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Simex International - Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale at 954-854-8181.Fort Lauderdale Marine Damage Surveys
For the vast majority of boat owners, their vessels are no less than children in their hearts and minds. We all have (what others call strange) attachments to our vessels. This is certainly not outside of the norm when it comes to boat ownership. You are part of a very large group that spans across the globe. When your vessel is damaged in one way or another it, it can truly be a problematic thing. Handling everything with the insurance company and marine repair facility can be super stressful, and confusing at times. The one thing you should know is that you will be required by your insurance company to have a professional marine surveyor perform a marine damage survey. There is no way around it. It’s no different from having the car insurance adjuster evaluating the damages that your vehicle sustained in an accident. It’s the way things work with insurance. Simex Marine Surveyors provides in-depth surveys for damage to vessels in Fort Lauderdale and throughout SE Florida.
Marine Insurance Evaluation Surveys in Boca Raton
Those who have owned watercrafts before, understand the intricacies involved with obtaining the proper insurance coverage for their vessels however; newcomers to the boat world are usually oblivious to how the marine insurance company world works. Unfortunately, once their blinders are removed and they become educated about the requirements, most of them are utterly baffled. They generally think vessel insurance is like car insurance; you pick up the phone, give them a VIN number and poof, you’re insured. They’re flabbergasted when they find out they need an insurance evaluation done by a marine surveyor. This is why it is important to do the research before you jump feet first into owning your own vessel. A marine insurance survey is an in-depth evaluation of the vessel and all of its systems. The insurance company needs this to gauge the value of the boat, and how much it insurance they are willing to provide. Simex Marine Surveyors offers comprehensive marine insurance evaluations throughout Palm Beach County.
Marine Surveyors in Boca Raton
If there is one thing that the vast majority of people living in South Florida can agree upon, it’s the fact that they all love the water, and everything that living near it brings. From basking in the sun on the silky sand beaches, and frolicking in the water as the waves lap at the shore, to casting into the bay in hope of catching a big fish, and feeling the waves under the boat as you race across the Atlantic, most residents love it all. It is most people’s dream to actually own their own boats, so they can go out on the water whenever they feel the need to experience that freedom that boating provides. Unfortunately, many people see a vessel that looks nice, and make a spur of the moment decision to buy it. Unfortunately, most of those buyers quickly realize that they were bamboozled, and spent their hard-earned savings on a money pit. This can be avoided very easily, if you make sure to have a professional inspect the boat before you hand over your cash. Simex Marine Surveyors offer complete pre-purchase inspections for vessels in Palm Beach County.
Atlantic to Pacific Ocean Route Yacht Delivery
There are plenty of yacht owners who firmly believe that they can easily take the helm of their vessels and make their way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by way of the famous Panama Canal. While it definitely sounds like it would be an incredible adventure and experience to do so, many mariners find it difficult to maneuver their large vessels through the narrow locks. In all reality, the locks are only a little bit wider that one hundred feet across. This could certainly pose a major league problem for the average boater. It can truly be quite daunting however; a professional Captain could handily take on this task without issue. All of the YouTube videos and Yachting magazine articles in the world cannot make up for lack of experience with a vessel. It is absolutely essential that an expert Captain handle the trip from coast to coast for you. Of course, you certainly could stay aboard the vessel during the transoceanic trip. Simex Marine Surveyors provides complete yacht delivery services from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast.
SE Florida Inland Route Vessel Delivery
No matter how experienced the average mariner is, learning all of the functions and quirks involved with mastering the operation of an unfamiliar vessel can be nothing short of a nightmare. It takes a lot of time to know and understand all of the intricacies involved with maneuvering an unfamiliar vessel through oftentimes, narrow intracoastal waterways. Being on the water without having a thorough knowledge of the yacht you are at the helm of can prove to be dangerous for all onboard, as well as for others which you are sharing the water. Safety should always be the top priority on the list when getting a vessel from one area to another. By hiring a professional company to take care of getting your boat from where it is to where you want it to be, you can rest assured that the vessel will get there without issue. It seems to be the smartest thing to do. Simex Marine Surveyors provides the highest quality vessel delivery services for SE Florida inland route transport available in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas.
