Types Of Surveys

Marine Surveying at TB Marine

Simply stated, never buy a boat without a survey. Despite how experienced a sailor you are or how many boats you have owned previously, purchasing a boat without the aid of a trained marine surveyor is asking for trouble. Captain Tim Brown has undergone years of highly technical education and training to receive internationally accredited certifications. His skills and experience will guarantee that you make the right purchase at the right price, saving you hours of headaches and potentially thousands of dollars.

TB Marine services of Stuart, FL, offers a variety of survey services to fit your budget and needs. Read about all of our different surveying and appraisal services for your next boat transaction. If you are looking at South Florida Marine Surveyors look no further.

Purchase Survey

The purchase survey is the most extensive of all inspections. It includes a comprehensive examination of the entire vessel and all of her mechanical and electrical systems. Hauling out is required in order to perform a detailed wet surface inspection where the underwater gear and hull integrity are checked. A sea trial is also required to determine the performance, handling, seakeeping and reliability of the vessel. The vessel will be put through a systematic set of trials in which careful observation of the machinery and systems will be performed in order to provide you with a professional opinion of the vessel in action.

All examinations are performed in a non-destructive manner. An official marine survey report based on the Standards set forth by The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, American Boat, and Yacht Council, National Fire Protection Association, and US Coast Guard requirements will be provided detailing Market value, Recommendations, Replacement costs, Comments on overall conditions of the vessel. This process can take anywhere from a few hours, for smaller vessels, to several days for larger boats and yachts, depending on the availability of haul-out and other desired services.

In cases where a haul-out or dry docking is not an option, a dive inspection of the wet surface areas can be performed. See marine survey Industry-standard required content per Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) www.marinesurvey.org.

Insurance Survey

In most cases, before insurance can be secured for your new vessel, the insurance provider will require proof of an insurance survey. This verifies for the insurance provider that the safety mechanisms and critical operational features of the vessel are up to standards and determines the overall seaworthiness of the vessel. These include a check of the hull, safety systems, and background check of the vessel to determined if prior damages has been incurred. This survey is sometimes referred to a “condition and value” survey. Based on the assessed condition of the vessel this survey may include recommendations on the insurability of the vessel.

Appraisal Survey

In terms of marine surveying, the appraisal surveys is used for financing, estate and divorce settlement, and donation of vessels to charities. Professional marine servers are recognized by the IRS, courts, banks and insurance companies as boat and yacht appraisers within their area of expertise. The focus too this survey is to determine fair market value based on the vessels systems and overall condition.

Safety And Compliance Survey

Registering you new vessel? Code requirement can be a daunting process for a new boat owner. TB marine services will complete a Compliance Checklist verifying your boat meets safety requirements, and that machinery installation and pollution prevention systems all meet code. In addition to code requirements a comprehensive safety inspection can be preformed to insure that all of the equipment, installations, and procedures on board are compliant with code. This comprehensive safety survey can also be used as a great marketing tool for commercial dive, fishing, and charter boats. Stand out among your competitors and show your customers that your vessels are safe and that their well-being is top priority.

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