Ben Sutcliffe-Davies

Ben Sutcliffe-Davies is a marine surveyor and a full member of the Yacht Brokers, Designers & Surveyor Association (YDSA). He has also trained as a boatbuilder and has worked in the marine industry for over 35 years.

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Where is the best place to tune your sailboat rigging? Credit: Colin Work

Sailboat rigging: What is the best way to tune it?

March 8, 2022

Is it best to tune your sailboat rigging on the hard or back on the water? Marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies answers readers' questions

A woman looking at an oven onboard a yacht

Marine gas safety: checks for peace of mind on board

February 5, 2022

Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies shares the simple checks you should do on board to make sure your gas installation is safe

Boat ventilation is essential if you plan to stay onboard a yacht, especially in winter when heaters are in use

The importance of boat ventilation

November 12, 2021

Proper boat ventilation and a decent carbon monoxide alarm are essential for any yacht with accommodation, says Ben Sutcliffe-Davies

It goes without saying that keel fastenings should be checked in the event of a grounding

Checking keel fastenings: what to look for

August 10, 2021

Ben Sutcliffe-Davies talks through why it is important to both think about and take good care of your keel fastenings

Seacock misconceptions busted

July 5, 2021

After discovering a range of popular misconceptions online, Ben Sutcliffe-Davies explains the importance of fully understanding your seacocks and whether they are fit for purpose