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The Pre-Purchase Marine Survey
The Pre-Purchase Marine Survey is the most comprehensive marine survey that Latitude Marine Inc. offers. Typically the marine surveyor will spend several hours examining* the vessel from stem to stern evaluating the condition of the hull and systems aboard. The Pre-Purchase Marine Survey will also include haul out at a boat-yard for the Out of Water Inspection of the wetted surfaces and underwater machinery. Finally a Sea Trial will be conducted to determine performance underway. The Fair Market Value of the vessel will also be determined using accepted appraisal methods. The marine surveyor will then generate a Survey Report with his Findings and Recommendations and Summary and Valuation of the vessel. Digital photographs will be included.
Note: The marine survey purchaser is responsible for scheduling and paying for the haul out. The owner of the vessel or broker is usually responsible for arranging for a captain to operate the vessel during the sea trial.
Findings and Recommendations will be sorted as follows and deficiencies will be listed under the appropriate heading:
A. Safety Deficiencies
Deficiencies noted under “Safety Deficiencies” should be addressed before the vessel is next underway. These findings represent an endangerment to personnel and/or the vessel’s safe and proper operating condition. Findings may also be in violation of United States Coast Guard regulations (CFRs).
B. Other Deficiencies Needing Attention
Deficiencies noted under “Other Deficiencies” should be corrected in the near future so as to maintain standards and help the vessel retain its value.
C. Surveyor’s Notes and Observations
This heading is reserved for the Surveyor's recommendations, notes and general other observations.
*note *note: The marine surveyor will examine the vessel using ABYC Standards and CFRs as guidelines. The marine surveyor will also examine the vessel without removing any paneling, planking or fittings and without opening up to expose parts normally concealed and without any destructive testing of any kind.