Marine Surveying

Pre-Purchase Surveys

A pre-purchase survey provides an independent evaluation of a vessel before ownership changes hands.

The survey examines the vessel’s accessible structure, machinery, electrical systems, installed equipment, safety equipment, and overall condition. Findings can help identify deficiencies, maintenance concerns, and other issues that should be considered before completing the purchase.

A written report documents the vessel’s condition and relevant findings at the time of inspection.

Insurance Surveys

Insurance companies may require a current survey to evaluate a vessel’s condition, equipment, safety systems, and estimated value.

IJF2 Maritime provides condition and value surveys for yachts and small craft to help owners supply insurers and underwriters with the vessel information they require.

Because Jeff’s background includes yacht construction, electrical systems, service, and warranty management, the inspection goes beyond surface condition to consider the vessel as a complete system.

Appraisals & Valuations

When an accurate opinion of a vessel’s value is needed, IJF2 Maritime provides appraisal and valuation services supported by the vessel’s condition, equipment, specifications, and applicable market information.

Valuations may be needed for:

• Financing
• Estate planning
• Donations
• Legal matters
• Insurance purposes
• Vessel sales and ownership transfers

Damage Claims

When a vessel has sustained damage, determining what happened, what was affected, and what may be required to correct it is critical.

IJF2 Maritime provides inspections and documentation for marine damage claims, drawing on Jeff’s extensive background in yacht manufacturing, service operations, warranty management, electrical diagnostics, and vessel systems.

Assignments can include evaluation of the reported damage, documentation of affected components, and investigation into contributing conditions when appropriate.

Fire Investigations

Marine fires can involve complicated interactions between electrical systems, machinery, fuel systems, equipment, and vessel construction.

Jeff’s background as an ABYC Master Technician, including electrical and corrosion certifications, combined with decades of marine manufacturing and systems experience, provides a strong technical foundation for investigating vessel fire damage and potential contributing factors.

Experience With a Wide Range of Vessels

IJF2 Maritime accepts surveying assignments involving a variety of yacht and small craft, including more specialized vessels that may require additional knowledge of their construction and systems.

Wooden Boats
Wooden vessels require an understanding of construction methods, materials, deterioration, repairs, and the ways structural issues can develop over time.

Jeff’s extensive yacht manufacturing and repair background provides valuable perspective when evaluating traditionally constructed and wooden vessels.

Houseboats
Houseboats can combine marine construction and propulsion systems with extensive AC and DC electrical systems, generators, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and other residential-style equipment.

IJF2 Maritime can evaluate these vessels with both their marine and onboard systems in mind.