| Services |
| Reasons for a marine survey |
If you are a vessel buyer you need to know the condition of the vessel and the fair market value.
Your insurance company will want to know the condition of the vessel for underwriting purposes.
If you are going to finance a vessel, your bank will want to know pertinent information on it.
You will feel better about taking out your crew and guests on a vessel that complies with the various
safety regulations.
Your insurance company will want to know the condition of the vessel for underwriting purposes.
If you are going to finance a vessel, your bank will want to know pertinent information on it.
You will feel better about taking out your crew and guests on a vessel that complies with the various
safety regulations.
| Survey Cost and Scope of Service |
Cost depends on a variety of factors. It will depend on the size of the vessel, vessel age, material
of construction, quantity of machinery, amount of electronics and navigational equipment. Is the
survey conducted dockside in the water or is the vessel on blocks in a boatyard? The distance the
surveyor has to travel is also a consideration.
of construction, quantity of machinery, amount of electronics and navigational equipment. Is the
survey conducted dockside in the water or is the vessel on blocks in a boatyard? The distance the
surveyor has to travel is also a consideration.
| Per-purchase Survey Most Comprehensive |
This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or
used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural
integrity, electrical , propulsion and fuel systems, other machinery, navigation equipment,
miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics and overall maintenance as well as
an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.
used vessel. Condition and overall operation of the vessel should be examined. This covers structural
integrity, electrical , propulsion and fuel systems, other machinery, navigation equipment,
miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics and overall maintenance as well as
an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.
| Insurance Survey Risk Evaluation |
This inspection is performed so that the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel
is an acceptable risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for it's intended use.
Most insurance companies require a survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's
fair market value.
is an acceptable risk. They are interested in structural integrity and safety for it's intended use.
Most insurance companies require a survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's
fair market value.
| Appraisal Inspection Value Information |
This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or determine the fair market
value of the vessel. This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal
cases.
value of the vessel. This is normally needed for financing, estate settlements, donations and legal
cases.
| *Basic Condition and Valuation Survey - Costs |
| SURVEY COSTS AS OF 01-01-2008 |
| * Basic Survey Priced per foot (boat length as listed in the ABOS marine blue book) includes: Fax Service for Report - 2 included - $10.00 for each additional fax. *Two Day Priority Mail Service Included in Price. *Pictures from survey on CD Rom included in Price. *Travel within 20 miles of Stafford Virginia included in price, outside of area $25.00 and Up depending on vessel location. ~~~~~ |
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All Vessels up to 50' - $14.00 per foot.
Vessels over 50' CALL FOR PRICING.
Re-Finance or insurance renewals $12.00 per foot (All boats)
Sea Trials $85.00
NEW: ON WATER TRAINING OR CRUISES ON OUR VESSEL $125.00-$150.00 PER HOUR.
*The Condition and Valuation survey consists of checking the hull internally and externally,
external engine and drive system condition and components, electrical systems and wiring,
mechanical systems, general condition of vessel and fair market value.
We do not perform damage surveys at this time.
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All Vessels up to 50' - $14.00 per foot.
Vessels over 50' CALL FOR PRICING.
Re-Finance or insurance renewals $12.00 per foot (All boats)
Sea Trials $85.00
NEW: ON WATER TRAINING OR CRUISES ON OUR VESSEL $125.00-$150.00 PER HOUR.
*The Condition and Valuation survey consists of checking the hull internally and externally,
external engine and drive system condition and components, electrical systems and wiring,
mechanical systems, general condition of vessel and fair market value.
We do not perform damage surveys at this time.
If you would like to add your link to our website please e-mail the webmaster
| MINIMUM SURVEY PRICE: $275.00 |