Marine Services

Yacht Condition & Valuation Marine Surveys - are most often done specifically for insurance purposes. This type of survey does not include a sea trial, or operational testing of all equipment and systems. Each insurance company has their own set of requirements as to what age/size vessel needs a survey, and what the report should include. This type of survey may be used for assisting with purchase decisions, insurance, financing, and estate or divorce settlements. 

Pre-Purchase Surveys - the information contained in "Yacht Condition & Valuation Marine Survey" above is not sufficient to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of the vessel however it can be one of the tools used when considering the purchase of a vessel.  We do not offer comprehensive pre-purchase surveys where testing of all the operational systems, and sea trials are performed.

Damage Surveys - are performed for insurance companies, vessel owners, and other vested entities. This type of survey may include accident investigation and determining the nature, cause, and extent of damage to a vessel. 

Moisture Readings - from moisture meters and percussive soundings are not definitive but are used to help a professional make informed judgment to the material’s moisture condition. Paint, anti-foul coatings, fouling, weather, core material, external & internal moisture, frozen sections, internal metal structures, and conductive materials such as salts, carbon, and metals can affect readings. 

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ABYC is driven by a voluntary group of technical experts including boat builders, technicians, engineers, boat and accessory manufacturers, surveyors and investigators, retailers and dealers, yacht brokers and designers, marinas, law firms, government agencies, boat owners, insurance companies, and more. As an independent consensus-based body, these industry experts work together to develop standards with the sole purpose of protecting the safety of the boating public.