Marine Hull & Boat Valuations

There are multiple reasons why you may need a boat appraised, the most common reasons are requested by Insurance Companies, Finance Companies and Legal Firms. There are Three different types of valuations: Digital or Desktop Valuation: Most of the information, specifications and detailed images are provided by the client. If these are ... More

Marine Insurance Risk Checklist

This insurance risk evaluation checklist is a guide only and only includes common items, as such the list may be limited. This list can be used for both power boat, motor cruisers and sailboat/yachts. Inspection of the below areas or components are required only if fitted to the relevant vessel. The vessel should be presented in a clean ... More

Is A Survey Required For Boat Insurance?

Have you recently purchased a boat and wondering whether an insurance survey by a marine surveyor is required, the answer is both Yes and No, their are many variables to consider which include the age, condition, usage and storage of the vessel, theses are some of the  determining factors as to whether an insurance survey may be requested by ... More

Top 5 Tips for Selecting a Marine Surveyor

As an accredited marine surveyor with a boat buildering/shipwright background with more than 17 years’ experience in the marine industry I do not profess to be an expert on all aspects of every vessel, nor would any marine surveyor say otherwise with a straight face. A marine surveyor is someone with a broad knowledge of marine craft who ... More

Insurance Risk Surveys and Evaluations

Marine insurers are increasingly requesting boat owners to provide an insurance survey or insurance risk evaluation. In this article, we will provide you with some important information on why insurers are requesting these reports and what this may mean for you and your boat. Insurance Survey Types There are three common types of insurance ... More

All About Pre-Purchase Surveys | Do I Need One?

What Is a Pre-Purchase Boat Survey? Pre-purchase surveys are the general standard for determining the condition of a vessel, craft or boat. The survey and inspection process is conducted by a Marine Surveyor before the purchase of the vessel. A report is then prepared for the buyer detailing the condition of the vessel along with a list of ... More

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