MACTRA
Marine Yacht & Small Craft Surveys
Jim MacDonald GradMIIMS,DipMarSur(YS) has over 20
years experience in the marine world, having owned and maintained several
GRP yachts. Most of these were bought in a poor state of repair and in
need of renovation.
Sailing with his wife Ann, they have extensively sailed in the UK, Europe
and the Mediterranean. In 2003 they took their two young daughters 'across
the pond' and back, completing and Atlantic circuit of 11500 miles onboard
Helice their Westerly 33 ketch.
Jim has prepared his own yachts for both Skippered and Bareboat
charter complying with the Code of Practice. In the course of this work
he has extensive knowledge of repairs to:
GRP
& Ferro cement yachts
Standing
Stainless steel and galvanised rigging
Sails
& canvas
Deck
Fittings and hardware including winches, windlasses and self steering
gears
Yacht
plumbing including holding tanks (Grey & black water)
Mactra Marine holds exclusive UK Dealerships for watermakers and other
specialised Blue Water sailing equipment. Jim is often called upon to
do seminars for World Cruising Club participants in the ARC (Atlantic
Rally for Cruisers) specialising in watermakers.
Jim gives regular familiarisation courses for owners of Schenker Watermakers
at the Mactra premises in Weston super Mare. Every year Jim & Ann
fly out and give technical support in Las Palmas at the start of the ARC.
Jim
is a qualified member of the International Institute of Marine Surveyors
and you can rest assured that your survey will be carried out to the highest
standard, is fully insured and will be conducted using up to date methods
and testing equipment.
If you would like Jim to carry out a survey for you or know more about
what we do, Send a short e mail to info@mactrashop.co.uk
giving details of your requirements, vessel information and your contact
details. Alternatively call us for a chat or on 01934 517288.
Please note all prices shown on this site do not include VAT at 17.5%
Why not call for a chat - if we can help we will.
Contact us:
MACTRA MARINE
Unit 20, Worle Industrial Centre, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset,
England BS22 6BX
Tel: +44 (0) 1934 517288 Fax: +44 (0) 1934 520684 E-mail: info@mactrashop.co.uk
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