Condition and Valuation Yacht Survey

Independent Assessment

A condition and valuation survey provides an independent assessment of your yacht's current condition and market value. Whether you are selling your boat, updating your insurance, dealing with a dispute, or simply want to know what your vessel is worth, Ardenna Yacht Surveys will give you a clear, professional written report. This Google review was conducted on a 42ft yacht undergoing renovations:

“Simon spent the best part of a day working through every nook and cranny of my 42ft Yacht rebuild project. He was very knowledgeable, polite, and showed a very professional interest in my boat and the project. I would definitely recommend Simon to anyone who requires a survey carried out including a well-presented professional report.”

We carry out valuation surveys throughout the South West and South Coast of England and Wales.

When Do You Need a Condition and Valuation Survey?

There are several situations where a condition and valuation report is useful or required:

How We Assess Your Yacht's Value

What the Report Includes

• Description of the vessel and its specification

• Condition assessment across all key systems and structure

• Moisture readings and osmosis check

• Equipment inventory

• Comparable market analysis

• Current market valuation

• Recommendations for any remedial work that may affect value

Serving the South Coast and South Wales

We cover the full South West and South Coast from Falmouth to Southampton, including Torbay, Exmouth, Weymouth, Poole, Lymington and the Solent area. We also cover the South Wales coast from Swansea to Cardiff.

• Selling your boat - to establish a realistic asking price and provide transparency for buyers

• Insurance - some insurers require an agreed value survey rather than a standard renewal survey

• Divorce or estate proceedings - an independent valuation may be required by solicitors or the court

• Partnership disputes - where two or more parties need an impartial valuation

• Donation or gift of a vessel - for tax or legal purposes

• Simply wanting to know what your boat is worth on the current market

A yacht's market value depends on a combination of factors: its age, make and model, overall condition, equipment specification, maintenance history and current market conditions. Simon draws on his background as a former yacht broker at Multihull World in Portsmouth, combined with his Naval Architecture degree, to provide a well-reasoned valuation grounded in current market knowledge.

The condition element of the survey follows the same rigorous approach as our pre-purchase inspections - a thorough examination of the hull, structure, systems and equipment, with findings clearly documented in the report.