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Serving Illinois★ 5.0 (5+ reviews)Available by appointment for emergenciesFree estimates and inspections
Expert Local services in Illinois, MO
Your Mobile Marine Surveyor serves Illinois, MO from Scott City. Call or text to set up a time.
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- Certified Master Marine Surveyor
- MO · IL · KY · TN
- Independent & Unbiased
- Detailed Written Reports
/WHAT I DO
Marine Survey Services
Certified marine surveys and appraisals across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
/HOW IT WORKS
OUR SERVICE PROCESS
- 01
Call or Text for Quick Assessment
Reach out by appointment at (573) 979-3032. Describe your boat's issue and location. We ask quick questions to understand the scope and discuss next steps.
- 02
We Schedule and Arrive
We coordinate a time that works for you—same day if urgent. Our mobile shop arrives with tools and diagnostics ready to begin work immediately.
- 03
Inspection and Free Estimate
We inspect your boat thoroughly, identify all issues, and explain exactly what needs repair. You get a clear cost and timeline before we proceed.
- 04
Complete Repair and Testing
We perform all work to our high standard, test systems, and confirm everything runs. If we find additional issues, we inform you before proceeding.
- 05
Handoff and Support
You get your boat back ready to use. We provide follow-up support—if you have questions or issues, text or call anytime.
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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I'm mobile and survey vessels across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. I come to your boat wherever it sits, whether that's a marina, dry storage, or your driveway.
No. I focus solely on marine surveying and appraisals now. That keeps my inspections independent and unbiased, with no incentive to sell you repair work.
A full inspection of the hull, structure, systems, engines, and safety gear, plus a fair-market value, delivered as a detailed written report with photos you can use for negotiation, insurance, and financing.
A survey assesses the vessel's condition and safety. An appraisal establishes fair-market value for insurance, financing, donation, estate, or sale. I provide both.
Yes. Insurers and lenders often require a current condition survey, and I provide the documented report formatted for exactly what they need.
Most surveys take a few hours depending on the size and type of vessel. You'll receive a clear, documented report shortly after, typically within a couple of days.
Cost depends on the vessel's size, type, and the survey needed. Call (573) 979-3032 with the details and I'll give you a straight quote.
No. This is a mobile service with no shop drop-off. I come to your vessel's current location.
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Serving Illinois
Southern Illinois boating centers on large reservoirs such as Carlyle Lake and Rend Lake, plus the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers that form the state's western and southern edges. Carlyle Lake is known for sailing as well as power boating, so the mix of vessels includes sailboats with standing rigging alongside fishing boats, pontoons and runabouts. Illinois winters are cold enough that most boats come out of the water each fall, and spring is when many used boats change hands. Many Illinois owners also run the rivers, where barge traffic, current and floating debris shape how a boat is used and what wears out first. Boats here commonly spend the off-season shrink-wrapped on trailers or indoors.
Areas of Illinois we serve
- Carlyle Lake
- Rend Lake
- Mississippi River
Why Illinois customers need this work
Because so many Illinois boats are hauled and stored for winter, spring purchases often follow months of sitting. Batteries, fuel systems, hoses and seals can degrade in storage, and freeze damage may not show until the engine runs again. On sailboats, rigging and chainplates deserve a close look. A survey before you buy or insure gives you a documented picture of the boat's real condition instead of a seller's description. The same applies to river boats, where groundings and debris strikes leave damage that is easy to miss on a quick walk-around.
Recent work in the Illinois area
- 01.Spring pre-purchase survey on a runabout coming out of winter storage
- 02.Condition survey on a sailboat for an insurance carrier
- 03.Damage survey after a dock or storm incident
Why Choose Your Mobile Marine Surveyor for Local services in Illinois
Your Mobile Marine Surveyor serves boat owners and buyers in Illinois from a base just across the Mississippi River in Scott City, Missouri. I travel to the boat for pre-purchase surveys, condition and insurance surveys, appraisals and damage surveys. Every survey ends with a documented report you can hand to a seller, an insurance carrier or a lender.
Illinois customers choose us because we treat every project like it's our own — no upselling, no surprises, just straightforward work that gets the job done right.
Whether you live in Illinois or just need a reliable team nearby, we're a short drive from Scott City and happy to walk you through every recommendation before any work begins.
Scott City sits right on the Missouri side of the river, so southern Illinois is close to home. I come to the boat wherever it is kept and handle surveys and appraisals only, with no repair shop behind the findings. You get a written report with photos that covers the hull, structure, systems, engines and safety gear. Call (573) 979-3032 with the boat details and its location to set up a time. Have the make, model, length and where it sits ready, and I will explain which survey fits the situation.
Services We Offer in Illinois
Every service below is available to Illinois customers. Click any service for full details.