Tough Surveys Ltd was set up by John Tough in 2006 to provide pre-purchase boat surveys, condition surveys, insurance surveys and valuations. John works with boats constructed from wood, steel and glass fibre. John is London based but will travel UK-wide. John has worked in the marine industry since 1991, and has a Diploma in Yacht & Boatyard Management (Southampton Institute of Higher Education) and a Diploma in Small Craft Surveying (Lloyds Maritime Academy). John previously worked for the historic family boat build and repair business (Tough Brothers Ltd and Tough's Boatyard Ltd) for 15
Based on Monmouth Beach in Lyme Regis, the Boat Building Academy trains people of any age (over eighteen) to build, maintain and restore boats. The Academy's courses are all highly practical; a 38-week, full time Boat Building course which includes a City and Guilds Level 3 qualification, a 12 week, full-time Woodworking Skills course incorporating furniture design and making, and a programme of short courses, running from between two to five days which include Basic Woodworking, Wooden Boat Restoration, Traditional and Modern Wooden Boat Building, Sail Making, Rope Work and Renovation and
The survey of yachts and small craft for condition, pre-purchase and insurance. All types of craft and construction covered. Based in south west but will travel to all parts of UK and abroad. Full professional insurance cover.
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