SS Bulkheading LLC

If you're selling your boat, you want to make it as appealing to potential buyers as possible. Taking the initiative and having a marine survey conducted is one of the best ways to reassure buyers that they are purchasing a quality product.

Even a new vessel should have a pre-purchase marine inspection. Different manufacturers produce their inventory differently, and materials and manufacturing techniques vary. A marine inspection not only reports on the condition of the vessel, it assesses how it was built, letting you know its true value.

Do you plan on arranging financing in order to purchase the boat you're interested in? Most lenders will require a certified marine survey before they will release funds.

If your boat has gone through a severe storm or hurricane, you need to know its condition and any damage that may have been inflicted. A marine inspection assesses the condition of your boat, providing you with critical information so you can start with repairs.

It will take a few days before the surveyors report is ready, and be sure to review it closely once you receive it. If there are unfavorable notations, you can either walk away from the transaction or use them as a point of negotiation for a lower price.

We recommend being available when the marine survey is conducted. It may be necessary to have some parts of the vessel disassembled for access and assessment, and this needs to be performed by qualified personnel of your choice.