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Melbourne
Marine Surveyor
Serving clients throughout the Southeast
What is a Marine Survey?
A Marine Survey is a comprehensive inspection of your vessel with the purpose to determine condition, value, and seaworthiness. The Marine Survey may be requested by your insurance provider or financial underwriters to help determine the vessel’s condition and valuation.
The Surveyor examines: Structural Integrity, Electrical Systems, Propulsion, Steering, Engine Performance, Fuel System, Navigation Equipment, Electronics, Sanitation, Safety Equipment and Cosmetics.
Why do I need a Marine Survey?
A Marine Surveyor determines if your boat meets safety criteria set forth by The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), Federal Code of Regulations (FCR), and National Fire Protection Association (NPA). The findings uncovered by a Marine Surveyor will determine the true value of the subject vessel and is often used as a negotiation tool.
How much does a Marine Survey cost?
Our rates depend on which Marine Survey service you require. The Pre Purchase Survey often pays for itself when expensive repairs are uncovered and opens the door for renewed negotiations with the seller. Rates listed below are for vessels up to 50 feet, and not older than 2010. Travel fees do not apply to the Melbourne area.
• Pre Purchase Survey: $22 - $26 per foot ($650 minimum)
• Insurance & Appraisal Survey: $18 - $22 per foot ($650 minimum)
• Consulting: $175/hour (2-hour minimum)
• Oil Analysis: $75/per sample
Melbourne Service Area
Melbourne Marine Survey
Before buying a boat it is important to know its condition and value with a Pre Purchase Survey. There could be additional costs in repairs and missing equipment as well as safety concerns which will be addressed in your Marine Survey report. We offer professional insight on the condition and value of your vessel. You will receive professional service from your first contact through completion of your inspection. We are available to our clients long after the inspection is complete. Clients often reach out to us for advice on repairs, broker recommendations or to survey their newest marine purchase. When you need a Marine Surveyor in Daytona Beach, put our experience, knowledge and education to work for you. If you need of a Marine Survey in Melbourne, contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Our Standards
We use standards set by The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) when evaluating the subject vessel. The Pre Purchase survey examines: Structural Integrity, Electrical Systems, Propulsion, Steering, Engine Performance, Fuel System, Navigation Equipment, Electronics, Sanitation, Safety Equipment and Cosmetics.
Pre Purchase Survey Process
It is recommended the vessel be hauled out (typically arranged and paid for by the buyer) for a bottom inspection of the hull, shafts, propellers, rudder, anodes, thru hulls and to identify blisters, delamination or moisture intrusion. After completing the bottom inspection a sea trial is often performed to record observations of the engine performance. We will also review vessel documentation, hull numbers, and service records when available. A current market value and replacement value of the vessel will be detailed in the survey report with market comparables listed for support. When possible, the Pre Purchase Marine Survey includes photos in the body of the report to highlight and support major findings. The Surveyor’s findings will fall into one of three categories. “A Findings” are safety related and typically cite a code or standard set by ABYC, NFPA or CFR. “A Findings” should be remedied before the boat is next underway. “B Findings” while important do not indicate and immediate safety concern, they typically note items that need to be monitored or eventually need repair. “C Findings” are observations of the surveyor, they relate to cosmetic defects of the vessel.
Melbourne Services
Pre Purchase • Insurance • Appraisal • Sea Trial • Consulting • Oil Analysis
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Areas of Florida We Serve
We conduct Marine Surveys in:
• St Augustine, Florida
• Palm Coast, Florida
• Daytona Beach, Florida
• New Smyrna Beach, Florida
• Merritt Island, Florida
• Cape Canaveral, Florida
• Cocoa Beach, Florida
• Melbourne, Florida
• Palm Bay, Florida
• Port St Lucie, Florida
• Stuart, Florida
• Jupiter, Florida
• West Palm Beach, Florida
• Lake Worth, Florida
• Boynton Beach, Florida
• Boca Raton, Florida
• Pompano Beach, Florida
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• St Petersburg, Florida
• St Pete Beach, Florida
• Bradenton, Florida
• Sarasota, Florida
• Fort Myers, Florida
• Cape Coral, Florida
• Naples, Florida
• Marco Island, Florida
AND... other select areas outside our primary coverage area. Contact us for more information.
