SERVICES

What type of survey are you looking for?

Pre-purchase Survey

Condition and Value surveys, or C&V, are used to determine the fair market value of the vessel, usually required by insurance companies or financial institutions. Get the advice of a surveyor who knows the market price for your boat based on its current condition.

Engine / Oil Analysis

Condition and Value

A pre-purchase Survey is a type of C&V inspection used when purchasing used vessels, involving complete inspection of overall condition of the vessel, including hull, equipment, and engines. This may often include a sea worthiness trial to complete the inspection, after which the fair market value of the condition of the vessel will be determined.

Damage Inspection

A damage survey is often required by insurance companies after a loss has been incurred due to an accident or other event. Use a trusted source with experience determining the cost of repair for any damage to your vessel.

A pre-purchase survey can include an engine oil analysis. We withdraw a small quantity of oil from the engine(s) and send it to a testing lab. These results can take 2-3 days and there is a small additional fee for the analysis.

Preparing for your survey

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*Surveys must be paid in advance.

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If your boat is in the water, make arrangements with your marina to haul it out for a hull inspection.

If your boat is stored on land, the survey can be conducted at location.

*Any marina charges are the responsibility of the owner, not the surveyor.

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If you're buying a boat and it is in the water, it must be first removed from the water for inspection then put back in for a sea trial.

A skipper must be provided to conduct a sea trial. Your broker can help you with these arrangements.

This may incur additional charges not included in the cost of the survey.

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The physical inspection the vessel typically takes between 4-6 hours. A sea trial (if required) is hopefully done on the same day.