A pre-purchase survey for inspecting structural condition of Temptation for hull, fin keel and rudder while on dry dock.

Name of vessel: | Temptation | Model: | Hanse 430e |
Year: | 2008 | Heads: | 2 |
Location: | Cardiff | Cabins: | 3 |
LOA: | 43′ 8″ (13.30m) | Berths: | 6 |
Beam: | 13′ 9″ (4.18m) | Keel: | Fin keel |
Draft: | 7′ 1″ (2.16m) | Engines: | 1 |

Further inspection afloat for deck, interior, engine, electronics with batteries, and general condition.


The sea trial was on the following Saturday with sunny weather, a light breeze at 17°C. The engine started promptly, setting the brand new main sail and gib. Temptation’s reaction on the wind was great and the rigg was correctly set.




The pre-purchase survey along with the sea trial demonstrated the vessel was of very good structural condition.