Types of marine survey
We provide a list of marine surveyors in San Diego.
You can find the surveyor you need by type of survey.
There are different types of Marine Surveys. And depending on your needs, you can choose one of the following boat inspection types. To help you determine the type of survey your boat needs, we provide a brief description of each.
Pre-purchase survey
A full "Condition & Valuation" (C&V) survey. Includes maritime inspection in and out of the water, sea trials, testing of all boat systems and equipment. Full engine surveying is not included.
Engine survey
A full engine & generator survey is recommended in addition to the regular pre-purchase boat survey. May include a compression check and laboratory testing of oil samples.
Insurance survey
Limited “Condition Assessment” (C&V) yacht inspection. Performed for insurance companies. Different insurance companies may have their own requirements and list what need to be checked.
Superyacht surveying
This is a much more detailed marine survey conducted before buying an expensive, custom-built mega yacht and performed by high-qualified professionals.
Boat appraisal
This is a type of marine survey conducted to determine the approximate cost of the boat. It's used for financing, divorce, estate settlements, or if you want to donate your boat.
Damage survey
Marine damage survey may be required after an accident or storm damage. This inspection determining the nature, cause and extent of damage to a boat.
LIST OF San Diego Boat Surveyors
All information provided on this website is information obtained from open sources or provided by surveyors. We make no warranties, either express or implied.
Please note that “San Diego Marine Surveyors” (www.sandiegomarinesurveyors.org) does not guarantee the performance of any surveyor listed on this website.
If you have any questions regarding the scope of the inspection, its cost, or any other questions related to the inspection, you should discuss them directly with the surveyors.
- NAMS accreditation
- SAMS accreditation
Gene P. Hillger is the part of Arnold & Arnold Inc who heads the Blue Water Hull department of the company now. Gene is one of the marine hull surveyors and is responsible for adjusting the managing claims, thereby handling the full line of adjusting.
- 619-233-1096
- 619-247-8505
- gene@arnoldoffice.com
- www.arnoldoffice.com
MR. JOHN JAY FLACHSENHAR, JR
Certified NAMS Surveyor Member since 1977 NAMS-CMS. Graduate Engineer U.C. Berkeley. Extensive experienced with hull and machinery associated with ships, large power craft and small craft. Lives in Dubuque, Iowa (Accept assignment in San Diego per request only).
MR. CHUCK DRISCOLL
Chuck is a native San Diegan and part of the Driscoll family organization. Chuck is a very recognizable figure in the San Diego Boating Community. A graduate of the University of San Diego, Chuck was a local Marine Surveyor with Frank K. Wyatt Marine Surveyors Inc. for twenty one years.
TODD SCHWEDE
Todd & Associates Marine Surveyors & Claims Settling Agents has been a pioneer in Infrared Thermographic marine vessel inspections and has conducted over 1,500 non-destructive infrared boat inspections. We have conducted over 10,000 damaged vessel survey inspections.
- 619-226-1895
- stolenboats@boatman.com
- www.boatman.com
- NAMS accreditation
- SAMS accreditation
President of The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors.
- 619-226-1895
- 619-987-0162
- bill@boatman.com
- www.boatman.com
BRYAN CLEMONS
Bryan is marine surveyor in San Diego, CA.
The Marine Specialists 832-235-7211
- NAMS accreditation
- SAMS accreditation
- Destache Yacht Service
- 619-847-5728
- office@dyachtservice.com
- dyachtservice.com
- 619-847-5728
- office@dyachtservice.com
- www.dyachtservice.com
- Pre-purchase survey
- Engine inspection
- Insurance survey
MAXWELL SCHWEDE
Maxwell Schwede, Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS), Certified Marine Investigator (CMI), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – has worked with Todd & Associates since 2008. Max is also a Level III Infrared Thermographer.
GEORGE JARVIE
George Jarvie (AMS #941) provides the expert analysis you are looking for when you want an impartial assessment of the condition and value of a boat – whether you are an independent buyer of a boat or an insurance company seeking value information.
Jarvie Marine Surveyors 619-997-7992 Email
JOHN PRENTICE
John is marine surveyor in San Diego, CA.
John Prentice MMS 619-241-0640 Email
BILLY FOX
Billy is marine surveyor in San Diego, CA.
