Marine Surveys Are An Important Means For Getting Top Insurance Value For Your Boat In Case Of Loss.

A marine survey can be an important way to confirm and validate the value of your boat. It can also be a waste of money if you do not use a qualified and reputable person. Unfortunately there is no standardized certification or approach to marine surveys.

It is a good idea to ask for a sample survey prior to committing to a particular person or firm. A good survey should consit of serval pages and include the following.

1. Vessel description and inventory

2. Vessel condition and valuation

3. Several photos of vessel

4. Recommendations - regardless of the condition of the boat there are almost always some minor recommendations. Be wary of a marine survey with no recommendations.