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Whether your yacht is moored in Marina Porto San Rocco , undergoing maintenance in Monfalcone or stationed in Aprilia Marittima – as your certified surveyors, we are always ready for action along the northern Italian Adriatic from Trieste to Venice.
Our surveyors have the necessary expertise to objectively assess the condition and value of yachts, with our representative office just one hour from Trieste ensuring a quick and cost-effective turnaround.
We provide boat appraisals for purchase, sale, insurance or damage claims on the upper Adriatic.
Buying or selling a yacht in Italy requires not only a thorough technical inspection, but also an in-depth understanding of national registration requirements and local RINA regulations. Our certified surveyors ensure that your investment complies with Italian standards.
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 or boat appraisal in Italy 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 are exclusive of 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.
Below you will find an overview of our areas of operation and the respective travel expenses for assessments including test drives. The exact costs are calculated on an order-specific basis.
Marina Porto San Rocco (Muggia)
Marina San Giusto (Trieste)
Marina Lepanto Monfalcone
Marina Grado
Marina San Giorgio di Nogaro
Marina Punta Gabbiani / Capo Nord (Aprilia Marittima)
Marina Punta Faro (Lignano)
Porto Turistico di Jesolo
Darsena dell'Orologio (Caorle)
Marina di Chioggia
Marina Fiorita (Cavallino-Treporti/Venice)
Venezia Certosa Marina (La Certosa Island, Venice)
Tours in Liguria only for yachts from 15m - subject to availability
In the case of joint assignments (several assessments in one region), travel costs are only charged on a pro rata basis.
“I bought an Island Packet 380 three years ago and commissioned Schneider Yacht Experts with a purchase appraisal.
Last year, following electrolysis damage caused by faulty marina installations, I also had the completely renewed electrical system checked.
I can only recommend Mr. Schneider unreservedly as an accurate specialist and expert!
Rating by J.Schär (Island Packet 380)
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.
Purchase appraisal of a Beneteau Oceanis 42 CC in less than Mediterranean weather. It’s always a bit of a challenge to coordinate the schedule to ensure ideal tidal conditions for the sea trials in the lagoon. Here: Marina Capo Nord, Italy
November Blues today during the inspection of an Azimut 36 Fly in Aprilia Marittima. But despite the fog, the sea trials were successfully completed and the new owner was able to celebrate a successful conclusion. Here: Marina Capo Nord, Aprillia Marittima, Italy
Wet and cold start today at the purchase appraisal for an Island Packet 38 in Lignano. In addition, there was a water ingress via the cockpit drainage during the sea trial. But better during the appraisal than later with the customer 😉 Here: Marina Capo Nord (Italy)
TOP USED certificate for a Formosa 51. Sold within only 2 weeks! Here: Ravenna (Italy) More about this…
Last job before the Christmas break: Purchase appraisal for a Bavaria 47. We wish you happy holidays! Here: Marina Punta Faro (Italy) To the report excerpt…
Purchase appraisal for an Elan 42 at a still cozy 13 degrees and a slightly foggy lagoon. Here: Marina Capo Nord (Italy) To the report excerpt…
It’s so easy to get your personal yacht appraisal in Italy:
Further information and a checklist for your optimal preparation can be found here: “Yacht appraisal procedure”
As our representative office is only one hour away from Trieste, we can usually organize viewings on the upper Adriatic within a few working days.
In individual cases, however, it may take longer, as we are also dependent on the availability of crane appointments for the inspection of the underwater hull.
Most Italian marinas and shipyards have excellent lifting facilities and sufficient capacity for rapid scheduling.
In order to avoid delays, however, it should be ensured that the boat or yacht is planned in advance and that cleaning of the UW vessel is also booked when the crane is reserved.
But don’t worry! Together with our offer you will receive a comprehensive checklist for your optimal preparation.
As standard, our expert reports are prepared in German or English.
However, we are also happy to provide an Italian translation for a small flat-rate fee.
No, not necessarily. Many large marinas in northern Italy (such as those in the Aprilia Marittima complex or in Monfalcone) have lifting facilities or travel lifts. It depends on the size of the yacht. For vessels over 20 meters, however, the infrastructure of a Cantiere Navale or a specialized shipyard is often necessary. We coordinate the best logistical and cost-effective option for inspecting the underwater hull with the seller or broker.
The Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) is Italy’s most important classification society. Many yachts carry a voluntary RINA certificate.
However, our purchase reports are not to be understood as a declaration of conformity, but generally follow international standards (e.g. the Code of Practice of the International Institute of Marine Surveying).
A current RINA certificate is an advantage, but does not replace an independent pre-purchase survey, as we also detect defects that may not be covered by RINA inspections (such as osmosis, engine oil analysis or non-structural damage).
There is an important innovation in this regard: The formal processing of the deletion and transfer of ownership of a yacht registered in Italy (de-registration) no longer necessarily takes place via a notary, but can be processed via so-called Sportello Telematico del Diportista (STED) agencies.
The STED procedure serves to simplify and digitize nautical administrative acts and is also significantly more cost-efficient than the previous processing via notary’s offices.
Also watch our video “All about a Yacht Survey in Croatia or Italy to get a deeper insight into our work as yacht surveyors.
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