Marina del Rey · 90292 · SAMS & NAMS Certified
Marine survey services in Marina del Rey, CA. Pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys, appraisals, and condition reports for sailboats, powerboats, and yachts. SAMS and NAMS certified surveyors.
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About the service
A marine survey is the most important investment you can make before buying a boat — or before insuring one. In Marina del Rey, where boats change hands frequently and the market for used vessels is active year-round, a professional survey can mean the difference between a great purchase and an expensive mistake.
We connect buyers, sellers, and insurers with SAMS and NAMS certified marine surveyors who operate throughout the greater Marina del Rey area. Surveys are typically scheduled within 3–7 days and include a detailed written report with photographs.
What's included
Types of surveys
Pre-purchase survey — the most common. A thorough inspection of all systems before you commit to buying. Covers hull, structure, mechanical, electrical, and safety equipment. Saves many buyers from expensive hidden problems.
Insurance survey — required by most marine insurers for vessels over 10 years old or above a certain value. Establishes the vessel's insurable value and condition.
Damage survey — after a collision, grounding, or other incident. Documents the damage for insurance claim purposes.
Appraisal survey — establishes fair market value for financing, estate purposes, or dispute resolution.
Describe what's going on with your boat and we'll figure it out together — no pressure, no commitment.
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A marine survey uncovers hidden problems that aren't visible to the untrained eye — osmotic blisters below the waterline, hidden structural damage, deferred maintenance, fraudulent descriptions. In Marina del Rey's active used-boat market, surveys routinely save buyers far more than they cost.
A pre-purchase survey covers the hull (topsides and underbody), deck and structure, engine and mechanical systems, electrical systems, safety equipment, and an overall valuation. You receive a detailed written report with photographs.
A typical survey on a 30–45ft boat takes 4–6 hours. Larger vessels or those with complex systems take longer. The written report is usually delivered within 3–5 business days.
Pre-purchase surveys typically require a haul-out so the surveyor can inspect the underbody and running gear. Insurance surveys on newer boats sometimes don't. We can coordinate the haul-out with local Marina del Rey yards.
A condition survey (no haul) can be done dockside but is less comprehensive and won't satisfy most lenders or insurers. We recommend a full haul-out survey for any significant purchase.
Marine survey fees vary by vessel size and survey type. Call us at (424) 766-5713 for a quote specific to your vessel and situation.
No — surveys are written for the client who commissioned them. A buyer should always commission their own independent survey, regardless of what the seller provides.
Yes — we can coordinate the haul-out at local Marina del Rey boatyards as part of the survey process. Just let us know when you call.