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David Pestridge

David Pestridge

Surveyor, Blogger and YouTuber at White Hat Marine Surveying - Helping People Understand Boats Better. David is a highly experienced and independent boat surveyor in Devon, UK and has been surveying yachts, motor boats, narrowboats and barges since 2008.

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It Never Rains, But It Pours
Nov 14, 2025

It Never Rains, But It Pours

Britain's Goldilocks Weather Is Changing

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
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What Has The Boat Safety Scheme Ever Done For Us?
Oct 31, 2025

What Has The Boat Safety Scheme Ever Done For Us?

Common defects found on narrowboats all Boaters can relate to.

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
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"How Thick Do You Have To Be?"
Sep 26, 2025

"How Thick Do You Have To Be?"

What Is An Acceptable Minimum Thickness?

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
Fossil Fuels On Boats
Jun 25, 2025

Fossil Fuels On Boats

A recipe for disaster?

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
Challenges Are Opportunities In Disguise
May 20, 2025

Challenges Are Opportunities In Disguise

"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you".

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
No One Saw That Coming
Apr 10, 2025

No One Saw That Coming

Why looking out of the window is critical

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
Looking Forward To 2025
Jan 20, 2025

Looking Forward To 2025

Boat Chat looks ahead to what's coming this year

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
Boat Chat's 2024 Reflections
Dec 19, 2024

Boat Chat's 2024 Reflections

How does 2024 look in the rear view mirror?

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
2024 Crick Boat Show
Jun 07, 2024

2024 Crick Boat Show

What were the best bits at Crick 2024?

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
Boat Chat 16
Apr 09, 2024

Boat Chat 16

Useless Unless Worn

David Pestridge
David Pestridge
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