Timothy W. Simms A.M.S. is a marine surveyor based in the South FL area. Tim is a member of The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) and has achieved the rank of A.M.S., the societies highest designation. Tim is a graduate of The Chapman School of Seamanship, and holds a United States Coast Guard 100-ton Master's Captains license. Before moving to south Florida, Captain Tim was surveying and providing captain services in and around San Diego, California and coastal cities in Mexico.
He has conducted hundreds of surveys on all types of power and sailing vessels, many of which are on file with different financial and insurance institutions around the world. These vessels range from older entry level boats to modern sportfishing convertibles and motor yachts & sailboats valued at well over $1 million dollars.
He has conducted hundreds of surveys on all types of power and sailing vessels, many of which are on file with different financial and insurance institutions around the world. These vessels range from older entry level boats to modern sportfishing convertibles and motor yachts & sailboats valued at well over $1 million dollars.
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This is a pre-purchase survey on a 42-foot Uniflite Fly Bridge sedan cruiser built in 1975.
At the time of survey, the owner's asking price was $39,500.
At first glance, the general appearance of this boat, including its internal housekeeping, looked promising considering her age.
However, after a thorough inspection, it was determined that there were some problems with the boat.
The survey inspection revealed that the vessel was in below-average condition and had 42 findings that needed attention.
At the time of survey, the owner's asking price was $39,500.
At first glance, the general appearance of this boat, including its internal housekeeping, looked promising considering her age.
However, after a thorough inspection, it was determined that there were some problems with the boat.
The survey inspection revealed that the vessel was in below-average condition and had 42 findings that needed attention.
Boat survey cost depends on the type of inspection required.
Factors such as as vessel size, type & age and location determine the exact marine survey cost.
Typically, pre-purchase surveys cost anywhere from $20-$22 per foot while boat insurance surveys are $14 - $16 per foot.
Survey reports are usually delivered in one to two days after the boat inspection.
In addition to our standard surveys, we also offer additional services such as infrared thermal imaging.
As such, there may be additional charges for this and other services.
Factors such as as vessel size, type & age and location determine the exact marine survey cost.
Typically, pre-purchase surveys cost anywhere from $20-$22 per foot while boat insurance surveys are $14 - $16 per foot.
Survey reports are usually delivered in one to two days after the boat inspection.
In addition to our standard surveys, we also offer additional services such as infrared thermal imaging.
As such, there may be additional charges for this and other services.
Captain Tim and Ship-Kicker Marine Surveys pride themselves on their comprehensive marine surveys and boat-buying advice.
If you are in need of a qualified marine surveyor in Jupiter / Stuart FL or anywhere in south Florida, please feel free to reach out to us for help with any and all of your marine survey and boat inspection needs!
If you are in need of a qualified marine surveyor in Jupiter / Stuart FL or anywhere in south Florida, please feel free to reach out to us for help with any and all of your marine survey and boat inspection needs!
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