Some of the best marine surveyors in Baltimore to work with are those that are SAMS accredited or associated. This is because to offer a SAMS survey, a surveyor is required to meet strict requirements. The surveyor must be a SAMS member which requires them to have at least five years of experience in boat survey as well as complete admission exams. The surveyors also adhere to strict codes of ethics and standards. This means the survey you get will be beyond reproach. If you plan on using a SAMS-accredited boat surveyor in Baltimore, there are a couple of things you will have to understand when getting ready for the service.
The first fact you need to understand is that a lot of time and money can be saved when you take the time to prepare your vessel for a boat inspection. A lot goes into this. For the best experience when getting a SAMS survey, here are the top things you should do.
Present a clean, ship-shape boat
The last thing you want is for the marine surveyor to waste a lot of time waiting for you to get the boat ready. The surveyor may end up charging you for the time they spent waiting for you to get the boat ready. Some of the things you should do when getting ready for a boat survey is to ensure the boat is clean and easy to access. Second, you need to make sure that all the paperwork is in order. This means you have to liaise with the boat owner to get things ready. You may have to pay a down payment before the seller agrees for an inspection to be done. You will also need authorization from the seller not only to get the survey done but also to get some components dismantled during the survey.
If you cannot provide proof that you have authorization from the owner of the boat, you may not get the survey done. With that in mind, make sure the seller can provide all the paperwork on the boat’s ownership. They should also give you an authorization for an inspection in writing.
Hire the right team
As aforementioned, the surveyor may require that you dismantle some components. This should only be done by a professional. Make sure there is a qualified professional on-site to help with this. If you cannot drive a boat, make arrangements for a captain to be on-site during the survey. The role of the captain will be to help with the sea trials. You will also need someone to supervise the hauling of the boat.
SAMS surveys are very thorough. Making the above arrangements as you get ready for an inspection will help avoid time and money wastage.