FairHelm

Pre-survey assessment

A FairHelm pre-survey assessment is remote buyer diligence before deposit or flights. We review listing and document gaps, walk red flags, and draft survey scope so haul-out day rates are not wasted. It is not a hull survey. Book by lead form against the published advisory menu; there is no separate Stripe product for this briefing.

Bookable by request. Pair with €49 listing review first when you only have a URL; full buyer consultation starts from €150.

How does pre-survey assessment work?

Send candidate links, VAT or title questions, and travel constraints. We reply with a written scope brief and go / pause / walk recommendation. When an independent surveyor is needed, we coordinate logistics separately from the advisory menu.

  1. Review listing and documents

    Check VAT status, title chain, and photo consistency before scheduling travel.

  2. Run red-flag checklist

    Apply hull, rig, engine, and seller-behaviour checks on first viewing or remote photos.

  3. Draft survey scope

    Define haul-out, moisture mapping, oil analysis, and sea trial requirements for the surveyor.

  4. Book independent survey

    Commission a surveyor who does not sell the boat. FairHelm can coordinate logistics.

What we cover

Listing vs photo consistency, VAT and title gaps visible from paperwork, red-flag hull/rig/engine cues, haul-out and moisture or oil-analysis notes for the surveyor, and whether a sea trial should be in scope. FairHelm coordinates independent surveyors; we do not survey boats we sell.

What this assessment is not

Not a moisture meter visit, not oil analysis, not legal title opinion, and not insurance survey. Soft decks and bilge smell need a surveyor on site. Thin listings get a short, cautious brief.

Pre-survey FAQ

Is this the same as a professional survey?
No. Pre-survey assessment is remote diligence and scope planning. The independent survey happens on the boat, usually with haul-out.
Can I skip this if the boat is cheap?
Low price often means hidden capex. A short assessment still saves travel and yard fees when the listing has document or photo gaps.
How do I book and pay?
Use the form on this page. Payment follows the published advisory menu (consultation from €150, survey coordination as quoted). Listing review stays a separate €49 Stripe checkout.
What deliverable do I get?
A written scope brief and checklist aligned to your candidate boat, ready to share with a surveyor or use in deposit talks.
Survey cost guideListing review (€49)Buyer consultation (from €150)

Request pre-survey briefing

A FairHelm pre-survey assessment is remote buyer diligence before deposit or flights. We review listing and document gaps, walk red flags, and draft survey scope so haul-out day rates are not wasted. It is not a hull survey. Book by lead form against the published advisory menu; there is no separate Stripe product for this briefing.