Marine Surveyor serving Eastern North Carolina marine surveying
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SERVICES
Types of Surveys
Pre-Purchase Survey
This is a comprehensive inspection, highly recommended prior to purchasing a vessel. Many insurance companies and lending institutions require a survey.
A pre-purchase survey includes:
- A structural integrity evaluation
- An out-of-water inspection
- A trial run
- A thorough assessment of the electrical systems, propulsion system, fuel system, machinery, and navigation
- Miscellaneous onboard systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics and overall maintenance.
Insurance Survey/Condition & Value
A condition and value survey (C&V) is performed to assure an insurance company the vessel is an acceptable risk and the structural integrity of the vessel is safe for its intended use. Most insurance companies require a survey on older boats and will want to know the vessel's Market Value.
Appraisal Inspection
An appraisal inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the Market Value of the vessel. It may be used for financing, estate settlements, donations, and legal cases.
Warranty Survey
You bought a new boat and the dealer gave you a 5 year hull warranty – pretty standard. Also pretty standard are the problems that arise the month after the warranty expires. A warranty survey completed a month or two before your warranty expires will provide you with a list of work the manufacturer will legally need to perform at no cost to you. Often manufacturer flaws won’t show up until it’s too late. A timely vessel survey is prudent and in your interest.
Cost
The cost of a marine survey varies based on the size and type of vessel, the complexity of its on-board systems, the location of the vessel, and the type of survey required. The best way to get an idea of cost is to email us for a free quote.
Older, larger vessels will cost more than a newer smaller ones because we’ll have to spend more time investigating potential issues with the older vessel.
Notice to cancel a scheduled survey must be received three days prior to the survey or the entire survey fee will be due and payable.
Please contact us for a FREE quote.
