Surveyor classifications ?

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I am in the process of buying a new-to-me boat in Muskegan Michigan. It is an older 1982 President. The marina put me in contact with a person with a high reputation to him as a surveyor.
I did some research and discovered he has a classification as a Surveyor Associate. Should I use him ? Is there a big difference in a SAMS Accredited surveyor ?
One issue is that I am located in Ct and the survey is very important to me as I will be having the boat transported via water to me and do not wish to have any issues.
 
When you said the marina recommended him, what role is the marina playing in the sale? Do they have any tie to the seller, either as broker, contractor etc?
 
Credentials aside, if its the selling marina I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with them suggesting my surveyor.

I bought our Tiara in northern MI and after a lot of research including talking to Tiara Factory, I chose Marc Nugent. May not hurt to give him a call and if he can't do it he'd be able to suggest a strong surveyor closer to that area.

http://www.boatworks.us/

max
 
The "Marina" is the broker for the boat. The owner of the boat lives in Texas and used his boat on Lake Michigan at this marina.

So I guess, he may be a little biased. Maybe I will continue my search. Good info as usual.
 
Never accept a surveyor recommendation from the broker!

Call your insurer and see who they accept in the area

Make sure the fuel tanks are thoroughly inspected for corrosion and patch jobs on a boat of that vintage
 
+1 Pascal. The broker has it in their best interest to have a survey done that makes the sale go thru. Find one via this site or get a suggestion from Boat/US. Good luck.
 
Tom,
In regards to a Sams surveyor being an SA or an AMS. I believe there are many SAMs Surveyor Assocites that are better qualified then a good number of there AMS's. You should also realize that a SAMs surveyor can be a part time surveyor and still be accepted by there organization. I was involved with SAMs for eight years and felt it be more beneficial to affiliate myself elsewhere. Interview your surveyor and find out how much experience he has to include education and what services he can offer you. That's your best advantage.
 
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Originally posted by PascalG

Never accept a surveyor recommendation from the broker!

Call your insurer and see who they accept in the area

Make sure the fuel tanks are thoroughly inspected for corrosion and patch jobs on a boat of that vintage

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Well said Pascal, I fell into this trap on my Mainship. Get your own surveyor and do not use the broker's or anyone recommended on the selling side.
Bill
 
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