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Simex International - Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale at 954-854-8181.Sunday Afternoon on the Water
As a vessel owner for several decades, I consider each and every boat that I have owned like they were my children. Once they grew up and were old enough, it was time for them to leave the proverbial nest. Two months ago, I brought the wife and adult kids with the grandkids out on the boat for a relaxing Sunday afternoon on the water. The day started out quite normally. We did some fishing while the grandkids made every spot possible on the vessel sticky with chocolate residue handed out by my wife. I wish she would stop doing that. She knows it takes me forever to clean it all up.
Yacht Damage Evaluation Reports in Palm Beach County
One thing that every vessel owner has in common is that they all absolutely love their boats and will go to the ends of the earth to protect them from damage. A boat is a member of the family. It entertains. It keeps people safe. It can provide a means to catch food, and a good tan to boot. Unfortunately, even the most experienced and cautious of yachtsmen can end up with their vessels being damaged. Generally, it’s through no fault of their own; however, the damage still occurred and needs to be addressed. The insurance company will have your marine insurance evaluation survey on file, so they will have something viable to compare to the new damages. They will require a damage evaluation report for your yacht. This must be performed by a certified marine surveyor. It’s also for your protection too. Simex Marine Surveyors offers complete marine services in South Florida.
Vessel Evaluation Surveys in Broward County
The biggest mistake made by people taking them step to buy their first boats is that they do so at the spur of the moment. They enter in the transaction blindly and generally, it winds up biting them in the butt. Most novices have no clue what a marine surveyor does or how important they are to vessel owners and their financial well-beings. Getting a pre-purchase survey performed is like have a technician evaluate the condition of a vehicle before you fork over the cash. It protects you from making a bad deal that could cost you thousands and thousands of dollars in the long run. A marine survey can also give you some leverage when it comes to negotiating a fair price for the boat. Of course, the survey will also give you a head’s up as to how well the vessel was maintained and any potential issues you might be facing with it in the near future. The cost of the survey is well worth the peace of mind it will provide. Simex Marine Surveyors offers pre-purchase evaluation reports in Fort Lauderdale.
Boat Insurance Surveyors in West Palm Beach
Every seasoned mariner knows that vessel insurance is required before the hull even touches the water. Unfortunately, all too many first-time boatowners are blindsided with this. Most assume that if it doesn’t drive on the roads, it doesn’t need insurance. Boats are no different than trucks, cars, and motorcycles when it comes to having an insurance policy. It’s even more shocking to novice owners that every insurance carrier requires an inspection before they will write a policy. This inspection cannot be performed by the mechanic at the local marine. It must be performed by a certified marine survey company or the insurance company will not accept the findings. The survey is quite detailed, and provides an in-depth report of the entire vessel, including all the systems. This report is then provided to the potential insurance company. Only after receiving the evaluation are they able to decide regarding coverage amounts and costs. The professional inspectors at Simex Marine Surveyors offer complete survey inspections for marine insurance carriers.
Boat Insurance Inspection in Fort Lauderdale
In South Florida, when any adult is posed the question of which would be the one outdoor toy they would like to have, the clear majority of them will quickly answer a boat. Most wouldn’t even to pause for a full minute. The beaches and the water are the main reasons people live here. Of course, the watersports are a definite plus. Although so many people want to own boats, few of them do the research to learn exactly what is entails before they take the plunge into ownership. Unfortunately for them, first-time buyers usually see a boat parked in a driveway with a for sale sign on it, or see one offered for sale at a low price on Craigslist or Facebook. They could have been on vessels plenty of times, but they simply aren’t qualified to judge if the boat is good or not. Therefore, experienced owners always have the vessel inspected by a marine survey professional before deciding whether or not to make the purchase. The survey can also be used as bargaining chip so that you can make sure that you’re paying a fair price. Simex Marine Surveyors offers more than forty years of experience and will ensure you don’t spend a bunch of money on a boat that’s really an anchor.
Accredited Boat Surveyors in West Palm Beach
There are all too many new vessel owners that never knew the importance of having a trusted marine surveyor, until it becomes way to late. For example, let’s take making the purchase of your first boat. For the most part, people will see one on a trailer, parked in a driveway with a for sale sign on it. Their eyes light up, and they just have to stop to check it out. It’s like fishing. The buyer fell for the bait, hook, line, and sinker. The wise ones will contact a marine surveyor. The ones that fancy themselves to know everything about boats because they watched some videos on the internet don’t usually fare so well. They end up blowing their hard-earned money on something should have been laid to rest years ago. Simex Marine Surveyors are accredited surveyors and help you avoid buying a floating money pit.
Accredited Yacht Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale
The importance of having an accredited marine surveyor nearby simply cannot be overstated. Most yacht owners find having one that they can trust and call on anytime they need some kind of marine assistance invaluable. Unfortunately, all too many novice boat owners fail to see the value in such services, and wind up shooting themselves in the foot financially. They’ll find a vessel advertised online, feel the urge, and shell out their hard-earned cash without even consider having someone evaluate it for them. This is the most common mistake that turns a lot of people away from the boating world. It’s a shame because a simple yacht pre-purchase evaluation could have saved them a ton of money, and even more headaches. Such an evaluation is akin to having an auto shop check out a used car before making the purchase. It is extremely important for both vessels and vehicles. The professionals at Simex Marine Surveyors are completely accredited yacht surveyors in South Florida.
Yacht Damage Evaluation Reports in Broward County
There is one thing that you can absolutely count on when it comes to each and every boat owners, and that is the fact that they value their vessels almost as much as they value their loved ones. A boat quickly becomes a beloved member of the family for most mariners. Vessels provide them with loads of fun out on the water, and the ability to spend quality time together with loved ones and cherished friends, without the interruptions of day to day life. They also teach people to work together to get things done. This is something that is generally forgotten about at home. You can also count on the concern and worry when something happens that causes damage to the boat. To a mariner, it’s the equivalent of seeing their children get hurt, but it’s the truth. Of course, the first call should be to the insurance company. The next should be a call to a marine insurance surveyor. The surveyor is the only one who can evaluate the damages to the boat, and accurately detail them for the insurance carrier. Insurance companies will not accept any other form of documentation. Simex Marine Surveyors offer complete marine services in Fort Lauderdale.
Vessel Evaluation Surveyors in Palm Beach County
There are so many things that those who are interested in purchasing their first vessel are completely oblivious about, that it’s enough to make your head spin. They make so many mistakes because they just don’t take the time to educate themselves about buying and owning a boat. Oftentimes, owning a boat has been a dream, and all of a sudden, they see one with a For Sale sign, and make a spur of the moment purchase. This is the absolute worst thing you can do. It is so very important that the vessel be thoroughly inspected by a professional marine surveying company. They will be able to inspect the boat, evaluate all of the systems, and provide you with a detailed report about it. This will give the potential buyer a head up as to what is wrong with the boat, what may be going wrong in the near future, as well as be a useful bargaining tool for negotiating a fair price. It can prevent you from buying a boat that will cause you to be throwing good money after bad. Simex Marine Surveyors offer pre-purchase evaluation surveys throughout South Florida.
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.
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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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