WHICH SERVICE DO YOU NEED?
Gulf of Maine Boat Surveyors can offer many custom tailored services.
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Surveys (pre-purchase, re-finance & insurance condition and value)
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Insurance damage claims
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Repair monitoring
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Maintenance reviews
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Expert witness testimony
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Guidance in special boating situations
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Refit, re-power, and repair consultation
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Consulting Services
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There are many circumstances when a survey may not be what you need. This is where the consulting part of our business may benefit a vessel owner. Gulf of Maine Boat Surveyors and Marine Consultants can tailor our services.
With our solid background in vessel operation, construction, and repair we can address issues and problems that surveying alone does not cover.
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Consulting services often include refitting, re-powering, or major systems repair. We will work with the builder or repair facility to schedule visits and inspections at crucial points in the process. We then report back to you, with recommendations that may be necessary and/or approve the work to proceed.
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Often folks will call requesting a survey for a donation, estate or other situation, when a valuation review is all they need. We will offer the services you need and no more and generally these requests are priced at a flat rate less than a complete survey. Call us with your situations.
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Each individual client has different needs and expectations for their vessel. Before a refit, purchase, or construction commission, we offer advice and direction. Let us help you make this process an enjoyable and educational experience—not a headache!
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For clients with insurance concerns, we offer damage appraisals and repair expense evaluations. We work closely with adjusters and claims representatives to properly assess the details of the damage claim and offer guidance to get your boat back on the water.
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Gulf of Maine Boat Surveyors and Marine Consultants can provide expert witness testimony in arbitration and litigation cases. Our unique combination of training and experience positions us to be a valuable asset.
SURVEY TYPES
Pre-Purchase Survey
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This type of survey is the most comprehensive type of inspection and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation should be examined, including all vessel systems, structural integrity, and overall maintenance. A sea trial should be considered to evaluate the engine and power train performance.
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Condition and Value Survey
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This survey is performed so the insurance company can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. Structural integrity, safety for intended use, and an appraisal of the fair market value are the considerations.
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Damage Survey
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This type of survey is usually ordered by an insurance company after damage has occurred to a vessel. The surveyor will assess the extent of damage and make determinations as to the cause and origin of damage.
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Drive By
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This survey is for those situations where a vessels' cost makes it prohibitive to perform a full prepurchase survey. When contracted for this type of survey, we will visit the vessel, check for general condition, and report, verbally, before a client makes the commitment to conduct a full survey.
ALL SURVEY REPORTS ARE PREPARED AND DELIVERED VIA E-MAIL IN 36 TO 48 HOURS AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE SURVEY/SEA TRIAL
GENERALLY IN LESS TIME
WE SURVEY BOATS BOTH IN THE NORTHEAST YEAR ROUND AND IN FLORIDA DURING THE MONTHS OF JANUARY THRU MARCH IN SOUTH FLORIDA
IF WE CANNOT ASSIST YOU IN YOUR BOAT VENTURE WE WILL HELP YOU IN FINDING ANOTHER SURVEYOR WHO IS SAMS ACCREDITED