Explore Our Services
With a wide range of services offered read below to find which one works best for you.
Pre-Purchase Surveys
$19 per foot
Pre-Purchase surveys are performed on the behalf of the prospective buyer to uncover potential or current problems with the vessel. Pre-Purchase surveys include inspections of the hull, stringers, transom, bulkheads, fuel tanks, decks, gel-coat, hoses, through-hulls, hoses, wiring, navigation systems, steering, propulsion, etc.
Pre-Purchase surveys often include a water test and a haul out. The propulsion system will be tested in a reasonable capacity. The pre-purchase survey will include a 30+ page report including the vessels onboard systems, general information and most importantly the “Findings” section which includes the areas of concern which were discovered during the survey. A valuation is also included which has a “Fair Market Value” of the vessels determined by the surveyor.
Insurance Surveys
Insurance surveys are generally performed at the request of the insurance company. An insurance survey is generally performed how the boat sit, whether that be on a lift, trailer, dry storage, or in the water. Insurance surveys no not include haul-outs of water tests, but can be included for an additional fee if requested. While the insurance survey still includes inspection of all accessible areas of the vessel they are mostly concerned with major problems.
$16 per foot
But Why? Insurance companies will require surveys on vessels due to a combination of age, value, and size. Even if you have been insured for years. The insurance company wants to make sure the vessel they are insuring is still functional and in expected condition. On a side note it is generally not advised to purchase a vessel relying on an insurance survey. The surveyor might have not taken the same amount of care in that survey as might be taken during a pre-purchase.
Other Services
Ethos Marine Surveyors provides more services than just insurance and pre-purchase inspections. Other Services are listed below, if you have any questions regarding other services feel free to ask. These services are priced on a case by case basis, as with our surveys they will remain affordable.
Financing - Often required by some lending agencies
Refinancing - Used for improving interest rates
Pre-Sale - Making the owner aware of problems before sale
Pre-Launch - Inspection post major yard work or restoration
Bottom Inspections - Inspection of only the vessels bottom
Repower Inspections - Inspect integrity of vessel before investment
Moisture Readings and Analysis - Moisture meter FRP components
Oil Analysis - Take sample and send oil to lab for contaminants
Compression Testing for Outboards - Additional test for engine health
Valuation Inspections - Providing the owner with valuation for sale
Warranty Ending - Compiling a list of repairs before warranty ends
Pre-delivery - Inspect new vessel for problems before acceptance