“Safeguarding your investment”
Some latest feedback ...
August 2024
In my years of yacht ownership, it is the most professional, concise and factual survey I have received, which is very easy to understand. Can highly recommend your service.
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Jan 2024
I must say I have had quite a few surveys done in the past and the layout of the report and the content is great …no waffle and back side covering – just the bits as a buyer I need or would like to know…
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September 2023
An excellent detailed survey.
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March 2023
Many thanks for the report. I’ve worked with a few surveyors before and you’ve been the easiest, most pleasant and helpful I’ve worked with!
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Nov 2022
Many thanks for the super efficient service
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July 2022
… thank you for your honest opinion and frankness with regards to the condition of her structure. You have been extremely thorough. Your report has given me the confidence to purchase the vessel knowing exactly what is needed to restore her to her former glory and enabled me to make her safe.
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July 2022
… a very thorough report and very helpful.
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June 2022
What a master piece.
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Nov 2021
I just wanted to say a big thank you for saving me a bucket of money and a couple of gallons of concentrated sorrow over “…” yacht.
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Aug 2021
Nice to meet you today. Really appreciated your honesty and sincerity…
Made us feel happier.
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Aug 2021
You have been of inestimable value to us and it is so good to send the boat to a new home where she will be appreciated.
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June 2021
I am absolutely delighted with your report. Having no experience of cruising sail boats it gives me a reassuring picture of the boat and the work needed to get her sailing again.
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June 2021
… working with you was a pleasure and we would heartily recommend your services.
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May 2021
...comprehensive and very well presented report.
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April 2021
This is incredibly thorough and helpful, thank you.
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Feb 2021
The communication and processes seamless. Gerry was able to explain the scope of his survey and gave clear advice … The report is well put together and is clear, concise and easy to understand. I can whole heartedly recommend.
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Dec 2020
Thank you for your the report. It is exceptional in its detail and fills us with confidence …
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September 2020
Many thanks for an excellent and prompt service.
P. Coltman
July 2020
Your advice and guidance throughout this process has been invaluable and is really appreciated.
I. Morrison
July 2020
.. all in all a good result, just goes to show it always pays to have a survey, even on a nearly new yacht.
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June 2020
A comprehensive and really interesting report.
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June 2020
Thank you Gerry … You have a real love for boats which shines through and illuminates your work! -
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February 2020
we got a good deal … Many thanks for your expert services.
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October 2019
Thats great, thanks for everything. Really thorough report
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May 2019
Thanks very much not just for your survey, which I'm very pleased with, but also for explaining to me how some things work …. I'll certainly call upon your services again.
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Jan 2019
Thank you for the survey report and detailed advisory statements. As always we appreciate your thoroughness and consummate professionalism.
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Sept 2018
I was really impressed with the professional report you produced and would have no hesitation in recommending you in the future.
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July 2018
Thank you for a truly professional service. It was a pleasure to deal with you. The quality, scope and expertise of your survey has been of the highest professional standard. Thank you.
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July 2018
Many thanks Gerry for your very comprehensive and helpful report.
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June 2018
Many thanks for your very thorough inspection and report.
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May 2018
Many thanks for the survey along with a great deal of detailed information, very impressive.
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April 2018
Thank you for your comprehensive and speedy report which is much appreciated and also for allowing me to ask questions during your work which I found most helpful in understanding more about the boat.
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April 2018
Thank you kindly for your assistance. It has all helped me very much.
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Mar 2018
Thank you for the 'job well done'. Your recommendations very valuable thanks.
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Feb 2018
Thank you for the thorough and detailed report.
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Jan 2018
Can I just thank you for the time taken to explain the issues and for the advice you gave which was invaluable.
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Dec 2017
Thanks for the survey report which is very thorough. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the condition of the yacht with you on Friday and the helpful descriptions of what to look for in an older yacht.
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Oct 2017
.. high quality and detailed survey, which was a great help.
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Oct 2017
I would also like to take the opportunity to thank you for your efforts last Friday. You have certainly helped to reduce the stress of purchasing xxx as well as giving some good advice to us newbies.
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September 2017
Thank you for the report, which is very thorough … It was an absolute pleasure to meet you and to follow through the survey with you. You couldn't have been clearer as you explained everything to me. For my part it was not only informative, but a real bonus to watch you work and to understand more about the boat. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Thanks to your survey we have negotiated a contribution towards the rudder bearing repair.
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September 2017
Thank you for a very professional service, I would be more than happy to recommend your services.
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September 2017
Many thanks for turning this around so quickly for me, and thanks for all your help with the survey.
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August 2017
Thank you for such a comprehensive report -
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June 2017
The whole process was seamless and Gerry kept me fully informed and talked me through his findings. This enabled me to renegotiate the price... a real pleasure to work with. Highly recommend his services.
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June 2017
I'd like to say thank you very much for your swift and professional service in surveying the yacht for me.
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May 2017
I have been looking forward to reading your report. It is thorough and concise. Thank you.
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April 2017
I have to say I found your survey report very thorough and very detailed and it was a great comfort to read it.
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March 2017
Thanks for being so prompt with everything it's a five star service you give and I will recommend you to anybody.
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Feb 2017
I have found your service to be exceptional and will highly recommend you to anyone in need of surveying in the future.
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Feb 2017
Very comprehensive, and inspires great confidence in the continuation of the purchase of her... I thank you and have no problems advertising your skills to anyone.
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Dec 2016
Thank you for your prompt and professional report.
