Marine Surveyor Information (MSI)
What you should know prior to hiring a marine
surveyor!
Those purchasing a boat for the first time have a lot of questions;
What is a marine survey?
Do I need a
marine survey?
What's the
difference between NAMS & SAMS?
Do marine surveyors have specific guidelines
to inspect by?
What should I expect
from a marine surveyor?
Many new boat buyers and long time boat owners alike
may not realize the necessity to obtain a marine survey. In fact, their
finance or insurance company more than likely will require it. A marine
survey conducted by a qualified surveyor can save the new owner a lot of
heartache and financial burden. The question then is how do you obtain the
best survey for the money. At between $10 - $18 a foot, this can get
expensive but well worth it IF the surveyor does his job correctly.
Marine
surveyors hold a great deal of responsibility when conducting surveys. We
count on them to have the expertise necessary to do what we pay them for.
How do you know if your getting your moneys worth? Or if your going to have to
turn around and spend hundreds or even thousands on your new pride and joy
immediately after buying it because the surveyor didn't do his job correctly.
Unfortunately, most don't find out for days, weeks, or even months later and it
is nearly impossible to hold these guys accountable for their stupidity or
negligence.
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Last modified:
12/16/07