Pre-Purchase Marine Survey
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Get the professional guidance you need before purchasing your next boat or yacht.
Trusted Boat & Yacht Pre-Purchase Surveys
Across the Florida Treasure Coast
Buying a boat or yacht is a major investment, and the last thing any buyer wants is a costly surprise after the sale. A pre-purchase marine survey gives you a complete, expert evaluation of the vessel’s structural integrity, mechanical systems, safety components, and overall condition—before you finalize your purchase.
Hamilton & Hamilton Marine Surveyors provides unbiased, detailed, and insurance-accepted surveys so you can make an informed buying decision with confidence.
What Is a Pre-Purchase Marine Survey?
A pre-purchase survey is the most thorough and comprehensive inspection available. It evaluates all accessible areas of a vessel and includes:
- Structural components
- Hull and deck condition
- Electrical and mechanical systems
- Fuel systems
- Safety equipment
- Moisture readings
- Exterior & interior condition
- Navigation equipment
- Evidence of past repairs or hidden damage
This survey ensures the vessel is seaworthy, appropriately valued, and free of defects or conditions that could impact safety or future costs.
What’s Included in Our Pre-Purchase Marine Survey
You’ll receive a highly detailed, insurance-accepted written report that includes:
✓ Structural Inspection – Hull, deck, transom, stringers, bulkheads, and visible support structures.
✓ Mechanical & Electrical Systems – Engines, generators, wiring, batteries, breakers, switches, and operational components.
✓ Moisture & Thermal Imaging Analysis – Using advanced tools to detect moisture intrusion, delamination, heat anomalies, and hidden structural issues.
✓ Rigging, Fuel, & Plumbing Systems – Fuel lines, hoses, tanks, pumps, pressure systems, seacocks, and bilge systems.
✓ Safety & Compliance Review – Navigation lights, life-saving equipment, fire suppression, and USCG compliance.
✓ Sea Trial – Evaluation of performance under operation, including RPM, vibration, steering response, temperature, and handling.
✓ Market-Based Fair Value Estimate – Comparable vessels + current condition → a realistic and accurate value range.
Why a Pre-Purchase Survey Is Essential
A survey protects you from:
- Unexpected repair costs
- Unsafe conditions or hidden damage
- Overpaying for the vessel
- Insurance or financing delays
- Future safety risks
With our report in hand, you can negotiate confidently, walk away from a risky purchase, or move forward knowing the vessel has been professionally evaluated.
Why Choose Hamilton & Hamilton
Marine Surveyors
With over 50 years of combined experience, Hamilton & Hamilton Marine Surveyors is one of the treasure Coast’s most reputable, trusted inspection teams.
✔ CMS Certified Marine Surveyor
✔ Insurance-approved reporting format
✔ Non-intrusive survey methods
✔ Father & son surveyor team
✔ Detailed, honest, and unbiased evaluations
✔ Serving Palm City, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Hobe Sound, Fort Pierce, Jupiter & Palm Beach
Let us help you protect your investment with confidence.
Service Areas
We proudly provide our marine services and marine surveys in:
Sebastian | Fort Pierce | Jensen Beach | Stuart | Palm City | Hutchinson Island | Hobe Sound | Tequesta | Jupiter | Palm Beach | Boca Raton | Fort Lauderdale | Miami
…and surrounding Treasure Coast communities.