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Welcome Thinking
of becoming a Marine Surveyor and need help getting started! Click here
Thinking of Buying a
boat? ... Is your Insurance renewal due? Please
explore. I have included information on the types of services I provide,
answers to frequently asked questions, and links to organisations and
other helpful sites. I am a full time professional, working exclusively in
the Marine Survey field with no other conflicts of interest. I am also an
active Boat Safety Scheme Examiner.
The cost of my Marine Surveys
are very competitive, and are based on a price per foot. Go
to my contact
page and
provide me with the vessel or assignment particulars and I will
provide you with an online quote.
Go to my Marine Surveys
page to view the
different types of Surveys I can provide.
Principally serving The Norfolk Broads, East
Anglia, and the South East of England, I have 25 years of
experience in the maritime industry and am a Marine Surveyor
Associate of the IIMS (International Institute of Marine
Surveying). I will
give you an honest opinion of the condition of the boat surveyed, without
over-emphasising or manipulating the facts. I carry
full Professional Indemnity Insurance cover up to
£1000.000. I look forward to
working with you. My detailed and comprehensive Marine Survey Reports
are completed and in hand within thirty-six (36) hours.
A Sample Survey
Report: This may be the best indication of what to
expect from the person you are counting on to assess the value,
safety and suitability of the vessel in question. A professional survey
should result in a quality report. Please read over one of my sample
surveys, click the link below,
compare the detail and scope to others that you may have seen.
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How do I proceed when I have decided that I
would like to buy a boat?
The following format is usual
when purchasing a vessel.
Contract to Purchase - An offer is
made subject to survey and a deposit paid to the broker or vendor after
which the surveyor is instructed.
Contract with the Surveyor - The
purchaser should take personal responsibility for selecting and
instructing the surveyor. It is advisable to discuss fully with the
surveyor any particular concerns or special requirements that you may have
before the surveyor inspects the vessel.
The vessel must be out of the water
for a condition survey to be carried out. All boatyard and other costs in
connection with the survey are in addition to the surveyor’s fees and
expenses and are the responsibility of the purchaser.
The Inspection - The surveyor will
carry out his inspection of the vessel as presented and in this respect
the purchaser can assist the surveyor and help to procure a more complete
report by arranging the best possible access to the vessel.
The Survey Report - This will list the
defects found in the survey together with recommendations and suggestions
for repair and remedial work. The written report may be used to negotiate
final purchase arrangements. Survey reports issued by us are
recognised by leading insurers, marine finance companies and
banks.
Surveys & Reports
My surveys are conducted with
regards to addressing the type of survey requested & my clients
concerns. I also work to a strict code of conduct set down by the YBDSA,
(Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association). I believe that my
surveys & reports are unique by way of not only relying upon visual
inspections. I also apply a range of analysis techniques, when ever
possible, in order to support visual inspections. A visual inspection
alone is often not enough to satisfy peace of mind. I carry a range
of surveying aids such as; Marine moisture meters, Ultrasonic
equipment (for measuring thickness of materials), Ph test kits (helpful
for osmosis blister testing), Multi-meters, Digital camera, Calculation
tables, Leak detection fluids, U gauge (for tightness testing of LPG
systems), Colour dyes, Hydrometer, Antifreeze tester, Oil sample kits
& much more..... I also have the knowledge, experience & an
extensive data-base of vessels, in order to interpret results, value the
vessel in its present condition, and advise accordingly & report
accurately. I do more than just take a look & express an opinion.
I am also a qualified Boat
Safety Scheme Examiner and can issue Boat Safety Certificates,
this also allows me to inspect & test LP gas systems in addition to
the structural aspects of the vessel. I can also hire in a range of
equipment & in some cases field professionals to suit particular
requirements such as; CE proofing, Thermal imaging cameras & software,
Engine diagnostic tools & software. All reports are supported with
digital images where relevant & are presented in an easy to understand
format with additional guides for oil analysis, osmosis & other
technical data. Reports are available in many formats via email &
usually sent within 36 Hrs of the survey inspection by email with one hard
copy following via first post ASAP. Oil analysis takes 48Hrs as I send all
samples for full particle count analysis. (press the link at the bottom of
this page for more information on engine oil
tests).
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Why should I
have the vessel Surveyed?
Most insurance
companies and banks will require them on older vessels. They will need to
know her condition and fair market value in order to finance and/or
underwrite the vessel. Knowing her condition and fair market value before
you purchase can save you money. However, the most important reason to
survey your vessel is for the safety of the passengers and
crew.
If you buy without engaging a
Professional Marine Surveyor ...
- You lose an opportunity to
negotiate a final sales price on a used boat.
- You may be told
that you won't have insurance coverage or financing until a Report of
Survey is submitted to your lender or underwriter.
- You may find
yourself uncompensated when your finance or insurance company "requires"
that you respond to the findings and recommendations of a Marine
Survey.
Owners
Consider having your boat inspected every two
(2) years or the next time you plan to haul your boat for its annual
inspection. A Professional Marine Survey Inspection can be used as an
"Effective means to preserve your boats value." Each of the systems aboard
your boat will be examined, and evaluated for condition. Use these
findings and recommendations to effectively plan and prioritise what
should be repaired and when. All boats
need maintenance ... make sure that you plan maintenance items to be
timely, cost effective, and maximize the rate of Return On your
Investment.
Engine oil
tests
If you instruct Insight Marine Surveys
Ltd to carry out an oil analysis test on the vessels engine, it could
highlight potential engine and equipment problems before any serious
damage is done to the unit and provide added security to those purchasing
a vessel. Click
here for more information
I can also travel to
Europe. I can quote reasonable rates for just about any location
where the logistics and flight schedules allow me
to.
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