Purchasing a boat is an exhilarating investment, but verifying that the vessel meets safety, performance, and value expectations is vital. This is where a Marine Surveyor comes in handy. We know how to conduct pre-purchase surveys and run Sea Trials, and we can prevent you from making a very expensive mistake and give you some peace of mind every day.
What is a Marine Surveyor?
A Marine Surveyor is a licensed individual with experience inspecting boats and ships to ensure that we will hold up structurally, and mechanically, and are seaworthy. Whether you’re buying a sailboat, yacht, or fishing boat, their knowledge is essential to detecting potential problems. A Marine Surveyor provides in-depth reports that pinpoint the areas that need to be fixed, giving you all the information you need before you purchase.
Why Do You Need Pre-Purchase Surveys?
A marine pre-purchase survey is an in-depth inspection of the boat, its condition, safety equipment, and compliance with maritime standards. The survey includes all the essential components of a boat: hull, deck, engine, electrical systems, and plumbing. If you are planning to buy a boat, having a pre-purchase survey done by an experienced Marine Surveyor tells whether the boat is worth the price or if any repairs or upgrades are needed.
This keeps you from getting hit with an unexpected repair bill or worse, safety issues. Purchasers save and make sound decisions through pre-acquisition, and acquisition surveys.
Sea Trials: Testing the Waters
An important step of the buying process is the Sea Trials. It is essentially a vessel test drive, executed on the water to assess said aquatics performance. As part of Sea Trials, the Marine Surveyor looks for things such as engine vibration, steering response, the operation of equipment aboard, etc.
This practical run shows you whether or not the boat can execute in everyday life, and confirms whether it lives up to your level of expectation. A pre-purchase survey and Sea Trials provide you with a complete picture of the vessel’s condition.
Trust the Experts
When Buying A Boat Trust A Professional With The Yacht Surveyors. (Their experienced Marine Surveyors also specialize in pre-purchase surveys and sea trials so you can ensure your investment is protected.)
With this series of posts, your boat purchase won’t be left up to chance, as you can make informed decisions with help from an expert!
