Every survey is completed as if it were the surveyor’s personal vessel. Abiding by regulations and guidelines from SAMS and the Coast Guard, our attention to detail ensures that you know exactly what vessel you are getting into.
This is the most extensive type of condition and value survey and is strongly advised when purchasing a new or used vessel. This type of survey can also be used for financing and insuring a vessel. A pre-purchase survey not only protects the financial institutions, but also protects the purchaser’s investment.
The structural integrity of the vessel’s hull, decks, and superstructure are all thoroughly inspected, as well as the cosmetic appearance. The vessel’s systems (such as the propulsion, electrical, fuel, navigation, sanitation, safety, and communication systems) and the maintenance condition are assessed.
Examination can be conducted by many different non-destructive means including visual examination, percussive sounding, moisture metering, and infrared thermal imaging to find voids, delamination, moisture within the hull, or deteriorated core. It is highly recommended to perform a sea trial and a haul out for bottom and running gear inspection.
We use the FLIR E76 which is the latest infrared thermal camera on the market. Thermal imaging can detect infrared variations in temperature that cannot be detected by the human eye.
A sea trial is conducted to determine if the vessel performs well on the water. A basic engine, steering, throttle, and shift control inspection ensures that it performs as expected.
Xtreme Marine Surveying provides professional surveys for all major boat and engine manufacturers.
