How To Choose a Marine Surveyor ?
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What Type of Survey Do You Need ?
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How Should You Prepare for a Marine Survey ?
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My qualifications, and why I should be YOUR Surveyor.
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Useful Marine Survey Related Sites
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HARBOR’S
EDGE
Tod Felhaber
Phone/Fax: 651-770-8500
Cell: 651-260-3268
Email: tfelhaber@aol.com
What
Type of Survey Do You Need?
Marine
Surveys are performed for a number of reasons,
and the procedures for each vary to best suit your needs:
Pre-Purchase
Survey
This is the most comprehensive type of inspection, and is strongly
advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. Condition and overall operation of
the vessel should be examined. This covers structural integrity, electrical
systems, the propulsion system, the fuel system, other machinery, navigation
equipment, miscellaneous on-board systems, cosmetic appearance, electronics, and
overall maintenance as well as an out-of-water inspection and a sea trial.
Insurance
Survey
This inspection is performed so that the insurance company can determine
whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. They are interested in
structural integrity and safety for its intended use. Most insurance companies
require a survey on older boats. They will also want to know the vessel's fair
market value.
Appraisal
Inspection
This inspection is performed to gather enough information to justify or
determine the fair market value of the vessel. This is normally needed for
financing, estate settlements, donations and legal cases.
This is performed to assess the extent of damage, recommend repairs, estimate repair cost, and if requested, possible cause.
QUALITY SURVEYS, PUTTING MY CUSTOMERS FIRST, ALWAYS.