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We perform marine pre-purchase (for the buyer) and vessel condition and valuation (C&V) surveys (for the owner, bank or insurance company) on recreational and small commercial vessels (less than 150 ft.) located in the central , north central, south central, eastern Kentucky and north central Tennessee

Lakes covered are: - Cumberland, Dale Hollow, Green River, Laurel, Herrington, Cave Run, Yatesville, Paintsville, Dewey and Norris Lakes
Rivers covered are : Kentucky and Ohio

Bill Burke - Marine Surveyor , USSA - MMS, SAMS - SA
Toll Free 1-866-678-4963, Cell 1-270-350-1416

Presenting the following credentials:
Membership in The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors - SAMS
Membership in U.S Surveyors Association - USSA
Professional recognition by SAMS as a Surveyor Associate (SA)
Professional recognition by USSA as a Master Marine Surveyor (MMS)
Professional affiliation with ABYC - American Boat and Yacht Council
Professional affiliation with NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
American Society For Quality - Certified Quality Auditor CQA, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
RAB QSA Accredited ISO/QS 9000 - TS16949 Lead Assessor

Our Surveys have been accepted by the following organizations:
Banking:
1st Commercial Corporation of America
BB&T Bank
Bank Of America
Consumers Credit Union
Deutche Financial Services
Dimen Financial Services
General Electric Financial Services, GMAC
Integra Bank
Intercoastal Financial Group
Madison Bank, Richmond, KY
Monticello Banking Company
Regions Bank
Planters Bank
Trident Funding Corporation
Union Planters Bank
US Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Trane Credit Union
Essex Credit
E-boatloans.com
Couminuty Trust Bank
First and Farmers Bank
Bank of The Bluegrass
Insurance:
Allstate Insurance Company
American Marine Insurance
American Marine Underwriters
Chubb Insurance Group, Yacht Insurance
Farmers Insurance
Lloyd's Maritime Yacht Insurance
Lloyd's Of London Commercial Maritime Underwriters
Progressive Insurance Company
State Farm Insurance Company
United Marine Underwriters, Admiralty Yacht Insurance
Zurich Marine Insurance
Boat US
Davis and Associates Insurance
Pence Insurance Agency
Ed Jones Agency
USAA Insurance
Crabtree Wilson Insurance

Our Recreational Vessel Rates :
Vessels less than 30 feet : $450
Vessels 30 feet in length and less than 50 feet : $500
Vessels over 51 feet in length and less than 70 feet : $550
Vessels over 70 feet in length and less than 80 feet : $575
Vessels over 80 feet in length : $650
Vessels over 90 feet in length : $700
Travel adder is .48 per mile, is dependant upon point of origin and will be discussed while making the survey appointment

Additional Services - when performed at the time of initial survey :
Shake down cruise / sea trials with survey - $150.00 - 1st hour , $75 - 2nd hour
Out of water hull and drive inspection - $100.00
Moisture Testing - FRP vessels must be out of water and dry a minimum of 3- 5 full days - $150.00
Ultrasonic hull thickness testing from outside the hull - out of water -$400
Ultrasonic hull thickness testing from inside the hull , vessel in water - $100
Galvanic and stray current corrosion testing - $50.00
Spectrographic Engine Oil Analysis with lab report = $42.50 per engine or $110 for twin engines and genset
References available upon request....just ask !

All survey reports are mailed, e-mailed, faxed or delivered within 72 hours of the survey completion

Our Terms:
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover as well as Cash or Check.
Full payment is expected as services are rendered

Bill Burke - Marine Surveyor , USSA - MMS, SAMS - SA

Please contact us toll free at 1-866-678-4963 or Cell 1-270-350-1416
to arrange for a survey of your vessel.

More Information :

The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors - SAMS

Find a SAMS Surveyor in Your Area

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