Marine Inspection / Survey
Marine Inspection / Survey
Hey, I am looking at a used Mac, and I think the bank is going tell me to have it inspected or a survey. what can I expect to pay for this?
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IT will depend on your area of course, but here is some guidance from Hathaway in Maine
Ive heard 350 USD as ballpark for a Mac
Marine Survey Pricing
We offer competitive prices and use a simple pricing system with no add-ons or extra fees.
Most surveyors quote their prices on a dollar/foot of boat length basis. This sounds simple, and it would be simple if all boats were the same. Unfortunately they are not and the actual survey price becomes a matter of judgement and varies somewhat from boat to boat.
A 30' twin screw cabin cruiser, loaded with electronics and accessories, will take much longer to evaluate than a 30', lightly equipped, sailboat. Inboard powered vessels require more investigation time than outboard types due to the presence of the exhaust system, shaft log, fuel tank, hull penetrations, etc.
In general, pre-purchase surveys range from $16.00 to $22.00 per foot of overall length while the less involved insurance survey will cost between $14.00 and $18.00 per foot.
Note: With all older boats, we spend the first hour or so investigating certain aspects of the boat that could adversely affect its insurability and/or its fair market value. If serious problems/conditions are apparent, we will stop work and contact you by telephone or email. You then will have the option of having us continue or end the survey. If you choose to end the survey, you will be billed a flat fee of $200.00 USD + agreed to expenses.
Call us for a quote and we'll give you a "not-to-exceed" price and not merely a cost-per-foot rate. There will be no hidden after-charges. If you're price comparing, make sure that you ask each surveyor, "How much do I write the check for?"
Ive heard 350 USD as ballpark for a Mac
Marine Survey Pricing
We offer competitive prices and use a simple pricing system with no add-ons or extra fees.
Most surveyors quote their prices on a dollar/foot of boat length basis. This sounds simple, and it would be simple if all boats were the same. Unfortunately they are not and the actual survey price becomes a matter of judgement and varies somewhat from boat to boat.
A 30' twin screw cabin cruiser, loaded with electronics and accessories, will take much longer to evaluate than a 30', lightly equipped, sailboat. Inboard powered vessels require more investigation time than outboard types due to the presence of the exhaust system, shaft log, fuel tank, hull penetrations, etc.
In general, pre-purchase surveys range from $16.00 to $22.00 per foot of overall length while the less involved insurance survey will cost between $14.00 and $18.00 per foot.
Note: With all older boats, we spend the first hour or so investigating certain aspects of the boat that could adversely affect its insurability and/or its fair market value. If serious problems/conditions are apparent, we will stop work and contact you by telephone or email. You then will have the option of having us continue or end the survey. If you choose to end the survey, you will be billed a flat fee of $200.00 USD + agreed to expenses.
Call us for a quote and we'll give you a "not-to-exceed" price and not merely a cost-per-foot rate. There will be no hidden after-charges. If you're price comparing, make sure that you ask each surveyor, "How much do I write the check for?"
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Heres some more info on surveys
go this page and look around, theres info on what they do and how they do it.
Then when you do hire a surveyor you'll be able to ask informed questions.
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/
go this page and look around, theres info on what they do and how they do it.
Then when you do hire a surveyor you'll be able to ask informed questions.
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/
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NiceAft
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Pages 8 & 9 of the April 2008 SEAWORTHY magazine has an article titled Buying a Used Boat? Some Thoughts on Hiring a Good marine Surveyor
It is an excellent article. There are headings of Finding a Good Surveyor, What's covered on a Survey?, and Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Surveyor.
If your not a member of BOATUS, someone who is should be able to get you the article.
Ray
It is an excellent article. There are headings of Finding a Good Surveyor, What's covered on a Survey?, and Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Surveyor.
If your not a member of BOATUS, someone who is should be able to get you the article.
Ray
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argonaut
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The price sounds in the ballpark to me.
Three years ago I had mine surveyed before purchase, not because the bank required it, but because I didn't trust my boat knowledge enough. As it turns out, a trip out on the boat with the owner probably would have been more useful. I found out the hull was sound, 2 shrouds showed signs of rust, the sails were in good condition and safety equipment was adequate.
Traditional marine surveys will focus on things that boats that stay in the water can have...blisters, moisture problems, bad rigging, wiring, plumbing, etc. He will look for a sound hull and deck and rate the functionality of it's various controls and amenities . My guy was a sailboat specialist hence, kind of inexperienced in the outboard department. Bad for me as my motor had serious issues that resurfaced later. So you should get a surveyor versed in outboards as the motor is a significant part of your package cost. The hull sounding was reassuring I guess.
Essentially the Mac is a very simply constructed boat that can't hide a lot of secrets, unlike a keelboat where maybe the keel's been damaged or it has an inboard diesel, fuel and water tanks, etc. You want those pulled out of the water for inspection, and you want them in the water for a seatrial.
My surveyor was a little shocked to discover a centerboard trailerboat with a simple speakerwire electrical system and plastic jugs for water. Me, I like simple. If it has lived it's life on a trailer and the motor is sound everything else is noise IMHO.
Three years ago I had mine surveyed before purchase, not because the bank required it, but because I didn't trust my boat knowledge enough. As it turns out, a trip out on the boat with the owner probably would have been more useful. I found out the hull was sound, 2 shrouds showed signs of rust, the sails were in good condition and safety equipment was adequate.
Traditional marine surveys will focus on things that boats that stay in the water can have...blisters, moisture problems, bad rigging, wiring, plumbing, etc. He will look for a sound hull and deck and rate the functionality of it's various controls and amenities . My guy was a sailboat specialist hence, kind of inexperienced in the outboard department. Bad for me as my motor had serious issues that resurfaced later. So you should get a surveyor versed in outboards as the motor is a significant part of your package cost. The hull sounding was reassuring I guess.
Essentially the Mac is a very simply constructed boat that can't hide a lot of secrets, unlike a keelboat where maybe the keel's been damaged or it has an inboard diesel, fuel and water tanks, etc. You want those pulled out of the water for inspection, and you want them in the water for a seatrial.
My surveyor was a little shocked to discover a centerboard trailerboat with a simple speakerwire electrical system and plastic jugs for water. Me, I like simple. If it has lived it's life on a trailer and the motor is sound everything else is noise IMHO.