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Why Should One Use Marine Surveys South Eastern Ontario Professionals

By Mark Howard


One reason for having a boat surveyed is prior to a purchase. Another reason could be for insurance purposes. By having a pre purchase survey you will be able to obtain an independent report on exactly what you are purchasing. The Marine Surveys South Eastern Ontario report will list any defects that are found on the vessel and where appropriate contain recommendations for suggested remedial work.

Usually, a boat survey is done when a party is interested in buying a vessel, and they would like a peace of mind before spending the large capital required to buy a boat. This type of survey will give you just that, ensuring you know the condition of the boat, what repairs may be needed, maintenance and seaworthiness.

I looked at a sports boat that had been made by a major British manufacturer and my surveyor found that the boat had been damaged and not properly repaired. Indeed the hull was soaking wet through but without a moisture meter I could not tell that. He could and was able to identify where the boat had been holed perhaps by being dropped on a stanchion.

While there exist many societies and surveyors out there that can perform these surveys, it's important to find the right surveyor. You need to look for one with experience and one registered with the professional organizations that represent surveyors, like the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) or The Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA).

Therefore, finding a good dealer for the same will help you in your quest for finding the best ship for your business. These sites often post the ships with photographs and additional details attached to them. With the help of a performance report, you can easily evaluate the true worth of that ship and make a deal, which is in your favor.

Some years ago a motor cruiser then known as "Ocean Spirit" had an incident when a propeller hit something in the water off the south coast of England. This resulted in displacing the P bracket of the propeller which then started to chip away at the glass fibre bottom of the vessel. It was rebuilt in Brighton marina but the total costs were probably more than a replacement vessel.

All survey reports will usually contain a disclaimer clause which restricts the use of the report to the client who commissioned the report. This does make sense because if one had bought a boat last year with a survey and then sold the boat a year later the new buyer can not rely on my surveyors report. For one thing, time has moved on, so now it is out of date. Anything could have happened in the time period.

Insurance companies customarily will not accept surveys done by persons directly affiliated with boatyards, marinas or yacht brokers due to potential conflicts of interest. Also, surveys done by insurance company personnel are not acceptable since they are not professional marine surveyors.




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