Annapolis Surveyor recommendations

[Sea Lyon]

We are new to sailing and have been reading and following this forum for the last couple of years, this is first post as a member. It is amazing to us the amount of knowledge and good ideas coming from this forum.

After much study we finally have a boat under contract. The boat is a Island Packet 370. She is located in Annapolis. We are looking for Surveyor recommendations in the Annapolis area.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Bob

[TheOffice]

Derek Rhymes does an excellent job. I used hime twice and the buyer of my first boat also used him and was also impressed.

[Sea Lyon]

Thanks for the info. Not sure if the timing will work with Derek. Does any one else have ideas?

[Saltyhog]

Peter Hartoft did a great job for me. Very through.

[Kefaa]

Steven Uhthoff Marine Surveys Steve Uhthoff PO Box 3438 Annapolis, MD 21403 Office: 410-263-8980 Cell: 443-336-3560 Fax: 410-280-2639 He has done two for me and was willing to answer questions even outside the survey. Chris Oliver Marine Engine Surveyor Phone: 410-643-1545 Cell: 410-591-0308 Did the engine survey and was spot on with every issue we faced and estimate to correct.

[Paul Annapolis]

Hartoft has been around a long time as has Uhtoff mentioned above. Also Fred Hecklinger is probably the "dean" of surveyors and he is very detailed and thorough. Also Bob Turner and Rob Noyce are highly experienced. I've met or known or have used them at one time or another. Check with your broker. For a very reasonable fee I can give you a verbal general evaluation of the overall condition and whether there are any "major deal killers" or any "red flags". I've done this for many clients and it can save them lots of money and headache. Though not certified as a surveyor, my decades of experience in most aspects of recreational boating provide me with the overall knowledge and ability to provide such a service which will cost substantially less than a surveyor. While I highly recommend a full survey before proceeding to purchase, keep in mind that on every boat I have come aboard that had a survey--something was overlooked--sometimes major flaws. Island Packets in general are exceptionally well built but they can be difficult to thoroughly inspect because of lack of access to key areas. A surveyor may not tell you if it is the right boat for you. They generally do only a cursory inspection of engine, sails and rigging. You can lean more at FOERFRONT dot COM Thanks!!!

[SaltyMonkey]

This subject has been researched before:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...lis-93777.html

Susan Canfield I've heard is good.

[ranger58sb]

Peter Hartoft.

-Chris

[Sea Lyon]

I would like to thank everyone for the input. Its a good thing there are several well thought of surveyors in Annapolis because a few of them are still tied up working on hurricane Sandy claims.

[edguy3]

Originally Posted by ranger42c

Peter Hartoft.

-Chris

Just used him for a survey. Very happy. In addition to a thorough survey, he took the time to explain what he found and what mattered. Also, he arrived at 9:25 for a 9:30 meeting and delivered the report on the day it was promised.