Have you bought a boat with defects nobody told you about, has the boatyard done a poor repair, or has your vessel suffered a loss and the insurer will not pay what it should? You need a marine expert report that proves the boat’s real condition, the cause of the damage, who is responsible and how much the repair costs. And that stands up in court.
How we can help
- Boat sales: hidden defects in the hull, engines, shafts or systems, and real condition versus what was advertised.
- Poor repairs and refits: boatyard, painting, antifouling, mechanical or electrical work that does not meet what was agreed, and late delivery.
- Engine failures: the origin of the breakdown, previous servicing and whether it is a defect, misuse or a faulty repair.
- Marine losses: sinkings, groundings, water ingress, fires on board and collisions at anchor or in ports around the Balearic Islands.
- Disputes with the insurer: damage assessment, cause of the loss or refusal of cover.
- Damage in ports and marinas: storms, pontoons, fenders and knocks from other vessels.
- Charter and hire: damage when the boat is returned, withheld deposits and breach of contract.
- Boat valuation for inheritances, divorces, seizures or splits between partners.
How we work
- You send us the documents by email or WhatsApp: photos, sale or repair contract, invoices, policy and emails with the seller, the boatyard or the insurer.
- We review them and send you a fixed, written, no-obligation quote.
- Survey of the boat, if needed, afloat or ashore, at the port or boatyard where it is, in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza or Formentera.
- Expert report: clear and signed, with photos, causes, responsibilities and the repair cost or the vessel’s value.
- Court ratification: we defend the report before the judge if there is a lawsuit.
Why choose us
- Court experts with trial experience: we write the report with what the judge needs to read in mind.
- Specialist collaborators when the case calls for it: we bring in the technical profile each matter needs.
- Plain language: we explain the technical side so that your lawyer, the judge and the other party can follow it.
- Everything in writing: fixed, no-obligation quote and a reply the same day.
What we need to give you a quote
- Which vessel it is (type, length and model) and where it is moored or laid up.
- What the problem is and since when.
- Whether court proceedings or an insurance claim are already under way, and the deadline.
- Whether you have a lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the report take? It depends on the case and on whether the boat needs to be lifted out. We give you the date in the quote, and if there is a court deadline, we work to it.
Do I have to go anywhere? No. Everything is done by email or WhatsApp; the survey, if needed, takes place where the boat is, in Palma or any other port on the islands.
Can I repair the boat before the report? It is best not to touch anything until we have seen it, apart from what is essential to prevent further damage. If it is urgent, document it well with photos and videos.
How long do I have to make a claim? It depends on the type of claim and on what the contract or policy says. It is best not to wait.
Send us photos and a short description by WhatsApp or to info@peritosjudicialesbaleares.com and we will reply the same day.