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Old 17-11-2021, 13:21   #1
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greetings
we are currently interested in buying a 44 feet sailboat in Antigua need a good and honest surveyor. can you refer one ?
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Old 19-11-2021, 07:06   #2
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Hello Shai,
Well I am currently in the process of having a boat surveyed here in Antigua so have a little knowledge that I will happily pass on.
Basically there are only two surveyors on the island so the pickings are slim.

I am Using JD Hall (halljd10@hotmail.com) I am waiting for my written survey to be completed. 268 726-4255
The other is Richard Watson (richard@caribbeanbrokerage.com)
268 726-2223. I know nothing about him.

Many issues to deal with and not the easiest process I have ever gone through so good luck in your pursuit.
Guess there is always the option of flying in your own surveyor.
I do know of an excellent surveyor in Tortola and one of the best I have very used.
I do wish I could be of more help but my assessment is still in the making.
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thanks cradow for your reply.
who is the surveyor from tortola?
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have sent in email
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Hi all, I will be in Antigua in two weeks to sea trial/ survey our first sailboat. As you guys are going through this process do you have any recommendations?
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Well you can read my first posts.
I have to leave tomorrow only to return in a week to take possession of my new boat.
Maybe we could meet up and I will be very transparent with my personal experience if that would be helpful.
Antiqua is a very nice island with friendly people. Many harbors to explore and the rest of the Leewards are close.
Are you buying from a broker or individual?
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Yes, we are looking at a boat with a broker.
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you can private message me if you like with your brokers name.
May have some valuable information but up to you.
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Hello Shai,
Well I am currently in the process of having a boat surveyed here in Antigua so have a little knowledge that I will happily pass on.
Basically there are only two surveyors on the island so the pickings are slim.

I am Using JD Hall (halljd10@hotmail.com) I am waiting for my written survey to be completed. 268 726-4255
The other is Richard Watson (richard@caribbeanbrokerage.com)
268 726-2223. I know nothing about him.

Many issues to deal with and not the easiest process I have ever gone through so good luck in your pursuit.
Guess there is always the option of flying in your own surveyor.
I do know of an excellent surveyor in Tortola and one of the best I have very used.
I do wish I could be of more help but my assessment is still in the making.
Hey Caradow, in the end, were you happy with the work performed by JD Hall? Would you recommend? Thanks
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Old 05-12-2023, 04:18   #10
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I was Happy with JD Hall and obviously so was my US insurance company, however he is not a member of SAMS or NAMS. He does have a certification I just don't remember what it was called. In addition he has given up surveying because he now owns Lighthouse Yachts in Jolly Harbour. They do have a nice web site. I suggest you talk to him because he would steer you in the right direction on a capable surveyor.
My experience in Antigua was very pleasing to say the least.
Good luck with your upcoming purchase.
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Thank you Caradow.

I will do as you suggest.
Also, I have addressed request to couple surveyors in Antigua.

One of them, Richard Watson, did replied and sent me an example of reports he has produced. I found it pretty thorough, technical, and straight forward. As compared to other example of reports I did receive from other surveyors... looks much better.

So it seems I have couple options looking good. thanks for your input again

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When I was contemplating buying a boat in Martinique, I decided that the quality of the surveyor was more important than the cost. So I was going to hire this surveyor and pay for him to come to Martinique. I am sure he would come to Antigua as well.

https://www.marinesurvey.org/surveyo...vid-duong-ams/
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