Yacht
Before you buy a yacht, you want to know its real condition, what it is worth and where the costs are hiding, from someone looking at it on your behalf rather than the seller's or the broker's. Our yacht pre-purchase survey gives you that independent view. Once the yacht is yours, we stay with you for flag registration, insurance and maintenance.
What we handle
- Pre-purchase survey of the hull, deck and deck equipment
- Machinery, electrical and navigation systems checked
- Haul-out inspection and sea trial where needed
- Review of registration, ownership and technical paperwork
- Yacht valuation for insurance and financing
- Advice on choosing the right boat for your budget and plans
- Yacht flag registration and the annual formalities that follow
- Yacht insurance arrangements
- Maintenance and repair follow-up with yards and service providers
How it works
First conversation
We talk through the yacht's type, age and marina, and your purchase timeline. This is also where you tell us what you want us to look at most closely.
Paperwork review
We go through the registration, ownership and maintenance records available from the seller before the inspection. If something is missing or does not add up, you hear it early.
On-site inspection
Our surveyor inspects the yacht afloat and, where needed, out of the water, with a sea trial to see how it performs underway.
Survey report
You receive a report with photographs and findings ranked by priority, so urgent items, upcoming costs and minor defects are clearly separated.
Negotiation and after
The findings give you concrete grounds in price discussions. If you go ahead, the same team can take care of registration and insurance.
Documents required
- Current Certificate of Registry
- Draft sale agreement or Bill of Sale
- Builder's Certificate or previous chain-of-ownership documents
- Previous survey reports, if any
- Maintenance and service records, including engine hours
- Current insurance policy
- New owner's ID or company documents (for registration)
Why Liva Marine
We look on your behalf
You commission the survey and the report is written for you. Its purpose is not to sell the yacht but to show you exactly what you are buying.
Ship-registry experience behind it
Since 2014 we have handled registration, survey and documentation work for more than 250 ships and over 50 clients. Your yacht gets the same rigour.
One point of contact
Survey, flag registration, insurance and maintenance follow-up all come from the same team, so you do not have to manage separate providers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a survey when buying a used yacht?
It is not a legal requirement, but insurers and lenders often ask for a recent survey report. More importantly, a pre-purchase survey shows you hidden defects before you sign.
What does a yacht pre-purchase survey cover?
The hull and deck, machinery, electrical and navigation systems, safety equipment and the yacht's paperwork are all examined. Where needed, the yacht is hauled out to inspect the underwater hull and taken on a sea trial.
How long does a yacht survey take?
It depends on the yacht's length and age, and on whether a haul-out or sea trial is needed. Once we have the yacht's details, we give you a plan for that specific boat.
What is a yacht valuation used for?
A valuation sets out the yacht's market value in light of its condition. It is used to set the insured value, to support financing applications and in price negotiations.
Can I register my yacht under a foreign flag?
Yes. Tax, use and cruising-area conditions differ from one flag to another, so we compare the options against how you plan to use the yacht. After registration, we keep track of the annual formalities.
Can you help with insurance and maintenance after the purchase?
Yes. We arrange yacht insurance and follow up maintenance and repair work with yards and service providers, so the findings from your pre-purchase survey are actually dealt with.
Write to us
Send the yacht's make and model, year and current marina to yacht@livamarine.com, and we will come back to you with a survey date and a quote.
- Phone
- +90 216 451 39 39
- info@livamarine.com