Recommendations Marine Surveyor in Oriental, NC

jobran · 08-08-2007, 14:23

Hi I am in the initial process of buying a boat that is in Oriental , NC. I am looking for some recommendations on a good marine surveyor and also engine surveyor in the that area.

Thank you for any and all help!!!!

speedoo · 08-08-2007, 16:04

Whatever you do, remember that you are hiring someone to look after your interest in this boat. So look for recommendations from independent sources, NOT the seller or broker.

My guess is that there are people in Oriental who know who the most thorough surveyors are, and who to stay away from. If you are financing the boat, ask them. Ask your insurer. Ask around the local boatyards.

Make sure you know what a surveyor is supposed to do, then go through the names recommended, and interview them. The fees will be pretty much the same (probably up to $15/ft., including a sea trial), and any good surveyor should also be able to check out the engine.

If you can find a surveyor who is familiar with the type of boat and engine, all the better.

Get a copy of Don Casey's "Inspecting the Aging Sailboat" and use it to inspect the boat yourself, and then (assuming it passes inspection) use the knowledge from that book to manage your surveyor. Make sure the surveyor checks everything out.

**GordMay** · 09-08-2007, 05:36

SAMS - The Society Of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.®
The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.® - (SAMS®)

NAMS - The National Association of Marine Surveyors
The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)

JusDreaming · 09-08-2007, 07:31

Boat Surveying - Charleston, South Carolina is Neil Haynes, a VERY good surveyor. He is very knowledgeable and thorough

Sunspot Baby · 09-08-2007, 09:15

Corey McMahon at Trident Marine Services 252.728.9958 or Eberele Marine Surveys 252.633.4280.

Both have good reputations and are widely used and certified. Corey just surveyed my rigging and was very thorough. I was most pleased.

George

jobran · 09-08-2007, 14:08

Thanks guiys you are great! I got something set up som we are moving forward.

Thanks for the help and advice!!
jon

08-08-2007, 14:23	#1
jobran Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14	Recommendations Marine Surveyor in Oriental, NC Hi I am in the initial process of buying a boat that is in Oriental , NC. I am looking for some recommendations on a good marine surveyor and also engine surveyor in the that area. Thank you for any and all help!!!!

09-08-2007, 05:36	#3
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,455 Images: 232	SAMS - The Society Of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.® The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, Inc.® - (SAMS®) NAMS - The National Association of Marine Surveyors The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

09-08-2007, 07:31	#4
JusDreaming Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: asheville, nc/Bohicket, SC Boat: Lagoon 37 Posts: 280 Images: 13	Boat Surveying - Charleston, South Carolina is Neil Haynes, a VERY good surveyor. He is very knowledgeable and thorough __________________ Denny and Diane Formerly "NCDD" S/V JusDreaming Lagoon 37 www.svjusdreaming.com http://www.sailblogs.com/member/svjusdreaming/ "The only way to get a good crew is to marry one." -Eric Hiscock

09-08-2007, 09:15	#5
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,117 Images: 14	Corey McMahon at Trident Marine Services 252.728.9958 or Eberele Marine Surveys 252.633.4280. Both have good reputations and are widely used and certified. Corey just surveyed my rigging and was very thorough. I was most pleased. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

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08-08-2007, 16:04	#2
speedoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 228	Whatever you do, remember that you are hiring someone to look after your interest in this boat. So look for recommendations from independent sources, NOT the seller or broker. My guess is that there are people in Oriental who know who the most thorough surveyors are, and who to stay away from. If you are financing the boat, ask them. Ask your insurer. Ask around the local boatyards. Make sure you know what a surveyor is supposed to do, then go through the names recommended, and interview them. The fees will be pretty much the same (probably up to $15/ft., including a sea trial), and any good surveyor should also be able to check out the engine. If you can find a surveyor who is familiar with the type of boat and engine, all the better. Get a copy of Don Casey's "Inspecting the Aging Sailboat" and use it to inspect the boat yourself, and then (assuming it passes inspection) use the knowledge from that book to manage your surveyor. Make sure the surveyor checks everything out.

09-08-2007, 14:08	#6
jobran Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 14	Thanks guiys you are great! I got something set up som we are moving forward. Thanks for the help and advice!! jon

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