Marine Surveyors in Panhandle Area of Florida

[Sea Hunt]

I may be in need of a marine surveyor in the "Panhandle area of Florida" - Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Destin, etc., or possibly someone from Mobile, Al.

Any names of reputable, honest, knowledgeable, fair surveyors who will not try to take advantage of a "tadpole" sailor will be much appreciated.

I intend no offense towards attorneys (an honorable profession) but I am reminded of a joke about a poor guy who is looking for an honest and reputable attorney. He goes to see three lawyers and . . . . . . . . . .
Oh, never mind.

Fair winds,

[Troy Scott]

Lee Creekmore from Mobile is a good and honest surveyor. His telephone number is 251 422 1033.

[Sea Hunt]

Hello Troy:

Thank you. I have sent Mr. Creekmore an email to determine if he would be interested and how much advance notification he would need.

Anyone else have the names of other reputable, honest marine surveyors in the Panhandle area of Florida

Fair winds,

Robert

[Sea Hunt]

I talked with Mrs. Creekmore today. It is too far to drive for Mr. Creekmore.

Sooooo, does anyone know of another reputable, honest, fair, patient marine surveyor in the Pensacola area

Thanks and Fair winds,

[Joe CD MS 300]

The BOATUS website has a list of recommended surveyors. It's probably somewhere in the insurance section.

Joe

[WAYNE A.]

We had a great experience with James Avery out of Destin. He was thorough, considerate and has been helpful well after we purchased Solmar. I don't hesitate reccomending him. 850.582.9880

Good luck,
Wayne

[Sea Hunt]

Hello Wayne:

Thank you very much for the information. I talked with Jim Avery this morning. He was very kind and patient. If I am able to come to an agreed price (this is a big "if"), I will definitely hire him for the survey. Interestingly, he advised he was a Cape Dory dealer in NW Florida in the late 1970s and is very familiar with CD systems, construction, etc.

Joe, I went to the BoatUS website. Fortunately, Jim Avery is listed with (by) them so it should work out well.

I will initially try to get insurance with the insurance company I have used for my home and truck for the past 28 years as I am hopeful they will give me a discount for being a "loyal" policy holder.

I still have significant issues with dock space. Even temporary dock space (month to month) in South Florida is at a premium and the costs are up to about $560 - $600 a month, most with no water and no electric. I am reluctant to go the "mooring" route as the sailing club that has the mooring field is being assailed by the City of Miami redevelopment agency that wants to convert the club land and mooring field into a walkway, park, etc. and eliminate the mooring field. Paying $1,000 now just to join the club seems like a poor investment.

On the up side, one of the CDSOA members in South Florida has been very, very helpful and encouraging and has made several excellent suggestions and recommendations.

Fair winds,