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As certified experts, we offer you a comprehensive range of yacht appraisals in Croatia – for both private and commercial clients.
Our surveyors have the necessary expertise to objectively assess the condition and value of yachts, with our representative office in Rijeka ensuring fast and cost-effective processing.
We provide boat appraisals for purchase, sale, insurance or damage claims throughout Croatia.
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.
Our area of operation in Croatia includes all ports and marinas from the north of Istria to the southern border with Montenegro:
Istria: Marina Umag, Marina Novigrad, Marina Rovinj, Marina Pula, Marina Pomer
Kvarner Bay: Marina Opatija, Marina Punat, Marina Cres, Marina Rab
North Dalmatia: Marina Sukosan, Marina Biograd, Marina Tribunj, Marina Vodice, Marina Sibenik, Marina Kremik, Marina Rogoznica
Central and southern Dalmatia: Marina Trogir, Marina Kastela, Marina Split, Marina Dubrovnik
With Yacht Experts at your side, you are always well looked after. We know the Croatian yacht market from Umag to Kotor and can therefore respond optimally to local conditions in our work. Your advantages:
Reducing the risk of critical defects or damage when buying a used yacht.
Through comprehensive documentation of the condition and thus transparency for buyers and sellers.
By estimating any repair or refit costs.
Recognized valuations and condition reports as a basis for financing and insurance.
The costs for a yacht appraisal are calculated individually and depend on the size of the yacht, the scope of the appraisal and the location. Request a non-binding offer to receive an exact cost estimate.
All prices include 20% VAT and do not include any travel expenses. As far as possible, we try to bundle viewing appointments within a region in such a way that the proportional travel costs are kept as low as possible.
*)For older boats and yachts, depending on their general condition, an individual surcharge of 5 to 20 percent will be charged.
The following travel costs are to be expected in the course of an appraisal including test drive (Attention! These are only approximate values. The exact costs are calculated on an order-specific basis)
Island surcharge depending on season and ferry tax approx. 20%
In the case of joint assignments (several assessments in one region), travel costs are only charged on a pro rata basis.
“My wife and I commissioned Mr. Ingolf Schneider to prepare a purchase appraisal for a high-quality sailing boat.
After just a short time, his trained eye and keen nose detected considerable damage in the keel area. A defect that would not have been visible to us with the naked eye.
We are very grateful to Mr. Schneider for this discovery, as it not only saved us from a high financial loss, but possibly also from a serious threat to our lives.”
Rating by M. Raab (Sunbeam 42.1)
Pre purchase survey for a motoryacht "Bavaria 400 Sport" in Croatia. Scope of order: Standard inspection including test drive, osmosis check, thermographic inspection of the machinery and inspection of the cathodic protection (hull potential).
Purchase appraisal, sea trials and thermography check of an Azimut 42 Fly in Punat. Equipped with two Caterpillar 3126 diesel engines (287 kW each), she easily reached the 30 knot mark at a rated speed of 2,800 rpm. Congratulations to the new owner and many happy and relaxing hours on the water with the family! […]
Identification of serious structural damage in the course of the purchase appraisal of a Bavaria 390 Caribic in Croatia. As it turned out, the starboard stringer was broken and there were also considerable cracks on the port side. It’s a good feeling to have prevented a very costly bad purchase here!
During the course of the purchase appraisal of an Elan 381, considerable damage due to grounding was discovered: broken hull laminate in the keel area and multiple cracks in the area of the entire inner keel matrix. Thanks to our expert opinion, the purchase could be reversed and the customer received his deposit back in […]
Survey and sea trials of an Island Packet 485 – a seasoned blue water yacht in well-maintained condition. Always a feast for the eyes when a cutter rig is fully sailed. Much joy to the new owner, it was a pleasure to accompany the purchase! Here: D-Marin Dalmacija, Sukosan, Croatia
Purchase appraisal of a Lagoon 420, which will serve its future owner as a floating home. We wish her good winds and always a handful of water under her keel. Here: ACI Marina Trogir, Croatia
It’s so easy to get your personal yacht appraisal in Croatia:
Further information and a checklist for your optimal preparation can be found here: “Yacht appraisal procedure”
We are always pleased when our customers are present during the inspection – this allows us to discuss any findings on the spot. However, your presence is not mandatory.
Absolutely! Hidden defects and damage can also be present on younger yachts. And for cheaper yachts, our cost-effective seaworthiness check will save you from unpleasant surprises.
Within the scope of our “standard report”, the scope of testing includes ALL components and systems of a yacht (see standard test points).
As part of a seaworthiness inspection, we check ALL CRITICAL components and systems to ensure that the yacht is fundamentally operational and safe.
A test drive (or sea trial) is an essential part of a purchase appraisal to ensure the functionality of the drive unit and drivetrain. We are happy to include this as an option in our
Of course, we can also provide an estimate of any repair costs or necessary refit measures on request. For more extensive measures, however, this may incur an additional charge. We will coordinate everything with you in good time.
Market analyses and valuations are not included in the standard scope of services for purchase appraisals. However, we will be happy to provide you with an optional offer.
However, you can find the latest information on market conditions in Croatia in advance in our article “The used boat market in Croatia and Italy – current trends and outlook” .
As a result of our assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written report (between 35 and 40 pages, depending on the scope of the inspection) in PDF format, which describes all findings in detail with numerous photos, classifies them according to urgency and contains corresponding repair or refit recommendations.
A personal debriefing via video conference is also included in the price.
This is an excellent and extremely important question. And the honest answer is: because we love what we do and certainly don’t want to put our reputation on the line.
In addition, as a member of the International Institute of Marine Surveyors, we are also bound by a strictly regulated “Code of Practice” which also clearly defines ethical principles.
You can find further helpful information on this in our article “The most important criteria when choosing a yacht surveyor in Italy or Croatia”
Then request your personal quote right now
