The cost of the survey depends
on the size of the vessel, its age and location. As different vessel types vary,
so do the fees depending on the complexity of the vessel model. Our rates are
very competitive with the SE Central Florida Region. Please remember "A survey is a wise
investment" and is small percentage of your purchase price.
After the initial contact, arrangements will be made to
conduct a survey on a specific date and time and at a specific cost. Surveys must be paid for in advance or on the day of the completed survey. When possible please arrange to present a clean, ship shape boat with the
batteries fully charged and cabled. Also have all
papers for the boat and systems ready for review. Lockers and cabin areas
should be cleared of all miscellaneous gear and open to inspection. Arrange for
surveyor’s access, owner’s permission to board, keys and a ladder if in dry
dock. Also any past copies of completed surveys would be beneficial.
Click Here for a Survey Contract Work
Order Document.
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 Pre
Purchase (CVS) |
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Vessel Size
17' to 35'
36' to 44'
45' to 56'
Over 56'
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Rate
$12.00/ft $13.00/ft $14.00/ft
$15.00/ft |
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*Mileage is
included
in the rates above from Jacksonville to the Cape.*
Mileage To Tampa & St. Petersburg
Average $50-$60 |
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Ask About A Free Boat History Report
On Pre-Purchase Surveys
Over 35'
Boat Check Inspection's: $150.00 |
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Surveys in the Bahamas and Bimini Islands, $750.00
a Day, plus expenses.
(We keep expenses at a minimum.) |
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Insurance Condition and Value
(CVS) |
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Vessel Size
Up to 21'
22' to 33'
34' to 48'
Over 49'
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Rate
$200.00 minimum
$11.00/ft $12.00/ft $13.00/ft |
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Marine Damage Survey
Services/Consulting and Expert Witness Rates |
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Sea Trial
Surveyor's Services
Expert Witness
Travel Expenses
Oil Analysis
Boat Check Inspection |
$75.00 per hour w/out survey
$75.00/hr
$250.00 min/$125.00/hr
.42/mile
$50.00/sample (24-48 hr.
turn-around)
$150.00 (Includes Photos) |
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General Survey Questions
- Rates shown for Sea Trial assume the trial will be conducted at
the time and date of the survey - if not, terms will be negotiated if
additional time and travel are required
- Equipment is tested at the discretion of this Surveyor - if no
sea trial is conducted.
- Extensive moisture testing on fiberglass and wood hulls will be
billed at $75.00/hr
- Electronic corrosion surveys will be billed at $75.00/hr
- Spars and Rigging on sail boats are surveyed from the deck
level only using high power binoculars. (A complete rigging survey is
recommended on all sailing vessels that have not had a recent survey.
- It is recommended that propulsion and auxiliary engines be
inspected by a qualified engine surveyor/technician. We do
offer engine oil spectrometer analysis at a cost of $50.00 each
sample. (Samples are usually turned around in 24 hours.)
- It is recommended that all vessels be hauled out for bottom and
running gear inspection.
- All boatyard charges for hauling, pressure washing, destructive
testing and any affiliated services or fees are not the responsibility
of this surveyor.
- Center console and outboard boats get special lower rate.
- The above rates are for fiberglass vessels only, please contact
us for a quote on wood, aluminum,
or steel vessel surveys.
- The written reports will be turned around to the customer
within 24 hours of the survey.
We give a 15% discount on the Buyer’s Pre-Purchase Survey if we have
conducted a Pre-Purchase Survey on the same vessel with in the last 18
Months |
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Insurance Claims and
Damage Survey services can be contracted between PSMS and the vessel
owner or insurance company. Flat rates are available for extended
periods of time and quotes will be provided upon request.
Consulting rates will be quoted based
upon agreement between this surveyor and client - usually billed at
$650.00 per day plus expenses.
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Order Document.
