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If you are selecting a surveyor in order to obtain insurance or determine value, please note the following:
- Generally surveys completed by individuals directly associated with boat yards, marinas or brokers may not be accepted for insurance due to the potential for a conflict of interest.
- Surveys done by insurance company personnel may not be accepted if they lack the required detail.
- Older boats, or those made of wood, steel, or aluminum may need to be hauled in order to be properly surveyed.
The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) and the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) are professional organizations having rigorous examination programs for their membership. Most Insurance companies will accept value surveys or pre-purchase surveys from surveyors with a SAMS designation of "AMS" with a specialized classification of "Y-SC" (yacht and small craft) or NAMS designation of "CMS" with a specialized service code of "A" (yacht and small craft).
It’s appropriate to ask the surveyor you select for a copy of a resume, as well as a sample survey of the type that you are requesting.