Looking into buying a boat? We offer Pre-Purchase surveys, and check the condition of your existing yachts.

• A Pre-Purchase, or Condition and Value Survey, is a complete inspection of the vessel in the water, out of the water, and during a sea trial. It is used to inform the buyer of possible repairs or missing equipment on a vessel prior to its purchase. It also offers a fair market value on the vessel and is usually required to obtain insurance or financing.

An impartial critical examination of a yacht to ascertain facts regarding its condition and to arrive at a reasonable approximation as to its Fair Market Value using the well recognized standards enumerated by the USCG, ABYC, NFPA, SOLAS, ISO and others.

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Long Distance Yacht Delivery

The decision to move a private yacht, power or sail, across the vast oceans on its own bottom, is only arrived at after much thought provoking examination of the options. Whatever the course, the decision to move the vessel is usually predicated on the de-placement being long term – that is the yacht being 2 or 3 years away from home waters, or possibly being offered for sale at the end of cruising.

Availability of alternative options & differing routes will be considered. Timing & efficiency of achieving the objectives will be figured. In many cases the decision to move a vessel on its own bottom is the only rational solution. In many cases the owner’s own affairs will preclude his ability - & often his desire – to be present for any, or all, of the voyage.

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Yacht Delivery on Ocean Route for SE Florida

When the weather in the Northeast section of the United States begins to get a little on the chilly side, people start getting themselves ready for their annual trip to their winter homes. Aside from booking the airline tickets and making arrangements for the car to be transported to the vacation home, boat owners need to make plans with their ocean route vessel delivery company. It’s amazing that so many people think that all they need to do is call a boat delivery service and the vessel will be transported immediately. Unfortunately, this is not the way things work. Advanced booking with a reliable ocean route boat delivery company will ensure that your vessel delivery is done on time. The expert Captains at Simex International LLC - Marine Surveyors in Fort Lauderdale do all that they can to keep their yacht delivery schedules during ocean route transportation services.

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Yacht Delivery on Intra-coastal Waterways

Every year, loads and loads of people flock to the Sunshine State of Florida for their annual vacations. Those who are lucky enough to travel here to spend “season” oftentimes like to have their personal vessels brought down too. This makes perfect sense. The weather in SE Florida is glorious compared to the NE USA states during these months. In all reality, few people up North would even consider going out on their boats during the late fall, winter and early spring months. By hiring an Intracoastal Waterway (inland route) yacht delivery company, seasonal residents can have their vessels ready for anything while they are on holiday. Hiring an experienced boat delivery captain and crew is the only safe way to get your vessel delivered from the NE sector of the US to SE Florida. Simex International - Marine Surveyor Fort Lauderdale will gladly handle your vessel delivery from anywhere in the NE USA and bring the boat to your location in SE Florida.

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