Good Surveyors - Hard to Find?

[LearningRopes]

Was newt's idea ever put into action? I am in the process of looking at boats in Florida and could use the names of some recommended surveyors. Tampa/St Pete area particularly but anywhere will do if there are some highly recommended ones.

[FlyingCloud1937]

Should be re-Titled...

Good Surveyors - - Good to Find.

The meanest surveyor, is the boat owners, best friend.

Period.

Lloyd

[Scurvy]

Call Paul anstey. He does surveys all over the state.

[LBIsailor]

Thanks for suggestion of Paul Anstey. His website seems to indicate he only covers SW Florida. Good to know he covers the state. I need a pre-purchase in Miami.

[Scurvy]

Call him and tell him Stewart sent you.

[EdCharbo]

Can anyone recommend a "deal killer" type surveyor in Massachusetts?

I put an offer in on a 1979 Pearson 30, not really expecting it to be accepted...Surprise!

Not scared of some work and repairs (I understand it is nearly 40 years old), but I want the pleasant surprise of my offer being accepted to be the last surprise I get from the boat, for a while...

This is my first boat purchase, and having someone who knows what they're seeingis important to me...

[denverd0n]

I would suggest that you open a new thread, with a title of something like "surveyor recommendations in Mass."

Good luck.

[MattMav]

Originally Posted by skipmac

In a former life I was a yacht broker in Ft Lauderdale and quickly learned that several surveyors in town were known to survey for the broker and not the buyer. Did not sit well with me so I searched until I found the toughest surveyor in south FL. At the time he was the only surveyor in town that would actually go up the mast to inspect the masthead and spreadors on a sailboat. He is still in business and if anyone is in need of a tough, honest and reliable surveyor I am happy to recommend him. Not sure if it is Kosher to post this online so please PM if interested.

PS, I do not get a kickback nor even a free survey on my next boat for the recommendation. In fact since it has been 20 years since I left the business he probably doesn't even remember who I am.

Hi Skipmac,

I'm looking for a real sharp and detail orientated surveyor in South Flordia, care to share the name of your guy?

Thanks,

Matt

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by MattMav

Hi Skipmac,

I'm looking for a real sharp and detail orientated surveyor in South Flordia, care to share the name of your guy?

Thanks,

Matt

We are all ready to name names of the bad actors.
Let's name the good ones.

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by MattMav

Hi Skipmac,

I'm looking for a real sharp and detail orientated surveyor in South Flordia, care to share the name of your guy?

Thanks,

Matt

Unfortunately I think he has retired. You can give him a call to confirm but if he is I'll bet he could recommend someone.

Please post back if you learn anything.

Ed Rowe Associates
Address: 9116 86th Pl, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Phone: (772) 589-7463

[eyschulman]

Most places not hard to find a good surveyor with a little research. The problem is it is easy to find a not so great one particularly if there is something specific about the boat like metal hull or some other build or rigging issue that a specific surveyor is not all that familiar with. Same goes for engines not all mechanics are familiar with all makes.

[swpalmer1]

Hi, can anyone out there recommend good, reputable catamaran surveyor in Puerto Rico or willing to travel there and not break the bank.?

[swpalmer1]

Any great catamaran surveyors in Northeast Florida.

[SkipMark]

I am seeking a surveyor working in the southern Aegean (Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos) for an out-of-the-water survey for insurance purposes. As earlier posts on this thread have pointed out, whether or not the toilets flush ( they do, by the way ) is not of particular interest. The insurance companies want to know whether the boat is seaworthy, and a reasonable estimate of its value. Any assistance in finding one or two possible candidates would be greatly appreciated.

[BobHorn]

Had two very bad experiences with Firestone. Made me think he can be bought. Bribe is such an ugly word.