Guest Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Has anybody got any recommendations for inspectors in the Auckland & Tauranga areas (hulls- GRP) and mechanical? I have seen the Laurie Dawes/Nautilus list and recognise a few names - but your input would be appreciated! Thanks, Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Ray Beale. V. experienced boat builder / designer / surveyor. Did a pre-purchase for us on a GRP keelboat, very thorough did a great job. Link to post Share on other sites
Farrari 4 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Ray Beale is good. Mike Menzies is also another well known & respected surveyor. I have used both in the past and would recommend either. Both are Auckland based. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Thanks for the (very prompt!) suggestions... Link to post Share on other sites
w44vi 17 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have used Mike Menzies, he was excellent ! I have only heard good things about Ray Beale I don't think you can go wrong with either The one thing I would do is take the time to follow them around and listen to what they tell you, you will learn so much, every thing from mantance to how things are put together to common faults Link to post Share on other sites
Farrari 4 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 You may want to think about getting a separate mechanical survey. I don't think either Ray or Mike claim to be experts in this area. I used Ian Meikle from Meikle marine for my last yacht and his diligence ended up saving me the cost of a motor rebuild off the price of the vessel. Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I used Mike Menzies a couple of months ago for a survey. Very thorough and obliging, down to earth fellow. Reccomended! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Cheers for the further thoughts...I'll definitely get a mech inspection too Farrari!...Have a wee bit of experience with a recalcitrant Bukh in a previous yacht but am far from an expert and am hoping a mechanical inspection with someone who is might reduce risk of repeating experience! Link to post Share on other sites
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