Looking for Surveyor in the Annapolis area

[JFJohn]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a surveyor in the Annapolis, MD area?

Thank you in advance.

[sailingharry]

Depends on what you're looking for.

I've had two boats surveyed.

The first was a highly respected surveyor in Annapolis (who has since passed) who caused me no end of problems with the insurance company. He cited my CNG system for failing to comply with the extremely onerous specs of today, even though it complied with the standards when built. He also confused a halyard with a shroud and I had to explain to the insurance company why he was totally in left field.

My second was quite lax, and it made it very easy to get through insurance.

If you have significant experience with boats and their systems, you might be better with a less rigorous surveyor. If you are looking for ammunition to try and get the price down, then the more nitpicks he finds the better. And if you don't know what you are looking at, then you do want the most thorough surveyor you can find.

[JFJohn]

I need this to be a through survey. This boat will need to be sailed back to Texas and I don't need any surprises.

[BuoyCall]

Originally Posted by JFJohn

I need this to be a through survey. This boat will need to be sailed back to Texas and I don't need any surprises.

I have a surveyor site that lists every surveyor in the country if you want. Email me at frank@spacecoastinsurance.com Make sure they are nams/sams certified and not an SA surveyor assistant. Big road blocks in getting insurance.

[JCBeneteau]

If you haven't found someone yet talk to William (Will) Stahlgren at Fred Wise Yacht Survey.

I am in the process of (hopefully) completing a pre-purchase survey in Rock Hall. The first boat was a bust and he worked with me getting set up for this one. But this one looks like a keeper. Will will let me know.

I will be refitting her for her journey to her new home on O'ahu in about a year.

Good luck.

[BuoyCall]

Originally Posted by JCBeneteau

If you haven't found someone yet talk to William (Will) Stahlgren at Fred Wise Yacht Survey.

I am in the process of (hopefully) completing a pre-purchase survey in Rock Hall. The first boat was a bust and he worked with me getting set up for this one. But this one looks like a keeper. Will will let me know.

I will be refitting her for her journey to her new home on O'ahu in about a year.

Good luck.

Congrats! If you're needing an insurance agent let me know. I have access to several carriers if needed. Cheers🍺🍺

[rls8r]

I'll recommend Kevin White of Kevin White Marine Survey, LLC, who did a credible pre-purchase survey of my boat. He's a member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS-SA) and a member of the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC). If you can't find him via an Internet search just IM me and I'll give you his contact information.

[TheOffice]

Derek Rhymes, All Boat Surveys

[BuoyCall]

If anyone needs a surveyor i have a link i can email you. Dont have it in my phone it's in my work laptop. Email me at frank@spacecoastinsurance.com and I'll forward it to you. You can search the entore US and worldwide I think. Good luck