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PROP SCAN TEST FORMS (Click Here)
| ADDITIONAL
TESTING AND ANALYSIS |
| Gasoline Engine Compression Testing & Analysis
A separate
qualified marine
technician should survey all engines and out drives on pre-purchase
surveys. |
Call For Technician In Your Area |
| Diesel Engine Run Up/Observation/Spectrometric Oil
Analysis Testing |
$ 50.00 per engine |
| Sea Trails Only |
$150.00 Approx. |
| Hull/Stinger (Osmosis) Analysis |
$ 9.00 per foot |
Oil Analysis
An optional Oil analysis can be very beneficial in
determining the internal condition of engines and transmissions. It is also a
great way to establish a baseline analysis for used boats to measure future
oil analysis against. A small sample of warm oil is extracted and sent to a
lab where a spectrometer analysis of all contaminants is conducted. The oil
analysis report can identify internal problems and is much less expensive than
hiring an engine surveyor. The test is performed for 9 elements, 6 wear
metals, and 3 contaminant metals. The oil should not be fresh oil and the need
to know the type of oil and the number of hours used when taking the oil
sample is recommended. The oil report is can be ready in as little as 24 hours
if expedited, but is normally ready within 48 hrs of obtaining the sample and can be shared with an engine surveyor or
mechanic to determine necessary repair costs.
Sea Trial
A Sea Trial is recommended for pre-purchase surveys. The sea trial will
demonstrate the handling characteristics of the vessel as well as provide
valuable information regarding the vessels operating systems, engines, cooling
systems, transmissions, vibration, steering, instrument operation as well as
direct observation of oil, coolant or water leaks. A laser temperature gun
will be
used during the sea trail to report temperature readings taken across
the engines, transmissions and generators to report over heating and to
provided a more extensive look at the engines and transmissions while under
load. The engines are operated at various speeds while readings and
observations are made by the surveyor. The sea trial usually takes about 1 1/2
to 2 hours to complete. Following the sea trial the survey is amended to
include all
findings and discoveries during the sea trial.
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Non-Destructive Metal Hull Ultrasonic Testing |
| (CVS) Condition & Value Survey Included |
Per Foot |
$20.00 |
Non
Destructive Ultrasonic Testing
Steel,
Aluminum, Fiberglass
Ultra sonic
testing or audio gauging for determination of actual material thickness, such
as on a boats bottom or hull, to determine a percent value of steel or
aluminum wastage from the natural elements of hull aging and delaminating of
fiberglass. The ultra sonic meter, coupled with its probe and a conductive
agent, gives the technician a “readout” of actual material thickness to within
three decimal points of inches or millimeters. All of our meters are
self-calibrating or sent out annually for calibration.
Do the hull surveys provide an estimate of the
remaining
service life for the Steel Electrics?
The hull condition surveys are a snapshot in
time; they are not intended
to predict the remaining service life of the
vessels. The marine survey
firm, International Inspection, provided hull
survey reports that outline
the results of the inspections, noting all
deficiencies, recommended
repairs and a summary of corrective action
that addresses the
recommendations. The reports document the
current condition of the
vessels, but because of the nature of marine
operating conditions and
the variables that contribute to vessel
condition and certification, it is
not possible to provide an estimate for how
many years the Steel
Electric class will continue to pass USCG
inspections and remain in
safe
operating condition.
Consulting Services
Surveyor consulting services are provided on a hourly cost basis. Sometimes
prospective buyers ask a surveyor to "walk thru" a vessel with them without a
formal report to get an objective opinion of a vessel or a specific component
or to inspect a previous repair of a vessel before deciding to
purchase.
PAYMENT FOR SURVEY IS DUE ON DATE
OF THE SURVEY.
CASH, CERTIFIED BANK CHECK OR MONEY ORDER,
PAYPAL &
PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
| YACHT
DONATION APPRAISALS |
| Each vessel appraisal cost will be negotiated on an
individual basis. |
PAYMENT FOR SURVEY IS DUE ON DATE
OF THE SURVEY.
CASH, CERTIFIED BANK CHECK OR MONEY ORDER,
PAYPAL &
PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
ASK ABOUT A FREE "BOAT
HISTORY REPORT" WITH A PRE-PURCHASE (CVS) SURVEY
