROL

We differentiate between necessary, sensible and deferrable. This makes it easier to plan maintenance and repairs – and to identify excessive or unclear offers more quickly.

DOCUMENTATION WITH VALUE

A well-documented maintenance and repair history not only helps with ongoing operation, but also boosts confidence when it comes to insurance and subsequent sales.

THE CONTROL PACKAGE

YACHT WATCH

Control & transparency

For owners who primarily want regular technical inspections and structured documentation. But who mainly organize repairs themselves.

from €390,00

per month, plus travel and third-party costs

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The favorite

YACHT CARE

Planning and coordination

For owners who want regular checks as well as the organization and supervision of maintenance measures and minor repairs.

from €690.00

per month, plus travel and third-party costs

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The all-round carefree package

Yacht Executive

Representation and cost control

For owners who want comprehensive technical support for their yacht. Including representation, supervision and ongoing cost monitoring.

from €990,00

per month, plus travel and third-party costs

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Digital customer platform

The yacht management APP
Reports, measures and approvals in one place

The yacht management app is the digital interface between the owner, yacht experts and the technical measures on board. It bundles reports, photos, open points, approvals, partner information and cost status in one place.

This means that nothing gets lost in emails, WhatsApp histories or individual PDF files. The owner can see what has been checked, where there is a need for action, which measures have been approved and which costs are already in view.

Alert function for defects

Simply report the location and type of defect via the app so that we can support you immediately.

TRUSTED PARTNER DIRECTORY

Search for qualified repair partners, depending on location and specialization.

Monitoring costs

Ongoing overview of all technical operating costs – including evaluation by system group.

For Red Ensign flags:

MCA TONNAGE
Surveys

A yacht with Red Ensign flag for MCA tonnage measurement in Croatia, Slovenia or Italy

For Red Ensign flags:

MCA TONNAGE
Surveys

British VIrgin Islands

(Yachts up to 24 meters waterline)

Cayman Islands

(Yachts up to 24 meters waterline)

Gibraltar

(Yachts up to 24 meters waterline)

Guernsey

(Yachts up to 24 meters in length overall)

Isle of Man

(Yachts up to 24 meters in length overall)

Jersey

(Yachts up to 24 meters in length overall)

We are authorized to carry out tonnage measurements for all Red Ensign registrations according to the standards of the British Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) based on the Merchant Shipping Regulations 1997, Statutory Instrument No 1510 in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy.

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Purchase Consulting FOR BOATS & YACHTS

Not sure yet, Which boat is right for you?

Our purchase consulting supports you from the pre-selection to the technical evaluation. Objective, neutral and practical – ideal before you travel, make binding commitments or invest money in the wrong yacht.

ONLINE SERVICE

PRE SELECT COACHING

In 30 minutes, you will receive a clear assessment of which boat types, manufacturers and years of construction suit you – and which you are better off avoiding.

from €79,00

via video call (30 min.)

  • Analysis of budget, territory and usage
  • Recommendation of suitable boat types
  • Warnings about risky concepts
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ONLINE SERVICE

AD QUICK-CHECK

Via video call, we check up to five specific advertisements together with you and show you which candidates are worthwhile – and which you should rather ignore.

from €99,00

via video call (up to 5 listings)

  • Check for risks and inconsistencies
  • Indications of typical weak points
  • Check, negotiate or forget
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WEB APP

BOATINSPECT PRO

The digital checklist for your initial inspection. More orientation before you invest time and money in a full appraisal.

Free of charge

when using the basic functions

  • Structured inspection process
  • Indications of typical warning signals
  • Direct comparison of candidates
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Clarity and confidence when selling a yacht:

TOP USED CERTIFICATE

Professional services for owners who want to successfully sell their yacht on the upper Adriatic.

From the market value estimate to the sales strategy to the complete condition report with “TOP USED” certificate.

