Surveyors often have acronyms or titles after their names, some are self invented, some are irrelevant , some can be purchased and some are genuinely earned. There are surveyors who claim to be Accredited (SAMS®) and/or Certified (NAMS). Check the SAMS® and NAMS® rosters to be sure of who you are dealing with. Thoroughly check out every qualification claimed. If imagined qualifications are their standard of integrity, where else will they fall short. Remember you are putting you and your crews safety in their hands. I am a full time professional who pays dues to the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®, American Boat & Yacht Council, BoatUS Technical Exchange and BoatUS Consumer Protection database. I annually enrol in continuing education courses required to maintain my AMS® status. There is no compromise when it comes to Your Safety.more...See more text
Wallace at PC Marine Surveys did an excellent job in our survey prior to buying our first sailboat. He answered all our many questions and was endlessly patient with first-time sailboat buyers. He found problems on the boat that needed to be addressed before the sale was complete. Having the seller correct the few defects on our boat more than paid for the survey. I would definitely use Port Credit Marine Survey in purchasing another sailboat.
They have helped me to buy and sell 3 boats so far, so glad I used their service. Saved me hundreds of dollars and tons of agrivation., real pros who know their stuff..
John
