About Hamilton and Hamilton

Marine Surveyors

Meet Your Marine Surveyors Team

We are a father and son survey team providing unequaled marine knowledge and experience. A combined involvement of over 50 years experience in the marine industry will provide our customers with a level of comfort knowing their survey will be thorough, unbiased and very detailed.

Hamilton & Hamilton Marine Surveyors is at the ready to help you with all your boating questions and needs – and our advice is free.

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John Hamilton, CMS

John Hamilton has grown up in the Marine Industry. He is an accomplished 100 Ton Master, a licensed Able Bodied Seaman, a Florida Licensed Insurance Adjuster. He is a graduate of Chapman’s Yacht & Small Craft School, in addition, the Marine Damage Survey and Assessment School. He is also well respected for his knowledge in small craft repair and maintenance.

John is a current member of ACMS (The Association of Certified Marine Surveyors), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers), as well as an ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council) Certified Marine Technician. He belongs to Boat US and is a PADI Advanced Diver. His hobbies are fishing, SCUBA Diving and of course, Boating.

Stuart Hamilton, CMS

Stuart Hamilton (Stu) Worked on private yachts and commercial fishing boats throughout his life.  He is a US Navy Vietnam Veteran with time on River Patrol Boats and Destroyers.  He is a 100 Ton Master and was an instructor at the Chapman’s School of Seamanship.  He owns and maintains a 57’ Nordhavn and has recently rebuilt a 31’ Bertram Bahia Mar.  He holds a Florida Insurance Adjuster’s License and is a graduate of the Chapman’s Yacht & Small Craft Survey School as well as the Chapman’s Marine Damage Survey and Assessment School.

He is a current member of ACMS, NFPA and SNAME, as well as an ABYC Certified Marine Technician.  He is also is a Vessel Safety Examiner for the St. Lucie River Power Squadron, a PADI Advanced Diver and a Boat US member.  Hobbies are, SCUBA diving, Aviation and of course, boating.

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Why Boat Owners Trust

Hamilton & Hamilton Marine Surveyors

 

  • Certified ACMS® & ABYC Marine Surveyors
  • Over 20 years of marine survey experience
  •  Insurance & lender-approved reporting formats
  • Detailed, unbiased, non-intrusive inspections
  • Fast turnaround times and accurate reports
  • Serving the Florida Treasure Coast & surrounding areas

 

Let us help you protect your investment with confidence.