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A survey is the cheapest insurance in boating: a few hundred dollars that regularly saves buyers five figures. Accredited surveyors (SAMS or NAMS) with moisture mapping, sea-trial observation, and fast written reports are worth the calendar wait.
From Crandon Marina to No Name Harbor at the tip of Bill Baggs, Key Biscayne owners run the bay flats constantly and expect their boats kept as clean as the water. Boats here spend their lives on No Name Harbor, Crandon Marina, and the flats of Biscayne Bay, and local pros who know these docks, ramps, and marinas are worth finding once and keeping forever.
Price ranges tracked in our South Florida Marine Service Price Index.
Most carriers require a recent survey for boats over a certain age or value, commonly at ten years and older. Renewal surveys keep coverage current.
SAMS or NAMS accreditation is the standard. ShipShape verifies accreditation before the credential badge appears on a surveyor's profile.
Good surveyors deliver written reports within 48 to 72 hours of inspection. If a deal is moving fast, say so; many will verbally flag dealbreakers same-day.
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