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Marine Surveyor needed

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  1. Keysbearfl, Nov 16, 2011
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    Keysbearfl

    Keysbearfl New Member

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    I am puchasing a new (to me) boat. I need to complete a survey of the engines, hull, and generator, before 12/2. I am looking for recommendations for surveyors, for both the hull and engines, located in the Stuart, FLorida area. The boat will most likely be hauled at the Sailfish Marina, after the sea trial. Your recommendations for a reputable surveyor for the hull, as well as a surveyor for the diesels (Detroit 671's), are greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Keysbearfl
  2. Yachtjocky, Nov 16, 2011
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    Yachtjocky Senior Member

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    Always haul the boat prior to a sea trial to ensure the bottom, running gear and sea water inlets are all clean. Hauling after a sea trial to find it dirty has you hoping that the heavy smoke and low speed & RPM's was down to the dirt and not to the wrong size props', dirty fuel & filters or worn out engines. ;)
  3. dennismc, Nov 16, 2011
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    dennismc Senior Member

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    I always had had good luck with A J Volney and David downes, they work together
  4. Kafue, Nov 16, 2011
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    Sailfish Marina are, IMO not a good marina to use for a lift. Unprofessional and irresponsible
    They destroyed part of the lift rails on my Hatters 53 and gave no compensation or even apology.
    On the next lift, which I needed done before export, to pressure clean the hull, I went to Sailfish only because I believed they agreed to no charge or at least a discount. Plus now I was assured they knew how to protect the lift rails.
    Not only did they do more damage on the next lift to the same area in spite of all efforts to protect the lift rails, but they then damaged the other side rails. Plus NO apology, No discount. NO RESPONSIBILITY!

    For electronics, I RECOMMEND Ralph Baker (RJ MARINE) at Sailfish. He has been a real professional even assisting me now with my Garmin questions, a year later. That is SERVICE!
    George
  5. Capt J, Nov 16, 2011
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    I like Gary Gillespie (enginesurveyor.com?) for Detroit Diesels. Malcolm Elliot (Florida Nautical), Matt Brown, or Marc Slakoff for hull surveyor. I also would recommend hauling the boat first and not a fan of Sailfish for haulouts either.
  6. Kafue, Nov 16, 2011
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    Good suggestion CaptJ.
    Malcolm Elliot is very thorough. He has done 2 boats for me and the reports were thorough.

    BTW, hope I am allowed to recommend you too as a "first Professional" to cast his eye over a boat.
    You saved me an awful lot of time and $$$'s with your recommendations and reports prior to spending money on lifts and surveyors, not to mention airline trips!
  7. Capt J, Nov 17, 2011
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    Thank You!
  8. rudolph, Nov 17, 2011
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    Try Whiticar Boat Works in Stuart, they are the best.
  9. CTdave, Nov 24, 2011
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    I keep my boat at Sailfish & have never had a problem. There are plenty of guys there with both custom and production sport fish yachts up into the 70' range & we all swear by them for very professional service. They have always gone above and beyond what I would call "typical marina service"
    Were these "lift rails" the kind that are added to the hull aftermarket? I'm just exploring the possibility that they were not informed of a hull modification & simply didn't know.
    I know the owner strictly on a business level & I can say that he is extremely pleasant & takes great pride in his marina that has been owned by his family for a very long time.
    I don't know the details and am not taking sides. Just giving my opinion based on my experience.

    David Dall

    50 Hatteras "Idall Time"
    26 Sea Fox "Papi's Toy"