Accredited Marine Surveyor You Can Trust – Certified & Accredited Expertise
Hire an accredited marine surveyor who is a member of The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (AMS #1105) SAMS.
James Ledenbach Superior Surveyor
Comprehensive Marine Inspection & Fair Market Value Assessment by an Accredited Marine Surveyor
Getting a certified marine survey is really important before you buy a boat. It gives you an honest look at its condition and value, helping you steer clear of expensive repairs and safety problems later on. This is super crucial for used boats, but it can also help with new ones too.
EXPERIENCE over 30 years of experience in pleasure boat renovation, repair, maintenance, and bareboat chartering, Jim has spent 16 years surveying boats located on the western end of Lake Superior and in Southern Florida.
KNOWLEDGEABLE familiar with all forms of hull construction and marine system components, and the standards and regulations that provide for safe boating. Jim will provide detailed evaluations of your boat whether it is a traditional wooden boat, fiberglass, aluminum or steel.
MEMBER of The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) surveys are based on United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, American Boat & Yacht Council recommendations, NFPA Standards, and years of practical experience.
Pre-purchase Survey
Condition and Value surveys (C&V) are used to determine the fair market value of a vessel, usually required by insurance companies or financial institutions. An accredited marine surveyor can help to expose problem areas or reassure your purchase meets expectations.
Engine / Oil Analysis
Oil analysis is a quick way to gauge the health of an engine by looking at what’s in the oil, standard analysis is all that’s needed. We withdraw a small quantity of oil from a warmed engine(s) and send it to the testing lab. The oil sample tests show metal, minerals, oil viscosity, presense of fuel etc. These results can take 2-6 days via email.
NOTE: If the vessel has high engine hours, it is recommended to do an oil sample prior to the survey.
Condition and Value
A pre-purchase survey is a type of condition and value inspection conducted when buying used vessels. It involves a thorough examination of the vessel’s overall condition, including the hull, equipment, and engines. This process often includes a sea trial to complete the inspection, after which the fair market value of the vessel’s condition will be assessed.
Damage Inspection
A damage marine survey is frequently necessary for insurance companies after a loss occurs due to an accident or other incident. It is prudent to utilize a reliable, accredited marine surveyor, with expertise in assessing the repair costs for any damage to your vessel and be presented with a fair and accurate value report.
What You Need to Know Before Your Accredited Marine Surveyor Starts the Inspection.
If your boat is in the water, make arrangements with your marina to haul it out for a hull inspection. If your boat is stored on land, the survey can be conducted at location. Any marina charges are the responsibility of the owner, not the surveyor.
If you’re buying a boat and it is in the water, it must be first removed from the water for inspection then put back in for a test run sea trial. A skipper must be provided to conduct a sea trial. Your broker can help you with these arrangements.
The physical inspection of the vessel typically takes between 4 to 6 hours, with a sea trial (if required) usually conducted on the same day. The survey will be carried out first, followed by the sea trial.
Jim strives to provide a written accredited marine survey within 48 hours of the inspection.
The marine survey will be sent to you in a Adobe PDF format via email.
Need help?
Contact Lance at Boat Repair and Maintenance to go over your certified marine survey needs and we'll schedule your appointment with Jim.
763-234-8008 or lance@comoltd.com
boatrepairandmaintenance.com
ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYOR
North Fort Myers FL and Duluth MN
