Are you buying
a yacht or boat?
We Specialize In:
Pre-Purchase Surveys
Insurance Renewal Surveys
High Performance Vessel Surveys
Sport Fish Vessel Surveys
Gasoline Engines
Outboard Surveys
Corrosion Surveys
Damage Surveys
Marine Surveys
Investigation - Salvage Supervision
Trip Surveys
Fishing Vessel Safety Inspections
A Marine Survey is a comprehensive look at a vessel to determine it’s condition, value and compliance to the:
MANDATORY STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TITLE 46 UNITED STATES CODE (USC): TITLE 33 AND TITLE 46. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR), AND THE VOLUNTARY STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN BOAT AND YACHT COUNCIL; (ABYC). AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA). HAVE BEEN USED AS GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF THIS SURVEY.
Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of Chapmans School of Seamanship (Yacht & Small Craft surveying Course)
Graduate of Chapmans School of Seamanship (Damage & Claims Course)
ABYC Standards Accredited
Certified Mercury Outboard Master Technician
Certified Mercruiser Technician
Mercury Product Knowledge Sales Training camp
Certified Evinrude E-Tech Technician
Johnson Outboard training
Kohler Generator training
Teleflex Essential Engine Parts Course
Graduate of Embry-Riddle Aero-Nautical University ( Aircraft Airframe & Power Plant license)
Extensive Troubleshooting background in Electrical systems, Engine systems, Drive systems and Engine rebuilds.
Attend Continuing Education Courses Annually
Memberships:
SAMS ® Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council
IAMI International Assoc. of Marine Investigators
Supporting Standards & Laws By:
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council
USCG United States Coast Guard
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1978-1980 Johnson Outboard Technician at Shore Haven Marine(Pt. Pleasant NJ)
1980-1982 Technician at Aloha Marine (Daytona Beach FL)
1982-1990 Technician at Rinderers Marine (Bayville NJ)(part time days and full time Aircraft Technician at night at Newark Airport NJ)
1990-1996 Technician & Service Manager at South Winds Marina (Forked River NJ)
1996-2000 Technician at Ocean Beach Marina (Lanoka Harbor NJ)
2000-2006 Technician & Service Manager at Fullers Marine & Machine (Bayville NJ)
2006-Present Marine Surveyor (R. V. Marine Surveying)
- My Goal: To provide my
client with a comprehensive, detailed and unbiased marine survey.
- Buying a boat? Let my 30+ years of experience help
you make an informed and educated decision.