Why a professional survey?

There are many reasons why a buyer or boat owner will benefit from a professional survey. A recreational vessel is a major financial commitment. Even an experienced boater is unlikely to have the training, experience and time to conduct a detailed inspection of a vessel and its systems. Problems revealed in the course of a survey may go unnoticed until a failure occurs resulting in unforeseen repair costs, lost use and possibly physical injury.

Discovery of such problems in a pre-purchase survey help the buyer decide whether to proceed with the purchase, negotiate a more equitable price, or look elsewhere.

In addition to the buyer’s or owner’s own information, surveys are frequently required by financial institutions and insurance companies before they decide whether to provide funding or coverage. The written report provided by the surveyor gives the buyer a detailed “punch list” of prioritized items to be addressed either immediately or over time.