Ocean Way Technology -Why Do I Need a Marine Survey?

There are several reasons that anyone—from a commercial organization to a private boat owner would need a marine survey before utilizing a boat. Purchasing a boat is often a huge expense, and always a great investment. To make sure that you, the potential boat owner, is getting your worth in the business transaction, you should hire a respected and certified marine surveyor to inspect the condition of the vessel. A survey conducted by a professional, experienced surveyor will eliminate future headaches and will prevent you from agreeing to a business transaction that is not in your favor.

There are several pitfalls to be aware of when you begin to search for a boat. For example, the boat may experience osmosis, electrolytic action, stern gland leaks, ill fitting hatches & ports, weakened keel bolts, and suspect sails & rigging. With a detailed, organized, and knowledgeable marine surveyor, these problems and more can be discovered before exchanging any money. The surveyor can not only detect these problems, but he/she can also detect if the boat has been sunk, if it’s been in a collision, grounded, or if the boat has been poorly repaired.

In addition, insurance carriers and financial institutions will require a survey on a boat purchase as they need to know what value and condition it has been assigned.



Mr. Timothy J. Pitts, AMS® - Principal Surveyor
	Ocean Way Technology: Answers to Common Questions Why Do I Need a Marine Survey?
Home Contact Company Technical Photo Gallery	There are several reasons that anyone—from a commercial organization to a private boat owner would need a marine survey before utilizing a boat. Purchasing a boat is often a huge expense, and always a great investment. To make sure that you, the potential boat owner, is getting your worth in the business transaction, you should hire a respected and certified marine surveyor to inspect the condition of the vessel. A survey conducted by a professional, experienced surveyor will eliminate future headaches and will prevent you from agreeing to a business transaction that is not in your favor. There are several pitfalls to be aware of when you begin to search for a boat. For example, the boat may experience osmosis, electrolytic action, stern gland leaks, ill fitting hatches & ports, weakened keel bolts, and suspect sails & rigging. With a detailed, organized, and knowledgeable marine surveyor, these problems and more can be discovered before exchanging any money. The surveyor can not only detect these problems, but he/she can also detect if the boat has been sunk, if it’s been in a collision, grounded, or if the boat has been poorly repaired. In addition, insurance carriers and financial institutions will require a survey on a boat purchase as they need to know what value and condition it has been assigned.