The survey is the most important aspect of every trawler transaction. It demands an inspection of the vessel both in and out of the water. A day (or two) is spent testing and demonstrating onboard equipment so the professional surveyors can assess and share their opinion on condition, suitability, and market value.

In order to obtain your boat loan and/or insurance coverage, you will need a “pre-purchase survey”. JMYS always recommend that our buyers have a diesel inspector in addition to a credentialed surveyor.

Coordinating the underway demonstration (sea trial), haul out and dockside inspections is a balancing act of people, places, dates and timing. Buyers have a lot to learn in a short period of time and seller’s want to show their boat is ship shape.

When the day arrives, it’s best to have a sense of what to expect as it can feel overwhelming.

If you haven’t sold or purchased a boat, there is a good chance you aren’t aware of all that goes on during the hustle and bustle of a survey day. The boat quickly becomes crowded with different professionals moving about to complete their various tasks, and the current and future owners, along with their respective brokers, are onboard as well to oversee the survey and ask questions along the way.

Jeff is a seasoned survey participant, often involved in two or more each month – traveling all over the country. He has attended hundreds of surveys and he loves knowing that he will learn something new each time, it’s part of what drives him to make sure his clients, be they buyers and/or sellers, get the most out of this intense experience.

This video focuses on the sea trial, haul out and survey of Partida, a 1991 Nordhavn 46. She was evaluated in Baja Naval, Ensenada, Mexico. Partida had a comprehensive examination during the haul out and underway demonstration.

The team hired by the buyers to do the inspections are shown doing their thing. The day wraps up with the all-important “findings” in with diesel mechanic, Phillip Jones and hull surveyor Kells Christian.

Thank you to everyone involved for allowing us to share this action-filled day with others.

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