scottmarinesurveyor1984@gmail.com
718-377-6764
Trusted inspections and valuations since 1984 - protecting your vessel, your investment, and your peace of mind.
Whether you’re purchasing your first vessel or managing a fleet, understanding the true condition and value of a boat is essential. A marine survey provides more than just peace of mind-it serves as a critical instrument in evaluating the vessel’s structural integrity, mechanical systems, and overall seaworthiness. Our surveys serve as an essential tool for prospective buyers seeking clarity on a vessel’s true condition, as well as for meeting the formal requirements of financial institutions and insurance providers. Whether for valuation, underwriting, or claims assessment, a professional survey delivers more than just compliance-it provides critical insight that protects your investment, enhances operational reliability, and supports informed, responsible ownership. By uncovering hidden deficiencies, safety concerns, or costly repairs before they become liabilities, our inspections offer the foresight every prudent boat owner deserves. We offer a suite of specialized marine surveying services for both new and pre-owned vessels, each tailored to address specific needs with the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and integrity.
A comprehensive inspection designed to inform prospective buyers of a vessel's current condition, operational integrity, and fair market value. This survey provides the critical insight needed to make an informed investment and avoid costly surprises.
Conducted to meet insurer requirements, these surveys assess a vessel’s seaworthiness, safety equipment, and structural condition. The findings help determine insurability and inform policy underwriting or renewal terms.
An objective evaluation of damages resulting from accidents, storms, or other marine incidents. This service supports accurate claims processing, repair validation, and negotiation with insurance providers or third parties.
Often required by lenders, this survey assesses the vessel’s condition and value when used as loan collateral. It provides financial institutions with confidence in the asset’s reliability and market standing
A detailed valuation report reflecting the current market or replacement value of a vessel, based on age, condition, and comparable sales. Ideal for estate planning, financing, or legal matters where precise valuation is essential.
A comprehensive inspection that evaluates the vessel’s overall condition and verifies compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards-including an assessment of onboard safety equipment as required by U.S. Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.) federal regulations. This survey is particularly valuable for owners aiming to maintain vessel integrity, ensure regulatory readiness, or prepare for upgrades, refits, or changes in use.
We invite you to complete our contact form, and a qualified marine surveyor will be pleased to assist you in determining the most suitable service based on your vessel and intended use.
For an accurate and timely quotation, kindly include the vessel’s year, make, and model, along with its current location.
Scott J. Schiffman 
scottmarinesurveyor1984@gmail.com
718-377-6764
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917-497-7969