 | Pre-Purchase Condition & Value Surveys (See
Survey Types for description and what is included.)
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| Insurance Condition & Value Surveys
(See Survey Types for description and what is
included.)
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| Yacht Appraisal Inspection & Report
(See Survey Types for description and what is
included.)
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| Damage Surveys (See
Survey Types for description and what is included)
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| Oil Analysis An optional Oil
analysis can be very beneficial in determining the internal condition of
engines and transmissions and saving the expense of hiring an engine
surveyor. It is also a great idea to establish a baseline analysis for
used boats to measure future oil analysis against. A small sample of
warm oil is extracted and sent to a lab where a spectrometer analysis of
all contaminants is conducted. The oil analysis report can identify
internal problems and is much less expensive than hiring an engine
surveyor. The report is usually ready within a few days of obtaining the
sample and can be shared with an engine surveyor or mechanic to
determine necessary repair costs. NOTE: The oil cannot be fresh oil and
it is preferred to know the type of oil and the number of hours used
when taking a sample.
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| Sea Trial A Sea Trial is
highly recommended for pre-purchase surveys especially for power boats
or large sailing vessels. The sea trial will demonstrate
the handling characteristics of the vessel as well as provide valuable
information regarding the vessels operating systems, engines, cooling
systems, transmissions, vibration, steering, instrument operation as
well as direct observation of oil, coolant or water leaks. Vessels are operated at various speeds while readings and observations
are made by the surveyor. The sea trial usually takes about 1
hour to complete. The sea trial report of all findings is included
with the survey report or if the sea trial was done later, an amendment
is prepared for attaching to the survey following the sea trial. NOTE: The surveyor DOES NOT operate the
vessel. The seller or broker must provide a captain to pilot the
vessel for a sea trial.
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| Consulting Services Surveyor
consulting services are provided on a hourly cost basis. Sometimes
prospective buyers ask a surveyor to "walk thru" a vessel
with them without a formal report to get an objective opinion of a
vessel or a specific component or to inspect a previous previous
repair or components of a vessel before deciding to purchase.
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| Survey Report Options - Any way you
choose!! Condition
and Value Surveys are frequently 20 to 30 pages in length and
include numerous color photos of the vessel as well as
discrepancies sighted. The completed survey report is
ready within one or two business days following
the physical inspection under normal circumstances. We are
proud to offer multiple delivery options for your finished survey. |
| SOFT COPY OPTIONS (E-MAIL or FAX): 1.
E-Mail/Internet
copy - This is the most popular and quickest method to
receive your survey. The survey report can be saved on your computer,
forwarded from your computer to most insurance companies and/or if
necessary printed out for your records. An E-Mail is sent to you with
your survey report file in PDF file format. (Requires use of Adobe
Acrobat reader which can be downloaded at no cost). 2. Advance FAX copy
- An advance Fax copy of the survey report can be sent but does NOT
include the color report photos
(pictures do not FAX well). |
| HARD COPY OPTIONS: (EXTRA
CHARGES APPLY) 1.
Delivered Hard copy - For clients
in the local Grand Rapids area, the report can be personally delivered
and reviewed. The survey report with photos is printed and
professionally bound. 2. Mailed copy -
Copies of the survey report with photos are printed, professionally
bound and sent First Class or Priority Mail. US mail delivery can take
two or more days. Report findings can be reviewed over the phone
before mailing. 3. Overnight
Mailed copy - Copies of the survey report with photos are
printed, professionally bound and sent via Fed Ex or Express Mail.
Report findings can be reviewed over the phone before mailing. 4. Extra Hard copies
- Additional copies are sometimes requested to be mailed directly to
an insured's insurance company or requested for ones personal records. If an additional printed and professionally bound copy is requested, there is a
nominal $25 charge for each additional copy to cover the
administrative costs involved. |
