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⚖️ Independent Pre-Purchase Marine Surveys in the Canary Islands

Don't inherit someone else’s aborted Atlantic crossing. Secure your investment with uncompromising Northern European engineering standards.

The Canary Islands—specifically Las Palmas and Tenerife—are the final frontier before the open Atlantic. It is a hub for ambitious ocean crossings, but it is also the graveyard of broken dreams. Many yachts sold here have either been pushed to their absolute limits through the Bay of Biscay or abandoned by owners who underestimated the journey.

When buying a yacht in the Canaries, a quick look from a local broker or a basic survey is a financial hazard. You need zero-tolerance technical evidence before transferring funds.

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🛑 The "Broken Dream" Acquisition: Pre-Purchase Surveys

Are you flying in to buy a yacht stationed in the Canaries?

The brokers want a fast transaction, but you need the truth. We uncover exactly why the yacht was left behind. As a Swedish Government-Appointed Ship Inspector, my mandate is uncompromised and fully independent from local Spanish boatyards and brokers.

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🔬 The Local Threat: Why Island Boats Suffer

Yachts left in the marinas of Las Palmas and Tenerife face specific environmental threats that go unnoticed by an untrained eye:

  • Severe Galvanic Corrosion: Overcrowded marinas with poor electrical grounding lead to aggressive stray currents, destroying sail drives, seacocks, and underwater metals in months.

  • UV & Heat Degradation: Constant exposure to the Saharan sun and intense UV radiation rapidly degrades teak decks, sealant integrity, and rigging components.

  • Salt & Neglect: Boats left unattended quickly suffer from seized mechanical systems, moisture intrusion, and micro-blistering.

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⚙️ Our Arsenal: Advanced Diagnostic Technology

We do not rely on tapping a hammer and guessing. We bring advanced marine engineering tools to the dock:

  • Forensic Hull Diagnostics: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and precision moisture mapping to detect hidden delamination, osmosis, and structural fatigue within the GRP matrix.

  • Engine & Drivetrain Analysis: Deep ECU-diagnostics, thermal imaging under load, and mechanical assessment of high-stress components.

  • Rigging & Appendages: Critical inspection of rudder bearings, keel bolts, and chainplates—the components that dictate whether a vessel survives a storm.

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⛴️ ARC Preparation: Structural Integrity Assessment

2,700 nautical miles of relentless ocean swell leaves zero room for structural failure. Before you cross the starting line of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC), we provide the ultimate stress-test analysis of your vessel. We don't just check the safety flares; we analyze the structural core of your yacht.

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📑 The Deliverable: Bank-Grade Documentation

Following the physical inspection, you receive a comprehensive, legally robust technical report. This document is recognized by international insurance companies, financial institutions, and courts. It is your ultimate leverage for price negotiation or your signal to walk away.

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🛡️ Northern European Authority on Site

We bring uncompromising Scandinavian inspection standards to the Canary Islands during the winter season.

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BOOK YOUR SURVEY IN LAS PALMAS / TENERIFE 

Availability is strictly limited during the high season (Oct-Jan).

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