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Bob Ptak,
AMS
Professional Michigan Marine Surveyor
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Yachts and Small Craft |
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Fully Accredited marine
surveyor with 8+ years experience specializing in Hull and Marine Systems Inspection of Yachts, and Small Craft
boats and a full range
of marine surveys including Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Damage claims and
Appraisals.
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Serving
all Boat Buyers, Sellers and Owners
as well as Insurance companies
for both Power and Sail Boats.
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Covering all of the West Michigan
shoreline and inland areas
from Benton
Harbor/St Joseph and north to Saugatuck, Holland, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Muskegon,
White Lake, Pentwater, Ludington/Manistee and elsewhere in west Michigan.
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Located
near Grand Rapids approximately 30 Miles from Holland, Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Muskegon
areas.
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Professional Survey Report
is normally completed and mailed (e-mail or US mail) the day following the
survey inspection. Reports are very thorough and
detailed including color photos and signature.
Reports are accepted by all Insurers and
financial institutions. |
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Survey
Report delivery - Most survey
reports are sent via e-mail as you get the report as soon as it is done
without the delay of the postal service. Other
delivery
options
are also available for delivery
of survey reports including rush Overnight delivery of hard copy if
necessary. If a hard copy is requested it can be personally delivered and reviewed (if within
local Grand Rapids area).
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Pre-Purchase and Insurance Condition and Value Surveys
- include Fair Market Value and Replacement Cost as well as color
photos of the vessel inside and out as well as problem areas. Reports are
typically 20-30 pages in length depending on the size and overall condition
of the vessel. All survey findings are summarized for easy reference and
prioritized based on importance. |
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Appraisal
Inspection Report - Determines Fair Market Value for
donating, selling, divorce or estate settlements.
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Damage and Insurance Claims
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Full details and reporting of damage claims for Insurance
companies. |
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Consulting Services-
Including verbal reports on vessel condition or consulting on specific
issues. |
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Power and Sail boats - All Sizes
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Fiberglass |
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Steel |
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Aluminum |
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Wood - Damage or Consultation only |
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Graduate of:
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Chapman School of Seamanship
Yacht and Small Craft Surveying |
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If you want a fully
accredited marine surveyor
with a professional
approach to surveying,
a very thorough inspection of the hull and all of your yachts systems,
a professional prepared report
that is personally reviewed
and a surveyor with a
professional demeanor
.......you have come to the right place!! |
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Experienced & Thorough |
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Honesty & Integrity |
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Independently Owned & Operated |
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Full Accreditation with SAMS and
ABYC |
Tip Of The Day
The Survey Tips of the day are provided based on actual past survey
findings. Each tip of the day should help you maintain your vessel in a manner
that is safe and in accordance with accepted marine practices and established
marine standards.
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