Theo Wakefield Marine Surveys

17/08/2026

A reminder that idiots climb masts and do stupid things. If this goes, the mast comes down.

Starboard backstay on a 50' catamaran.

This is why rig surveys are so important, and why inspecting the rig through binoculars just won't do. This also highlights the inherent risk of the work, regardless of your box ticking pre climb risk assessment.

14/08/2026

Fontaine Pajot Salina 48.
Pre-Purchase Survey, Rig Survey and Sea Trial.
El Rompido, Huelva.
12 days in the saddle, and day 1 of 2 completed.

10/08/2026

Big Boat.
Big Survey.
Big Heat.

2 days to complete a Pre-Purchase Survey and Sea Trial of a vessel this size. Any less time is just not adequate.

Happy clients, broker, technician and seller, so, happy surveyor.

09/08/2026

06/08/2026

Nice to get out on a fine day to conduct a and get the engines on the treadmill.
Thorough conducted in Andalucía and all over

03/08/2026

2005 Sealine T50.
Twin screw planing FRP cruiser.
Pre-Purchase Survey and Sea Trial.
Marina Duquesa, Malaga, Spain.

Sealine T50 de 2005.
Crucero de planeo de fibra de vidrio con doble hélice.
Inspección previa a la compra y prueba de mar.
Marina Duquesa, Málaga, España.

01/06/2026

Oyster 53 HP surveyed in Almerímar, Almeria, Spain.
A properly built yacht designed for extensive cruising and built to last.

An example of when boats were built by sailors and not by accountants.