Transoceanic Yacht Delivery
Relocating a large vessel from one coastal waterway to another can be a daunting task, even for a seasoned mariner. This is especially true when it comes down to manoeuvring the vessel through the locks of the Panama Canal. Considering the locks are only a little over one hundred feet wide, there’s no shame in finding it to be a bit more than the average yacht owner can handle. In all honesty, it’s much wiser to play it safe, rather than be sorry later on down the line. You certainly would not want your precious vessel to be damaged because of your lack of experience going through the canal! Many mariners opt to hire an experienced Captain who is extremely familiar with the transoceanic delivery of vessels. You should never let your lack of expertise jeopardize the safety of your vessel, and those who are aboard it. Or those who are aboard yachts in the area. Simex Marine Surveyors offers a seasoned Captain with decades of experience for transoceanic yacht delivery worldwide.
Marine Insurance Evaluation Surveys in West Palm Beach
Many people and even new boat owners do not realize that you are required in Florida to insure your watercraft vessel, it is a state requirement just like insuring your vehicle on roadways. This protects you, your vessel and other’ property. The biggest difference between insuring your vehicle and your watercraft is that the insurance companies for watercraft vessels require a marine insurance evaluation survey. This must be completed by a vessel evaluation inspector. Until this evaluation survey is completed you cannot secure the required insurance for your vessel in West Palm Beach. Simex International Marine Surveyors will relieve all the stress of getting this completed.
Marine Consultants in Palm Beach County
Most seasoned mariners know that it is of the utmost importance to have a trusted and knowledgeable marine surveyor on which they can rely. Those new to boating tend to believe that they can watch a few YouTube videos and read a couple of webpages about boating and they will be experts on the subject. Unfortunately for them, that miniscule amount of information can prove to be incredibly dangerous and expensive in the long run. You wouldn’t believe the number of people who go out in search of their first boats, and turn over their hard-earned money without having the boat evaluated by a professional marine vessel surveyor. Nine times out of ten, the person has simply thrown his money out the window. The issues with the boat they got a “great deal” on, more often than not will cost far more than the value of the vessel. All of this headache could have been avoided by contacting an inspector for the boat. Simex Marine Surveyors offers professional consultants for inspections before you buy a boat in Palm Beach County.
Family Yacht Consultants in Boca Raton
Most of the families who live in the Palm Beach County area either have boats, or are saving as much as they can to make their first vessel purchase. It seems that each time a vessel owner decides to by a new boat, they constantly get larger and larger vessels. Once you find something that you love to do, you always want bigger and better equipment, and the same holds true with boating. Eventually, the avid mariner will work himself up to a yacht. As you probably know, every vessel is different. It would surely be beneficial for the lucky family to take part in training sessions with qualified yacht instructors. The training classes will help everyone learn how to safely operate the vessel, as well as all of its systems. This is very important for everyone’s safety. Simex Marine Surveyors offers classes with highly skilled boating consultants in Boca Raton.
Marine Surveyors in Broward County
It is the dream of many people who live in beautiful Broward County to one day be able to buy his or her own boat. Owning a vessel in South Florida makes sense because you can simply take it out on the weekends and enjoy a bit of a mini-vacation whenever you have time off from work. Boats are also a wonderful way to bond with the family, and enjoy each other’s company without lots of distractions. Besides, boating and fishing are fun for people of all ages! Many people save for a good while so they can buy a boat, but they have no idea of the intricacies involved with vessel ownership. A lot assume that if it looks nice and seems to run well that it’s all good. Nothing can be further from the truth. A pre-purchase vessel inspection will make you aware of any underlying issues. It can save you a boatload of troubles. Simex Marine Surveyors offers complete marine inspection services in Broward County.
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Insurance Surveys
There are many requirements that an insurance company expects the Fort Lauderdale owner of a vessel to comply with, including a mandatory marine insurance survey. When you need marine consultants in Fort Lauderdale, it would be wise to contact the most widely sought after vessel insurance inspectors in the area, Simex International – Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale.
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Marine Survey
A Marine Survey is an impartial critical examination of a marine vessel to ascertain facts regarding its condition. The exact nature of the survey will determine what is to be inspected. Most frequently asked for, is a Condition & Valuation Survey, commissioned to satisfy a potential buyer of the Fair Market Value of the subject asset. The vessel’s structure, its support systems, equipment and electronics are inspected and tested, the vessel is dry-docked and Sea Trials conducted.
Insurance Surveys may be as stringent, but depend on what the Insurers demands are.
Customs Valuation Surveys relate to the importation into the USA of foreign built vessels.
Valuation Surveys for the IRS are related to the donation of vessels to charitable causes, to enable the owner to gain a tax write off.
Marine Surveys should be conducted by experienced and competent inspectors who are licensed and insured.
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