Marine Survey LLC will professionally inspect, evaluate and determine a fair market value before you make a purchase or a sale.  We serve all of the U.S., including MN. IA, WI, IL MI, MO, NC, SC and Fl.

We specialize in Pre-Purchase and Damage surveys. We also offer Condition and Value survey, Insurance surveys, Insurance Re-inspections, Damage inspections, and Valuation surveys. Consultation can be performed on a per hour fee basis. Consultations can be for a basic pre-offer inspection, post inspection of repairs, insurance survey follow up, etc.

Following the inspection, you will receive a full color PDF survey report emailed to you with photos and recommendations. This is your survey and we will forward it to whomever you would like on your behalf.

If you are purchasing a boat, you should know it’s condition and current market value. A pre-purchase marine survey is a thorough inspect, evaluation, even if you are buying through a reputable broker. Often surveys will turn up problems that may not be easily found or seen. A pre-purchase survey is the most detailed and thorough marine survey. A sea trial, oil samples, and bottom inspection, may yield even more useful information regarding the vessel’s performance and condition.

Insurance companies and financial institutions often request/ require a marine survey. A condition and value survey will generally be required. Check with your insurer or financial institution to see which they will require.

Selling your boat and need to know what kind of repairs or improvements should be made to command a premium for the vessel. A condition and value marine survey can often pay for itself with higher sale prices for a vessel in top condition. Also knowing that the safety and integrity of the vessel have been looked at by a professional surveyor.

The price of a survey is dependent upon the type of survey requested as well as the size and age of the vessel.  The cost of a survey is more about value and peace of mind rather than dollars spent. When you’re on your boat, you, your family, crew, and passengers need and want to feel safe and secure. A marine survey serves that need by putting an experienced set of eyes on the boat that are independent and unbiased. Even if you’re an experienced, seasoned mariner, a marine survey is always worthwhile and normally required by lenders, insurance companies, and some marinas. I can’t tell you how many times I have found a dangerous, potentially deadly problem on a boat that the owner thought was OK.  With the safety of your family and friends at stake do you really want a cheap marine survey?

Shawn is our chief surveyor and has an extensive background in the insurance and repair industry. Shawn is certified by the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® (SAMS®) as a Surveyor Associate (SA). He was previously a body repair technician with multiple ASE and I-CAR certifications. Shawn has performed all stages of the repair industry from inspection and estimate writing, up to the actual repair and refinishing of the boat, auto, motorcycle, ATV, etc. Shawn was a licensed insurance producer (Agent). Shawn is a graduate of the Chapman School of Seamanship, for Yacht and Small Craft and Damage & Claims surveying.  With this experience he has the knowledge and understanding of what the insurance company is looking for and requires in the report they receive. Shawn has completed 3 complete restorations of fiberglass boats (some pictures are located under the pictures tab). He has been in and around the marine industry for many years. Shawn is a graduate of the Chapman School of Seamanship, for Yacht and Small Craft surveying program. He is also completed the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) standards testing, as well as a member of Boat US.