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Conference vicki::boats

Title:	Powerboats
Notice:	Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267
Moderator:	KWLITY::SUTER

Created:	Thu May 12 1988
Last Modified:	Wed Jun 04 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1275
Total number of notes:	18109

474.0. "Boat Surveyor's Credentials" by BOSTON::DAGOSTINO () Sun Aug 13 1989 16:27

    Hi fellow boaters,
    
    
    What kind of credentials should a boat inspector have? Is there
    some kind of license, bond, or certification? I would like to get
    a power boat looked at (if there is a difference between a sail
    or power inspector).
    
    I would appreciate some recommendations.
    
    Thanks
    
    Joe D.

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474.1 Boat Surveyor's Credentials GUEMUS::SASLOW_ST STEVE Mon Aug 14 1989 13:10 14

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474.1	Boat Surveyor's Credentials	GUEMUS::SASLOW_ST	STEVE	`Mon Aug 14 1989 13:10`	14
	Anybody can hang out a shingle and call themselves a surveyor (not inspector as you called it). There is no license required unless some states have local laws but I doubt that. The best way to find a good one is to talk to some local lenders and see who they use for surveys that they grant loans from. Insurance agents for boats may also give you a reference. When the same person's name keeps coming up, you have your candidate. You want a tough and thorough survey so ask who is a picky surveyor . Also remember that a survey only covers the hull and equipment, not the engines. You will need a separate engine survey by a marine mechanic. Lots of luck.

    Anybody can hang out a shingle and call themselves a surveyor (not
    inspector as you called it). There is no license required unless
    some states have local laws but I doubt that.
    The best way to find a good one is to talk to some local lenders
    and see who they use for surveys that they grant loans from. Insurance
    agents for boats may also give you a reference. When the same person's
    name keeps coming up, you have your candidate. You want a tough
    and thorough survey so ask who is a picky surveyor .
    Also remember that a survey only covers the hull and equipment,
    not the engines. You will need a separate engine survey by a marine
    mechanic.
    
    Lots of luck.