Buying a used boat in the Bay Area? Selling and your insurer is requiring a survey? We do pre-survey prep so you fix the small things before they tank the report, or pre-purchase inspections so you know exactly what you're buying — not just what the seller is showing.
What's Included
- Pre-purchase mechanical inspection
- Sea trial with diagnostics
- Compression and engine hours verification
- Standing-rigging inspection (sailboats)
- Hull moisture meter readings
- Through-hull and seacock inspection
- Electrical and bonding system check
- Surveyor coordination and follow-up repairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection separate from a marine survey?
Surveyors are great at structural and safety items but rarely run engines hard or test electronics. Our mechanical inspection complements the survey and catches what surveyors miss.
Related Services
Often booked together with Survey Prep: