Technical Qualification
Simon May is an experienced and qualified specialist yacht and small craft surveyor having studied Yacht & Boatyard Management, Yacht Design and Manufacturing, and Yacht and Small Craft Marine Surveying.

These specialist marine industry applied technical courses cover all aspects of yacht & boat design and manufacture, applications and use, legislation and safety requirements, and marine surveying techniques including defects and repairs. As an RYA Yachtmaster and experienced sailor and motor boater Simon May has a unique appreciation of all aspects of the marine leisure industry.

This knowledge is kept up to date with specialist Surveyors forums and training courses and close liaison with the leading areas of boat building development.

YDSA. YBDSA. IIMS. Survey. Yacht Sales and Brokerage. Boat Safety Scheme.
As a surveyor member, and former broker member, of the YBDSA, the professional Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association, and member of the IIMS, the International Institute of Marine Surveyors, and as a qualified Boat Safey Scheme Examiner, Simon May is fully accredited and experienced to offer independent advice and guidance on all aspects of the selection and purchase of a new or pre-owned boat, from a pre-purchase condition assessment and valuation, to the correct title and vat documentation and dealing with brokers and agents.

Accreditation.
Boatcare Yacht Surveys are Authorised as Nominated Surveyors/Inspectors for MCA coding for charter/commercial certification. Boatcare Yacht Surveys are Authorised Surveyors for Tonnage and British Registration measurement. Boatcare Yacht Surveys are Authorised Surveyors for the Boat Safety Scheme. Whilst these services may not be of immediate relevance for your survey, this high professional accreditation ensures that we are up to date on the latest safety and boating information from the Industry and MCA and that our standards and services are regularly and independently assessed and verified.

Practical Experience.
With over twenty five years hands on experience in the boat industry Simon May has worked with most types of craft and situations representing many of the established major British, American, and European manufacturers of sailing and motor yachts. He has assessed numerous boats of all types for the marine trade and as the man on the inside he has witnessed and solved design, manufacturing, systems and warranty problems and has an in depth knowledge of the potential problems and maintenance requirements of today’s pleasure craft.