Top Used Yacht Badge

ONLINE SERVICE

MARKET VALUE CERTIFICATE

You provide data, photos and existing advertisements. We determine a realistic market value corridor and create a comprehensible certificate.

from €250,00

Remote - without on-site appointment

  • Assessment of the market situation
  • Recommendation of a price corridor
  • Written market value certificate
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ONLINE SERVICE

Seller Strategy Coaching

In the 30-minute video call, we discuss price, timing, sales strategy and the next steps – with or without additional services.

from €79,00

via video call (30 min.)

  • Evaluation of your sales situation
  • Price, timing and channels
  • Recommendations for online and on site
Go to booking

PREMIUM SALES Expose’

TOP USED CERTIFICATE

A comprehensive survey of the actual condition of the yacht – including photo documentation, a list of defects and an estimate of repair and refit costs.

from €890.00

the sales boost for your yacht

  • Visual and functional status check
  • Photo documentation of relevant areas
  • List of deficiencies and recommendations
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Our promise to you

Those who commission us expect clarity. And that's exactly what we stand for: independent, neutral and with the experience of 30 years of boating and appraisal practice.

We are aware of the trust that our customers place in us. And we see it as our mission to protect your investment at every stage - from the purchase appraisal and technical yacht management to the sales report.

That is our claim. And you can take it at our word.

Yours Ing. Ingolf Schneider, MASc (AffiIIMS, AssocRINA)

Certified Marine Surveyor for Boats and Yachts up to24m. (LLoyds Maritime Academy, American Boat and Yacht Council). Member of the International Institure of Marine Surveying and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

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The Yacht Surveyor’s Digest is your nautical magazine for expert advice on all aspects of yacht ownership. With well-founded tips on buying a yacht and yacht technology as well as fact-based insights into the current yacht market in Croatia, Slovenia and Italy.

Chartering out a yacht in Croatia – why a proper survey protects your investment

Chartering out a yacht in Croatia – why a proper survey protects your investment

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May 18, 2026

Chartering out a yacht in Croatia can make economic sense. But chartering also means more use, more wear and tear and more interfaces. An independent survey helps owners to clearly document the condition, damage and responsibilities - before charter income turns into an expensive surprise.

The used boat market in Croatia and Italy – current trends and prospects

The used boat market in Croatia and Italy – current trends and prospects

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October 31, 2025

We have been following the trends on the used boat markets in Italy and Croatia very closely since March 2020. And if you want to describe them briefly and succinctly, you can confidently speak of an unparalleled rollercoaster ride: From an almost empty market in the middle of the pandemic …

Owner’s boat or ex-charter yacht – information and buying tips from an expert

Owner’s boat or ex-charter yacht – information and buying tips from an expert

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August 6, 2025

The question of whether a former charter yacht is a good purchase option or rather a bottomless pit is one that concerns many of our customers, because Croatia in particular, which with a fleet of around 6,000 boats is considered the densest charter area in the world, flushes countless yachts …

Lithium-ion batteries on boats: CE certification at risk if retrofitted?

Lithium-ion batteries on boats: CE certification at risk if retrofitted?

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February 20, 2025

Retrofitting boats with lithium-ion batteries is becoming increasingly popular. The advantages are obvious: higher energy density, lower weight and longer service life compared to conventional lead-acid batteries. But what many people don’t realize is that retrofitting also runs the risk of losing the boat’s CE certification – with very serious …

Osmosis: myths, facts and areas of tension: A critical look for boat owners and buyers

Osmosis: myths, facts and areas of tension: A critical look for boat owners and buyers

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January 24, 2025

Osmosis – a word that causes many boat owners to break out in a sweat. I thought for a long time about whether I should devote some time to this topic in my articles. After all, the interested reader will find enough relevant reading as soon as they do a …

Seacocks and thru-hulls: everything you need to know about materials, regulations and safety

Seacocks and thru-hulls: everything you need to know about materials, regulations and safety

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December 24, 2024

1. foreword Have you ever thought about the inconspicuous components on board your yacht that are crucial for your safety and the preservation of your vessel? One of these often overlooked, but essential elements are onboard outlets and seacocks. An example from my practice: A new day, a new job: …