Cost Of A Marine Survey
Pre-purchase surveys include ONE round trip travel, (outside the Coastal Ga, north Florida area will be agreed upon on an individual basis) digital photography, sea-trial, in the water inspection, out of the water inspection, and a printed copy are included (a pdf file, via disc or electronically, will be provided if requested). Insurance surveys do not include a sea trial. Please check with your insurance carrier to see what portions of a survey is required but most accept and require an out of the water inspection only.
(Minimum charge 24-feet)
$12.50 - $21.00/ft depending on complexity & type.
Quotes given prior to survey.
(Minimum charge 24-feet)
$12.50 - $21.00/ft depending on complexity & type.
Quotes given prior to survey.
*Please call for price on larger vessels.
**Damage Surveys are to be discussed and quoted separately.
50% payment is customarily requested upon commencing the survey and the remaining balance upon completion.
Note – my fees are not contingent on the sale of the particular vessel surveyed. I provide data for you to decide whether or not to purchase the vessel.
**Damage Surveys are to be discussed and quoted separately.
50% payment is customarily requested upon commencing the survey and the remaining balance upon completion.
Note – my fees are not contingent on the sale of the particular vessel surveyed. I provide data for you to decide whether or not to purchase the vessel.
Normally a survey report will be electronically sent but an addition $5 charge for a printed, mailed copy.
Preparing For A Marine Survey
Time and additional expense can be saved by preparing the vessel for inspection and making her more accessible.
Arrange to present a clean, shipshape boat, and have all papers and miscellaneous gear ready. If applicable, you will need to make arrangements with the marina to haul the vessel for bottom inspection, and retain a captain for sea trials. Lockers and cabin areas should be cleared of all miscellaneous gear.
The surveyor should never be asked to prepare a boat for inspection. The surveyor may request minor dismantling of interior ceilings, headliners, flooring, etc. in order to gain access to the suspected areas. Random removal and examination of below-the-waterline fasteners on wood boats may be required. Any dismantling and re-installation of parts should be performed by qualified personnel and is the responsibility of the person ordering the survey.
Written authorization from the owner may be needed to board and/or to remove part of the vessel.
Once you retain the surveyor, he or she works only for you and reports to no one else. The surveyor is there to protect your interests.
Arrange to present a clean, shipshape boat, and have all papers and miscellaneous gear ready. If applicable, you will need to make arrangements with the marina to haul the vessel for bottom inspection, and retain a captain for sea trials. Lockers and cabin areas should be cleared of all miscellaneous gear.
The surveyor should never be asked to prepare a boat for inspection. The surveyor may request minor dismantling of interior ceilings, headliners, flooring, etc. in order to gain access to the suspected areas. Random removal and examination of below-the-waterline fasteners on wood boats may be required. Any dismantling and re-installation of parts should be performed by qualified personnel and is the responsibility of the person ordering the survey.
Written authorization from the owner may be needed to board and/or to remove part of the vessel.
Once you retain the surveyor, he or she works only for you and reports to no one else. The surveyor is there to protect your interests.
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