Marine Surveyors

[John B.]

While walking through my local Borders Bookstore I came across an interesting book and thought I would pass the title along. The book is "Surveying Fiberglass Sailboats; A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers and Owners". The book is written by Henry C. Mustin, a Marine Surveyor from Marblehead, MA. Published by An International Marine/McGraw-Hill Book, Camden, Maine. Cost $17.95.

The book is written not to make a surveyor out of anyone, but rather a more knowledgable potential buyer who will realize the need for a sound survey.

This brings up a question. Can anyone provide recommendation for a Surveyor in the Marion, MA area ?

Thanks,

John B.
johnb91536@aol.com
Typhoon owner hope-to-be



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[Steve Alarcon]

John,
Go to the BoatUS website (http://www.boatus.com). Somewhere in there you will find information about surveyors by geographic area. I don't think it consitutes a recommendation, but at least you will get some names for interviewing.

Steve Alarcon
CD30 Temerity
Seattle



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[Bob Sloat]

Check out

http://www.impulz.net/buzzardsbay/boats.htm


Can't vouch for any of these folks, but they seem to cover the area.



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[Bob Pence]

While walking through my local Borders Bookstore I came across an interesting book and thought I would pass the title along. The book is "Surveying Fiberglass Sailboats; A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers and Owners". The book is written by Henry C. Mustin, a Marine Surveyor from Marblehead, MA. Published by An International Marine/McGraw-Hill Book, Camden, Maine. Cost $17.95.

The book is written not to make a surveyor out of anyone, but rather a more knowledgable potential buyer who will realize the need for a sound survey.

I have had direct dealings with 6 surveyors as buyer, seller and two insurance surveyors. The AllState surveyor who surveyed my sailboat virtually destroyed in hurricane Bertha was excellent. Bob Noyce, surveyor in Annapolis was used on a trawler and a sailboat I purchased and he was the best. He does an excellent survey and helps bring the buyer and seller together. The rest were a waste other than being necessary for the buyer to secure mortgage and insurance. Remember, surveyors are not appraisers, especially if they base their appraisal on BUC, which is useless as many boat sales listed on BUC are never reported sold. It does not take a rocket scientist to learn to use a phenolic hammer for hull, deck and cabin testing. Remember few if any surveyors go aloft, they view with a monocular. Be sure they go on the sea trial to observe vibration, cutlass bearing movement, stuffing box, oil leaks etc. As far as I know, surveyors are not licensed. Anyone can have a card printed SURVEYOR. Most belong to an association. For the purchase of a Typhoon I am not sure the expense of a survey is warrented. It is easy to take down the mast and examine the rigging. There are little or no hidden areas. Phenolic hammer testing should locate any voids. It is not too difficult to spot blisters.

This brings up a question. Can anyone provide recommendation for a Surveyor in the Marion, MA area ?

Thanks,

John B.
johnb91536@aol.com
Typhoon owner hope-to-be

sixpence@dmv.com

[Dan E.]

Yes, I too found Henry Mustins book on basic surveying at my local Massachusetts Borders Bookstore. I also found what I consider to be an even better book by Don Casey entitled "Inspecting the Aging Sailboat". Both are International Marine titles, but Don's is hardcover. Oddly enough it is only a couple of bucks more then Henry's, which is softcover. I find the two books complimentary, but Don's has alot more illustrations (note this means hand drawings, not photos). I think both were well worth my purchasing as I plan on continuing the practice of "self-surveying".



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[Brian Hickson]

When I can't find the book I want at a used book store, I sometimes revert to bibliofind.com. Most books listed with Armchair Sailor, Paradise Cay, etc., can be purchased at substantial savings. Why pay $49.95 for Nigel Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual", when you can buy a slightly used edition for $20.

[Don F]

I used and was very happy with Danial Knott, from Barnstable. Hope he hasn't retired. Also recomended to me were Donnie Linde, of Pembroke, and Paul Haley, of Marblehead, who teaches surveying at Woodenboat School. Let me know if you would like phone #s or addresses. A good survey is worth the money.

While walking through my local Borders Bookstore I came across an interesting book and thought I would pass the title along. The book is "Surveying Fiberglass Sailboats; A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers and Owners". The book is written by Henry C. Mustin, a Marine Surveyor from Marblehead, MA. Published by An International Marine/McGraw-Hill Book, Camden, Maine. Cost $17.95.

The book is written not to make a surveyor out of anyone, but rather a more knowledgable potential buyer who will realize the need for a sound survey.

This brings up a question. Can anyone provide recommendation for a Surveyor in the Marion, MA area ?

Thanks,

John B.
johnb91536@aol.com
Typhoon owner hope-to-be

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