Marine Survey FAQ

What is a Buyer Assessment?

We assess the general condition and value of a vessel you may be interested to purchase

  • Not a Survey
  • Most economical option for buyers
  • We travel to assess the boat you are interested in
  • We report to you by phone while on site
  • Travel charges of $.60/km (After 20km) and a flat rate of $200+tax
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What is an Insurance Survey?

A general report on particulars and specifications as well as condition and value assessment.

  • See an exmple of our survey report here
  • Normally required for insurance purposes only
  • A written report detailing the pariculars, condition, specifications and value
  • Our rate is $20/ft or $66.00/meter
  • Travel charges of $.60/km (After 20km)
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What are Buyer and Seller (Pre-sale) Surveys?

Thorough surveys that provide reliable expert vessel analysis

  • See an exmple of our survey report here
  • Both include in-depth inspection analysis of a vessel in a written report
  • Confidential and Comprehensive written report for buyers who want assurance their investment has the best protection possible
  • Confidential and Comprehensive written report for sellers outlining updates or repairs, required or recommended
  • We provide our surveys to the finest details and provide the best mechanical assessment as possible without sea trials
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When do you perform Sea trials?

Upon request of the buyer and permission from the owner after initial survey is completed

  • See an exmple of our survey report here
  • Laketow Marine survey sea trials are our specialty
  • Conducted by the captain with more than 40 years experience on all types of vessels
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  • Shuswap
  • Okanagan
  • Thompson Nicola
  • Exceptions can be made upon request depending on scheduling
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