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Nov 2016
Many thanks Gerry for such a thorough survey and promptly carried out.
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Oct 2016
Thanks for all your efforts today, was a pleasure.
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Oct 2016
It was a pleasure to meet you and also to learn so much more …
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August 2016
Thanks for all you have done for us
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August 2016
Thank you for your time on Friday …. I can now go ahead with progressing the purchase, confidently.
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June 2016
Thank you so much, a great Survey, will definitely be recommending you to anyone who we know needs a surveyor.
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May 2016
It was nice meeting you on Friday, especially someone so knowledgeable about boats … I learned a lot from you.
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May 2016
Thank you so much for your comprehensive report; it has really given me peace of mind with going ahead with the purchase.
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May 2016
Many thanks for your thorough resumé of the survey. It was a pleasure to speak with you and I would certainly recommend you to anyone else wanting a boat survey!
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March 2016
Many thanks for that Gerry, a pleasure meeting with you an education much appreciated.
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March 2016
Thank you very much Gerry. A very thorough survey -
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November 2015
Thank you very much, I really appreciated being talked through the various points on the day.
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September 2015
Thanks Gerry . What a great service!!
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May 2015
Thank you for the survey. It was nice to meet and a pleasure to work alongside you. We are very pleased with the result. If ever we are asked, we will certainly recommend your company.
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May 2015
Thank you Gerry – Superb speedy service.
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April 2015
Thank you for the survey and a job well done
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March 2015
Thanks for the comprehensive survey report. It has given us the assurance we were looking for to go ahead
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Jan 2015
Thank you for the survey, very well done ! I will have no hesitation in recommending your excellent services to others.
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Dec 2014
First class thanks Gerry. A very detailed report which also gives a very good work list for the next season.
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Nov 2014
Thanks Gerry, for a thorough survey carried out in challenging conditions and for my prompt receipt of it. I will find it a very useful guide in renovating.
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Oct 2014
Thank you for doing this so quickly we really appreciate it.
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July 2014
Thanks very much Gerry, have had time to read this through now. It is a very comprehensive report and very helpful too.
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July 2014
Many thanks for this excellent report, both in content and format! Your prompt attention is very much appreciated.
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July 2014
... we managed to have our warranty reinstated … thanks for your assistance.
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June 2014
Thank you for this and your efforts and attention to detail. …. As member of the local sailing clubs I will happily recommend you.
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May 2014
Many thanks for your very comprehensive survey and for setting our minds at rest.
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May 2014
Gerry, many thanks for your survey report -
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April 2014
Thank you for the survey you conducted … and for your advice. You even included pictures which the surveyor for the original purchase did not include. An excellent service.
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April 2014
Thank you for this it has given me full confidence in the purchase. I will be sure to recommend you should anyone require a surveyor.
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March 2014
I shall have no hesitation in using you again in the future.
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Feb 2014
.... negotiated a significant
price reduction to cover the cost of repairing the P Bracket so
particular thanks for bringing that matter to my attention.’
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January 2014
‘Excellent survey … appreciate a very professional & comprehensive survey ‘
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November 2013
‘Many thanks for
the survey … makes it easy to purchase with confidence. Thank you for your hard work
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September 2013
’Many thanks for
your thorough survey and comprehensive report. I thought you provided a thoroughly
professional service.’
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July 2013
‘Thanks Gerry, I really appreciate the speed of the survey and the swift report’
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June 2013
‘Thank you very much for the work .... It is perfect !’
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April 2013
‘Many thanks for the very full & informative survey’
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Mar 2013
‘We are amazed at the detail ... service which definitely qualifies as above and beyond’
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Oct 2012
‘Brilliant Gerry !Thanks so much.’
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Sept 2012
“Many thanks for your excellent survey report.”
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Aug 2012
“Thanks you for your advice, help, very prompt survey and report and would have no hesitation to recommend or use you again in the future.”
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Sept 2012
“Thanks Gerry – a very thorough & well presented professional service.”
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Yacht, Power & Narrowboat Marine Surveyors
Welcome to Ridge Marine Surveying Ltd ... We are qualified Marine Surveyors with bases in Pwllheli and Conwy covering Pwllheli Marina, Conwy Marina, Deganwy Marina, Caernarfon, Port Dinorwic, Porthmadoc Holyhead, Barmouth and Aberystwyth areas of North Wales. We have been involved in the Marine Industry for over 30 years.
Gerry Ridge B.A (Hons), BMSE, AssocRINA, AMYDSA is a full member of British Marine Surveyors, an Associate of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and an Accredited Member of the YDSA (Yacht Designers & Surveyors Association)
The YDSA is the foremost regulatory body for surveyors in the UK and require their members to undertake continual professional development throughout their career to keep up to date on the latest knowledge within the marine industry. All surveys are carried out under their standard terms and conditions. We have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
For free advice call: 07734 169 215
We provide the following marine survey inspections:
Surveys at short notice with fast turnaround
Marine Surveys from £11 per foot
We do not charge VAT
No travelling expenses in North Wales & North West
We have a background of experience in the marine industry including as delegate Marine Surveyors for the Seafish Industry Authority, who help to improve safety at sea for the fishing industry and provide such services as registration, survey and certification of vessels. Seafish surveyors work with boat builders and fishermen, providing guidance if needed, to ensure boats are built to a safe standard.
Gerry has also previously been appointed Authorised Examiner of commercial craft for MECAL, the MCA Certifing Authority.
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Ridge Marine Surveying Ltd
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