Engage us after selecting the vessel
Send the listing, model, length and location. The inspection is most useful before the final offer, deposit or contract whenever the transaction process allows it.
Independent buyer-side vessel advice in Istria
Know what you are really buying before you buy a boat.
You do not receive only a list of defects. Each significant finding is linked to an expected cost range — documented evidence for a realistic budget, the buying decision and a discussion of the final price with the seller.
- Documented costs
- 20+ years of experience
- On the buyer’s side
A €300 inspection may reveal a €500 cost, several thousand euros of work, or a reason for further checks before purchase.
We do not sell only a defect list: more than 20 years of hands-on experience becomes a documented cost framework for your decision.
See what may be hidden on board →Not only an inspection. Evidence for a realistic price.
We do not only tell you what is wrong. We show what the finding may mean in euros.
Once you select a specific vessel, Adria Vessel Advisory attends with you, checks the accessible technical condition and turns every significant finding into a documented cost framework for the decision and price discussion.
A finding receives financial context
For each significant finding, we state the evidence, consequence, priority and expected cost range. A battery-bank test alone may reveal replacement costs of €500 or more.
Shared evidence, not conflict
The broker manages the transaction, the seller provides access and documents, and we independently explain the technical condition. The goal is a realistic agreement and fewer unwelcome surprises after purchase.
What the €300 initial inspection guaranteesThe agreed inspection scope, an independent approach, documented findings and a clear explanation of their potential effect on the buyer’s budget and decision.
If findings support a price adjustment, you receive documented evidence for the discussion with the seller. If they do not, you gain greater confidence in the decision. We do not guarantee a discount, a specific saving or the final repair price.
Send the selected vessel listing →Value of an independent inspection
The problem is not only a defect. It is an unknown cost after purchase.
Polished gelcoat and a tidy cabin do not reveal deferred maintenance, improvised wiring, corrosion or investment that may be due immediately after purchase.
The seller presents the vessel and the broker manages the transaction. Adria Vessel Advisory gives the buyer independent technical and cost evidence for a fair agreement.
Hull and structure
Visible damage, moisture, joints, deck, openings and accessible structural elements.
Machinery and propulsion
Condition, leaks, cooling, exhaust, mounts, service evidence and sea-trial behaviour.
Electrical and corrosion
AC/DC protection, batteries, charging, connections, underwater metals and stray-current indicators.
Documents and costs
Service history, missing evidence, repair priorities and a realistic post-purchase budget.
Service scope
An inspection that turns technical findings into a decision and cost framework.
Scope depends on vessel type, length, material, propulsion, location and access within Istria.
01
Initial assessment
Review of the listing, available documents and key questions before attendance.
- Available-data review
- Early indicators of possible problems
- Recommended inspection scope
02
Technical inspection
Documented inspection of accessible systems afloat and, when agreed, ashore.
- Hull, deck and equipment
- Machinery and auxiliary systems
- Electrical and corrosion indicators
03
Sea trial
Observation of machinery and key systems under real conditions when prerequisites are provided.
- Temperatures and behaviour
- Vibration and handling
- Functional tests
04
Cost framework
Significant findings are prioritised and linked to an expected cost range.
- Immediate repairs
- Planned maintenance
- Evidence for the decision and price discussion
Important distinction
This is technical buyer advice. It is not brokerage, repair work, certification, a statutory or class survey, or a warranty of future condition.
Process
Five steps from the listing to a realistic budget and informed decision.
Preparation, evidence, consequence analysis and the cost framework matter as much as time on board.
Send vessel details →- 01
Send the selected vessel
Model, year, length, Istrian location, listing, documents and target date.
- 02
Scope and quote
Access, haul-out, sea trial, deadline and fee are defined.
- 03
Inspection and measurements
Accessible items receive a status, note and photographic or measurement evidence.
- 04
Cost framework
Significant findings are linked to consequences, priority and an expected cost range.
- 05
Report and decision
The buyer receives evidence for accepting the price, discussing an adjustment, requesting further checks or walking away.
Buyer report
Not only what is wrong, but what it means for the budget and decision.
The report explains what was inspected, what was inaccessible and what evidence exists, then gives each significant finding a consequence, priority and expected cost range.
CriticalSafety, structural or major financial issue
High priorityResolve before use or immediately after purchase
Planned maintenanceA cost to include in the budget
ImprovementRecommended upgrade that may not be a defect
ADRIA VESSEL ADVISORYILLUSTRATIVE
VESSELMotor yacht / 12.4 m
72/100
Illustrative layout only; not a real inspection or promised result.
Clear inspection pricing
A small fee for a clearer picture of the total purchase cost.
The final quote is confirmed after basic vessel details and access are reviewed.
INITIAL INSPECTION
Technical inspection
from €300
up to 10 m
- One attendance in Istria
- Inspection of key accessible systems
- Basic technical and electrical measurements
- Photographic documentation
- Concise written report
10–15 m: +€30 per started metre
FULL SCOPE
PRE-PURCHASE
Full inspection
from €550
up to 10 m
- Available-document review
- Detailed accessible-systems inspection
- Sea-trial support
- Defect and repair-cost analysis
- Detailed report and consultation
10–15 m: +€30 per started metre
MULTIPLE VESSELS
Separate quotation
Significant discount
for two or more vessels
- Coordinated inspection of several vessels
- Separate findings for every vessel
- Lower average cost per vessel
- Vessels above 15 m by agreement
- Clear quotation before inspection
Pricing depends on vessel count, location and inspection scope.
Indicative calculator
Estimate the base fee
The result is not a quote. Final pricing depends on access and confirmed scope.
INDICATIVE ESTIMATE300 €
Request an exact quoteFrequently asked questions
Before booking an inspection.
Does the inspection guarantee there are no hidden defects?
No. It describes accessible condition at the time and within the agreed scope. Hidden parts, future failures and items requiring dismantling cannot be guaranteed.
Does this replace an authorised engine service?
No. Manufacturer diagnostics, oil analysis and other specialist procedures should be completed by a qualified specialist when required.
Who pays for haul-out and sea trial?
Haul-out, wash, berth, fuel, skipper and other third-party costs are excluded unless the quote states otherwise.
Do you work outside Istria?
No. The current on-site service area is limited to Istria County.
Is the repair estimate a contractor quote?
No. It is an expected range for the buyer decision; a contractor confirms the final price after their own inspection.
What if the vessel is longer than 15 m or I need several vessels inspected?
Vessels above 15 m receive an individual quote because scope depends on complexity and system count. Multiple-vessel inspections receive separate pricing with a significant discount.
Will the report automatically reduce the vessel price?
No. The final price remains a matter for the buyer and seller to agree. If the findings support an adjustment, the report gives the buyer documented facts and expected costs for a calm, specific discussion — without creating unnecessary conflict with the seller or broker.
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Send the selected vessel before making the final offer.
Send the listing and basic details. You will receive a recommended scope, required conditions and a clear price before attendance.