| Owners of classic and collector boats know that | | | | Guard standards.o Some surveyors submit one-page |
| time, water and rot can wreak havoc on an old hull. | | | | opinions that are labeled as "insurance survey." But |
| Owners also know that they want the best | | | | one page formats will usually be rejected by |
| insurance coverage on their precious boats. So when | | | | underwriters because they leave out necessary |
| it's time to buy Classic Boat or Collector Boat | | | | details about the boat's condition.o Insurance |
| Insurance, owners need to be ready to obtain a | | | | companies customarily will not accept surveys done |
| Marine Survey of their craft. | | | | by persons directly affiliated with boatyards, marinas |
| Here are some tips on getting a comprehensive | | | | or yacht brokers due to potential conflicts of interest. |
| Marine Survey that the insurance companies will | | | | Also, surveys done by insurance company personnel |
| accept to underwrite insurance on your boat.o Obtain | | | | are not acceptable since they are not professional |
| a full out-of-water and condition survey. This will | | | | marine surveyors. |
| provide current market and replacement values for | | | | If you need to locate a Marine Surveyor in your area, |
| the boat, as well as detailed descriptions of the | | | | I recommend a visit to the following websites: |
| construction and condition of the hull as well as the | | | | Society Accredited Marine Surveyors |
| boat's major systems (fuel, electrical and engine | | | | Association Certified Marine Surveyors |
| drivetrain).o The survey should state that the | | | | By using these strategies, you'll have the best chance |
| surveyor inspected the boat for compliance with The | | | | at having fun cruising the waterways in your Classic |
| American Boat and Yacht Council (AYBC), the | | | | Boat! |
| National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Coast | | | | |