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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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"Captain Paul did an excellent job . He was prompt and extremely thorough. He was invaluable in helping me make a decision in purchasing a vessel. You won't find anyone better."

Charles Burch

"A customer is the most important visitor. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider to our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so. -- Mahatma Gandhi"

 

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We survey any size of vessel.