About Stuart our principal surveyor
Stuart Campbell was born into a boating family, where boats played a major role in his upbringing. With nearly every member of his extended family owning a boat, Stuart spent much of his early years in boatyards such as Sandwich Marina, observing Derek Kelsall build massive trimarans or visiting Zygal Boats in Whitstable Harbour, where his father worked spraying damaged yachts. After leaving school, Stuart joined his father, working on boat repairs, engine installations, and various other boat-related tasks.
At 18, Stuart purchased his first boat, a Limbo 6.6, and devoted every spare minute to sailing.
Now in his 50s, Stuart has spent four decades repairing, maintaining, and cruising numerous yachts. His extensive background in boat repairs, coupled with experience in engineering and compliance, has facilitated a seamless transition into yacht and small craft surveying.
Stuart is Gas Safe Registered for working on gas systems on boats and holds the City and Guilds 2391 certification for testing electrical systems.
In his free time, you can find Stuart sailing his Hunter 410, "Clara."
Pre Purchase Survey
After buying your house buying your boat is likely to be your biggest purchase, and like buying a house you want to know your money is being spent on the right vessel.
At Stuart Campbell Marine Surveys we make sure you know exactly the condition of the vessel by way of a comprehensive detailed report, this report will cover the condition of the main hull(s) and superstructure
Insurance Renewal Survey
An insurance renewal survey is usually requested by the insurance company when the vessel gets to 20 years old and then every 5 Years thereafter, the purpose of the survey is to provide the insurance underwriters with a condition report of the vessel and its equipment.
Insurance companies are not concerned if your curtains are out of vogue but what they will be concerned with is the condition of your skin fittings, sea cocks and other such items.
We at Stuart Campbell Marine Surveys understand the requirements of marine insurance companies and inspect the items that really matter.
The insurers may ask for specific items to be covered in the survey, and we can tailor the survey to the needs of the insurance company if needed.
To undertake an insurance renewal, survey the vessel will need be lifted out of the water for part of the survey.
OSR 302.2 Keel Inspections
From 1st January 2022 Offshore Special Regulations 302.2 states the following:
Structural Inspection - The following inspection to be conducted by a qualified person externally with the boat out of the water. Check that there are no visible stress cracks particularly around the keel, hull/keel attachment, hull appendages and other stress points, inside the hull, backing plates, bolting arrangements and keel floors.
Stuart Campbell Marine Surveys can undertake this check for any racing boat owner and fill in the required documentation.
Gas Safety Checks
Stuart Campbell Marine Surveys is a Gas Safe Registered company our registration number is 221083 so feel free to check our credentials on the Gas Safe Register. We can undertake gas safety inspections to ensure you and your family are safe on board.
Contact
Call Stuart Campbell Marine Surveys on 07726 967524 or email: [email protected]
