How much does a marine surveyor cost?

[Lukelona]

How much does it cost for a surveyor?
I want to get a set of professional eyes on my bayliner 1400.
They can check it over and tell me its safe right?
Im in virginia if that matters

 

[tpenfield]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

Plan on about $400 . . . usually the pricing is by the foot, with a minimum. Your boat probably would be at the minimum.

Yes, they will provide a detailed report on the boat's condition and any safety or regulation issues.

Go to the NAMS or SAMS web sites to look for certified surveyors in your area.

 

[Lukelona]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

If your concern is about safety take it to the local Coast Guard Auxiliary and they will do a safety inspection for free or a minimal charge ($10 or so). You may even meet some new friends in the process.

Once the boat is inspected and cleared you'll receive a sticker to put on the boat to let the coast guard or other water enforcement know you have had it inspected and that's always a plus and can be a real time saver.

Of course while there you can sign up for a safe boating course which is always a good idea.

This is more in my price range haha
Will they be able to detect rot inspect transom etc?

Is it ok to take the boat like it is now? or should i finish it then bring it?
(wouldnt make sense in case you have to do more work)

Im gonna take that course, like you said its always good idea. im sure ill learn a lot.

I think there may be one of them places near me. I see coast gaurd boats there and they are always doing drills and stuff right there in the river..

If anyone can help me locate one im in hampton roads virginia that would be great!

 

[Lukelona]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

Ok thank you for the idea..I'm gonna try to find one near me.
So far I've had no luck with quick google search

 

[MarkSee]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

Will they be able to detect rot inspect transom etc?
If anyone can help me locate one im in hampton roads virginia that would be great!

The better marine surveyors have equipment to test for moisture content and know where to "tap" the various spots on a hull to check for rot which is why they charge $10-13 per foot; at least around here in SoCal. They are also placing their reputation on the line again which is why you are paying them.

The C.G.A. around here have a checklist for "safety inspection items" and are not hull guys that could tell you whether you have rot or not; at least not in an official capacity.

You are smart to want a hull survey so spend the money.

When I did a google for: marine surveyors hampton virginia

I did get some results but I don't know if that is the same as Hampton Roads.

Mark

 

[Lukelona]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

Ya i researched the USCG & it said they basically check your safety equiptment and battery connections.? (strange)
They cant check for rot, (unless one of them happens to be a pro IBOATER lol)
Im gonna try to find a surveyor , thats as low cost as possible, in my area.
Ive heard about these "moisture meters", they can detect moisture even behind the fiberglass etc.

I just wanna ensure its safe to get by for a year or two at least. by then i can get my moneys worth and scrap the hull if needed.

 

[jestor68]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

I don't believe that a "safety" inspection is the same as a marine survey.

A "safety" inspection is not going to determine is the stringers and/or transom is weak. I doubt seriously if they would even detect any soft spots in a deck.

You should have had that done before buying; not after.

 

[Lukelona]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

I don't believe that a "safety" inspection is the same as a marine survey.

A "safety" inspection is not going to determine is the stringers and/or transom is weak. I doubt seriously if they would even detect any soft spots in a deck.

You should have had that done before buying; not after.

I know its not the same, thats what i meant by my last post, they are only checking for safety equiptment etc.
I need a marine surveyor, with a moisture meter, to come inspect it for me so in know everythings good beyond what ive seen.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

for a 14 foot boat you don't want to hire a surveyor; take it to a boat repair shop and pay them for an inspection. Post on tidalfish.com Virginia forum for our area, or call around. The good shops will be slammed busy now. Or call budget boats in Chesapeake since they deal in used boats. Whoever you call, you want to ask about the moisture meter test.

but if you already own the boat, i don't know that it's worth it. What are you going to do differently?

 

[Lukelona]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

i bought the boat already sight unseen for $350, i now have around $600 in it, I just am parinoid about rot i guess you could say.
I plan to take family and friends out on this boat this summer and wanna ensure its safe.

(Im nervous b.c of horror stories I.e outboards ripping off transoms, hulls cracking and sinking, etc)

Better safe then sorry, if i find it has severe stuctual issues that i have not found so far, i wont be using it before proper repairs are made

 

[NYBo]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

If your concern is about safety take it to the local Coast Guard Auxiliary and they will do a safety inspection for free or a minimal charge ($10 or so). You may even meet some new friends in the process.

A vessel safety check is always free. We are not permitted to charge, or even accept a tip. We also cannot give an official assessment of things like rot, unless it's really obvious and creates an obvious hazard (we would cite this under the general condition of the boat). But making a new friend is a distinct possibility!

 

[Lukelona]

Re: How much does a marine surveyor cost?

Ok Thanks alot, im gonna call some places tommorrow to price a inspection ... ill let yall know if/what i find.