SURVEY PREP / RATES

Preparing the vessel to make it more accessible can save time and

additional expense.

Owners, sellers, or their representatives (captain, broker, etc.) should make sure that the vessel is prepared for the survey with:

Compartments unlocked, stores and excess equipment removed, and maximum access to all areas of the vessel provided.
Winter covers and canvas must be removed prior to the arrival of the surveyor.

On vessels that are winterized or partially winterized, those affected systems cannot be fully tested or tested at all, such as the water system.

If the water system is to be tested then it must be un-winterized, and water added to the tank. Vessels out of the water cannot have the air conditioning checked because they are water-cooled and running on land will damage the system.
The batteries must be charged or replaced if needed prior to the survey!
There needs to be 120/240-volt electricity (shore power) available with the appropriate adapters already connected.
The boat should be reasonably clean if not washed.

For boats with unique or complicated systems, the owner, seller or agent should be present to answer questions and demonstrate operating procedures.

Machinery, belts, hoses, tanks, and piping will be visually inspected where normally accessible. No disassembly, sampling, destructive testing, chemical or physical analysis, compression or pressure testing or will be performed except by prior arrangement and with written permission of the owner of the vessel. Machinery and equipment may be inspected while operating only when the owner or owner's representative (captain, broker, etc.) is present to operate the machinery. Depending on conditions observed visually, further testing may be recommended. In cases where the condition of engines is critical, it would be recommended that a qualified marine mechanic (specific for the engine manufacturer) be engaged for a separate engine/mechanical survey.

For sailing vessel surveys:

Spars and rigging will be visually inspected as accessible from deck level, and sails will be inspected as found flaked or bagged unless other arrangements are made prior to the survey, such as someone to help fold sails.
If a rigging inspection is to be performed by going aloft in a bosun’s chair, this will only be done if there is a capable qualified person to handle the lines and winch as determined by the surveyor. Further inspection may be recommended and/or be requested by an insurance underwriter.
Canvas enclosures, bimini, dodgers, sail covers etc. must be installed and properly secured in order for those items to be inspected. An enclosure that is folded up in the cabin cannot be inspected.

Vessel Length & Price per foot

Up to 20'.......................................$450.00 Flat Rate

21' to 29'.......................................Rate starts @ $22/foot for vessels 2001 model yr. and newer.

30' to 39'.......................................Rate starts @ $24/foot for vessels 2001 model yr. and newer.

40' and up....................................Rate starts @ $26/foot for vessels 2001 model yr. and newer.

Catamaran up to 39'...................Rate is $30/foot.

Catamaran 40'and up.................Rate is $32/foot.

Engine Oil analysis......................$100/engine

For Vessels older than 2001, please call for Quote.

**Damage surveys are quoted by the hour at $150/Hr. with 3 hour minimum.

**Appraisal only surveys are $100/Hr.

**Rigging inspection quoted separately.

**Mechanical systems inspection quoted separately.

Travel more than 50 miles outside Newport News will be quoted at time of survey request.

For vessel relocation by land (Trailer) or waterway, we will provide a quote specific to your particular needs.