Boat Inspection Cost

[Patrick Morin]

Have an uncle who has volunteered to accompany me this weekend to inspect what might become my first Cape Dory. I'm paying for his flight and hotel, however I'd also like to compensate him for his expertise. Question to the board...what's the going rate for inspecting a 28 ft. Cape Dory?

Thanks,

Patrick

[Jim]

I just paid $150.00 for a licensed and experienced professional surveyer to survey a 17' sailboat. I would guess in the $250-$300range depending upon the depth and extent of the written survey. A professionally done survey can help with your insurance costs and if the unfortunate happens, a claim. I stress that this is a professionals report. Even a very experienced sailor is not going to be recognized by an insurance company as a surveyor.



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[Warren Kaplan]

Have an uncle who has volunteered to accompany me this weekend to inspect what might become my first Cape Dory. I'm paying for his flight and hotel, however I'd also like to compensate him for his expertise. Question to the board...what's the going rate for inspecting a 28 ft. Cape Dory?

Thanks,

Patrick

Patrick,
When I bought my CD27 in March, 2000 I had it professionally surveyed first. The going rate then was $12 a foot. Cost me $324 and well worth it. That's 2 years ago remember and the survey took place in New Jersey. Hope this helps.

Warren Kaplan
Sine Qua Non
CD27 #166



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[Michael Bond]

Patrick, Not to question your uncle's credentialsbut, if you are going to insure and or finance this vessel you are going to need a licensed surveyor to provide you with a survey. The costs for a out of the water survey should run Ten to twelve dollars fer foot, not including any haul charges. You probably will spend more than this on airfare. I would not consider a purchase of any vessel with out the services of a professional surveyor. They know what to look for. Good luck.

Michael Bond
CD30K
"Frivolity"



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[Bill Brockschmidt]

Have an uncle who has volunteered to accompany me this weekend to inspect what might become my first Cape Dory. I'm paying for his flight and hotel, however I'd also like to compensate him for his expertise. Question to the board...what's the going rate for inspecting a 28 ft. Cape Dory?

Thanks,

Patrick

We paid $16.00 per foot here on Maryland's Eastern Shore in November 2001. Total cost for our CD28 - $448.00, plus the cost of a short haul on the travel lift at the marina. The surveyor was certified, and we were well satisfied with his work. He spent a lot of time with a moisture meter going over the entire boat. Our insurance company required the survey prior to insuring the boat, and also required us to fix a number of the findings in the survey report. Another local surveyor would have done it for a dollar or two per foot less, but we would have had to wait two or three weeks.

Bill Brockschmidt
DULCINEA
CD28 #234



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[Paul Hierstein]

I just paid $150.00 for a licensed and experienced professional surveyer to survey a 17' sailboat. I would guess in the $250-$300range depending upon the depth and extent of the written survey. A professionally done survey can help with your insurance costs and if the unfortunate happens, a claim. I stress that this is a professionals report. Even a very experienced sailor is not going to be recognized by an insurance company as a surveyor.

Also be sure to hire a surveyor who is a member of SAMS or NAMS.



paulhstn@aol.com

[JimL]

Don't you agree?? (just kidding around, folks)



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[Bob B]

I had a licensed surveyor look at my CD25D and he charged about $400 to to the work. He went aloft and took a look at the fittings, sheaves and halyards. He also did a complete moisture reading on the deck and then an examination of the hull when the boat was hauled and pressure washed. He also spent three hours under power to the outhaul facility checking engine temperatures and such on the way. The entire process costs about 550 but was worth it. He proclaimed the value of the boat above the blue book value because of the good condition.

As said before, check with your insurance company and see what their requirements are for a licensed surveyor.

Bob B.
CD25D Tiva



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[Patrick Morin]

Thanks to all responded. I appreciate the feedback and advice.

Patrick

Have an uncle who has volunteered to accompany me this weekend to inspect what might become my first Cape Dory. I'm paying for his flight and hotel, however I'd also like to compensate him for his expertise. Question to the board...what's the going rate for inspecting a 28 ft. Cape Dory?

Thanks,

Patrick