South Florida surveyor needed

[Fixer]

I am not sure if I am posting this in the correct spot.

I am looking for recommendations for a surveyor in the Tampa, FL, area to survey a 55 foot power boat with Caterpillar C-12 motors. The boat is located in Fort Myers.

I am considering hiring a separate surveyor for the engines since some of the C-12 motors appeared to have had aftercooler problems.

[svHyLyte]

Originally Posted by Fixer

I am not sure if I am posting this in the correct spot.

I am looking for recommendations for a surveyor in the Tampa, FL, area to survey a 55 foot power boat with Caterpillar C-12 motors. The boat is located in Fort Myers.

I am considering hiring a separate surveyor for the engines since some of the C-12 motors appeared to have had aftercooler problems.

Although it has been some time, we had very good service from:

Mike Davenport, AMS
P.O. Box 5486
Sarasota, FL 34277
Phone: 941-366-0888
Toll free: 800-417-0888
Fax: 941-955-5661
mike@safeguardmarine.com

[Fixer]

Thank you.

[Dulcesuenos]

Capt John Campbell has a great reputation and is in that area

[SV Bacchus]

Henry is extremely experienced and yet reasonable. He has given us good service and great advice in the past.

Henry Pickersgill

We were in Tampa and Henry was, of all places, in Brooksville at the time. He has since moved to the east coast but travels to the Gulf side of FL for surveys on a regular basis.

[DotDun]

I've had good luck with Steve Berlin

Independent Marine Surveyors Florida | Marine Surveyor Fort Myers | Florida Marine Surveyor | Independent Marine Surveyors Inc

[bvimatelot]

Neil MacLaren of Internationa lBluewater Marine is first class and in S.Florida.

intlbwmar@aol.com

[GBay]

I can second the recommendation of Steve Berlin in Ft Myers. I also highly recommend Jon Marquette of Jon Diesel LLC (941-780-1330) as engine/mechanical surveyor.

[DrDelmas]

Just used Henry Pickersgill services, I was happy with the service and the price.

[moseriw]

send mje the 1000 bucks and ask a good mechanic to give you an offer for service and some overhaul. Ask a rigger what has to be replaced ans find an electrician.

I think you will be sround 300 $ and when you write down carefully what they say you will have the best report of all.

[MarkOne]

Originally Posted by bvimatelot

Neil MacLaren of Internationa lBluewater Marine is first class and in S.Florida.

intlbwmar@aol.com

I echo this, very well looked after by Neil MacLaren

[gbmacca]

Hi

See you need a surveyor in South Florida.

Know this guy Simon Bridgewood at bridgy78@gmail.com

Only problem you may have -- is he is an Australian ---

So no ******** and you may have to buy him a beer!!

Cheers

Gbmacca

[Fixer]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Based on recommendations here and outside sources, I ended up hiring Steve Berlin and Dan Mattos. We are scheduled for survey in early August.

[Fixer]

Originally Posted by Fixer

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Based on recommendations here and outside sources, I ended up hiring Steve Berlin and Dan Mattos. We are scheduled for survey in early August.

Based on the survey (engine survey) I passed on the boat. It might be ok for another buyer, but it was not for me.

(To those who answered previously, Steve Berlin and Dan Mattos were great to work with.)

That being said, I have found a new boat and am seeking a Cummins surveyor to look at the 6BTA5.9M3 motors in the Fort Lauderdale area.

[Fixer]

I found a great Cummins surveyor and a great general surveyor - both out of Jacksonville.
PM me if you would like their contact information.