Worldwide Yacht & Vessel Surveys • Damage Appraisals • Insurance Claims
Serving the South Pacific, USA West Coast, Mexico, Caribbean & beyond.
Pre-Purchase & Condition Surveys
A comprehensive inspection covering hull structure, mechanical systems, electrical systems, safety equipment, rigging (if applicable), and onboard electronics. Ideal for buyers, owners, and brokers who need a complete picture of a vessel’s condition before a purchase or sale.
Includes:
Full inspection of major systems
Hull and structural integrity assessment
Sea trial (when arranged)
High-resolution photographic documentation
Detailed written report with recommendations
Damage Appraisals & Insurance Claims
Expert investigation and documentation of vessel damage due to collisions, storms, fire, grounding, or mechanical failure. We work with owners, insurance carriers, and repair yards to ensure accurate assessments and fair claim handling.
Includes:
On-site inspection of damaged areas
Storm and hurricane loss assessments
Causation analysis
Cost estimates for repair
Coordination with insurers and adjusters
Oversight of repair yard work when requested
Valuation Surveys & Insurance Verifications
Formal market value assessments required by insurers, lenders, and owners. Based on condition, equipment, maintenance history, market comparables, and current industry data.
Includes:
Insurance renewal surveys
Market value appraisals
Loss-prevention assessments
Equipment verification
Compliance review
Meet Your Surveyor
For over 40 years, Michael Weston has worked throughout the South Pacific, Australia, Mexico, Caribbean, and the US West Coast applying ‘hands on’ trade skills to yacht/vessel building, repairs, appraisals, valuations and surveys for yacht owners, insurers, brokers, and repair yards.
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