2024 Rates
Boston Marine Surveyors fees are calculated based on the type of survey, level of complexity, location, size & age of the vessel. There are typically no travel expenses or travel fees for our surveys. Please do not hesitate to call us for an estimate, or to discuss the boat in general (781) 812-9570. We are proud to have the quickest turnaround time in the industry. After a full verbal report, our written reports are typically completed in 24 hours or less!
Surveying:
Pre-Purchase Marine Survey (Including Sea Trial if Applicable): $24 to $26 per foot depending on the vessel
Insurance Marine Survey: $20 to $22 per foot depending on the vessel
Inspection Appraisal (Condition & Value for Financing): $20 to $22 per foot depending on the vessel
Estate & Legal Appraisals: $22 per foot
Loss Appraisal: $22 per foot
World Wide Service Available: Call for more information
Group Discounts are Available: Call for more information
Additional Services:
Cummins, Caterpillar, John Deere, Detroit DDCE, MAN, MTU, Scania, MerCruiser, Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Volvo-Penta & Crusader plug-in diagnostic reports: Per Quote
Compression Tests: Per Quote
Drive by Evaluation (Ideal for out of state buyers who want to know general condition of the vessel before pursuing a full survey) $150 per hour plus travel
Expert Witness: $150 per hour plus travel
Vessel revisit: $250
Vessel Walk Through (No Report, Just Visual Inspection & Verbal Recommendations): $150 per hour
Oil Sample Analysis: $75 per sample, expedited shipping available
USCG Abstract of Title (Lien Search): $55
Deliveries: per quote
Orientations: per quote
Specialized High-End Appraisal: per quote
Yacht Consulting:
Yacht Management including: scheduled visits, starting and running engines, checking lines, fenders, inspecting bilge area, system testing, etc. (Ideal for out of town boat owners): per quote
Yacht Project Management: per quote
Orientations: per quote
Canadian Importing of Boats & Trailers from the Untied States: Call for more information