MARINE SURVEY SERVICES
PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS
This detailed and comprehensive survey examines everything from cosmetic appearance, structural integrity, out of water inspection, trial runs, and navigation to electrical, fuel systems, propulsion, and all other onboard systems to ensure a confident buying experience. The goal of this survey is to provide the buyer with a condition and valuation to make a decision on the purchase. The insurance and finance companies will also require a copy of this type of survey.
INSURANCE SURVEYS
The insurance condition and value survey focuses on those items (largely structural integrity and safety for intended use) which are most likely to lead to or mitigate insurance claims in order to determine if the vessel is an acceptable risk. Most insurance companies will require a survey at vessel purchase when changing ownership, every 3-5 years on basis of the boat’s age. Boats older than 20 years are able to get insurance but it is a more thorough process and a survey with valuation will be required.
DAMAGE SURVEYS
Evaluation of damage along with recommendation and cost evaluation of possible repair solutions. Damage surveys allow the underwriters to determine the nature, cause and extent of the damage and allow for repair estimates from qualified repair facilities.
New Boater Orientation Training
New boat owners who do not have prior experience need training in boat handling, anchoring, mooring, electronic charting, and preventive maintenance, just to name a few things. Scott and his wife Teri have years of cruising experience on their Kadey Krogen “Miller Time” and enjoy working with couples new to boating or doing refresher courses for those with experience. Training takes place over a two to three-day period and provides boat owners with both book knowledge and hands-on training. Couples will feel more confident and knowledgeable through practice and repetition once the training is complete.