Billy Fox Marine Surveyor 619-548-3745 Email
DOUGLAS G. EMLEY
Douglas G. Emley is marine surveyor in San Diego, CA.
Douglas G. Emley, AMS® 619-993-9800
MICHAEL WESTON
Michael is marine surveyor in San Diego, CA.
Michael Weston, AMS® 832-235-7211
DOUGH WRIGHT
Boat Surveyor, Doug Wright, has been surveying sail, power, and commercial vessels for many years in California. And he will present a very informative seminar on what the surveyor looks for and how he examines problems which he may find.
Doug Wright Marine Surveyor 619-222-8882 | 619-395-4491 Email
MICHAEL DICKINSON
Michael is marine surveyor from Dana Point, CA.
Serving Southern California: San Diego, Oceanside, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Alamitos Bay, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Pedro, Willmington, Riverside.
So Cal Survey, LLC 949-322-2567
DENNIS H. ROSS
Specializing in pre-purchase and insurance surveys for full-time live-aboard cruising boats in La Paz, BCS, Mexico and San Diego, California.
Fifteen years of experience including marine surveys, yacht management, marine systems installation, and project management.
Member ABYC and US Surveyors Association.
DENNIS H. ROSS
- (619) 467-9550
- +52 (612) 136 46 13 (Mexico)
- marinesurveyslapaz@gmail.com
James E Thomas is a Marine Surveyor who developed the passion for boating at a very early age and has served the marine industry for forty years.
Since 1976, he explored his interest in boats and developed a passion for sailing in the sea.
- 920-493-5575
- jetstreamwood@gmail.com
- www.jamesthomasyachtservices.com
- Pre-purchase survey
- Insurance survey
- Boat appraisal
- Damage survey
- NAMS accreditation
- SAMS accreditation
Christian & Co and Kells Christian have been working on your safety and the seaworthiness of your vessel since 1995.
Kells is one of the most professional San Diego marine surveyors. He has over 26 years of experience in the field.
- 800-944-4789
- 800-944-4789
- kells@themarinesurveyors.com
- www.themarinesurveyors.com
- Pre-purchase survey
- Insurance survey
- Boat appraisal
- NAMS accreditation
- SAMS accreditation
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ANY QUESTIONS?
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Marine survey on a boat is a professional detailed inspection of a boat, identifying possible problem areas, necessary repairs, repair costs, and potential risks.
Usually, a marine survey is carried out in order to insure a yacht.
The cost of the marine survey is:
- $25 – $35 per foot – pre-purchase marine survey
- $20 – $28 per foot – insurance condition and valuation (c&v) marine survey
- $80/hour – $120/hour – engine survey
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Firstly, a survey may be simply necessary, because without it you will not be able to insure your boat.
Secondly, a marine survey is your opportunity to find out the actual condition of the boat, what repairs are needed and what the risks exist.
This will help you negotiate a better selling price.
You need a marine surveyor to insure your yacht.
To do this, a marine surveyor will inspect your boat and write a report outlining any issues and repairs needed.
Thus, the insurance company will be able to verify the condition of your boat and assess their risks.
- Prepare the following docs:
- Registration
- Service records
- Insurance
- All the keys
- All yacht equipment is on board and ready for survey (sails, outboard motor, etc.)
- The storage space is empty
- The bilge is empty
- Coordinate with surveyor what else should be ready (boat haul out, bottom cleaning)
How often you need to conduct a marine survey depends on various factors, such as:
- Requirements of your insurance company
- The value of your yacht
- Age and condition of the yacht
Usually, this is once every 3-5 years.
Depending on the type of survey, marine survey may involve :
1. Inspection of the yacht on the water, including all interior and exterior spaces, electronics and other systems.
2. Sea trials
3. Inspection of the bottom of the yacht (most often the yacht is lifted out of the water for this)
The cost of a marine survey should not exceed:
- $25-$35/ft – pre-purchase marine survey
- $20 – $28 per foot – insurance marine survey
- $80/hour – $120/hour – for engine survey
- Prepare the following docs:
- Registration
- Service records
- Insurance
- All the keys
- All yacht equipment is on board and ready for survey (sails, outboard motor, etc.)
- The storage space is empty
- The bilge is empty
- Coordinate with surveyor what else should be ready (boat haul out, bottom cleaning)
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