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Our ServicesServing Scott City
Marine Appraisals in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky & Tennessee
A marine appraisal is an independent, documented estimate of a boat's fair-market value, used for insurance, financing, donation, estate settlement or sale.
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What's Included
- Independent fair-market valuation
- For insurance, financing, or sale
- Estate and donation appraisals
- Documented, defensible report
- Certified Master Marine Surveyor
/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.
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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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Pre-Purchase Surveys
Before you buy, know exactly what you are getting. A thorough pre-purchase survey covers the hull, systems, engines, and safety gear, with a detailed report you can use for negotiation, insurance, and financing.
Learn moreCondition & Insurance Surveys
Insurance carriers and lenders often require a current condition survey. I assess your vessel's overall condition and provide the documented report they need, done at your location.
Learn moreDamage & Consultation Surveys
After an incident, a damage survey documents the extent, cause, and estimated repair cost for your insurance claim. I also provide expert consultation on vessel condition and value.
Learn moreAbout Marine Appraisals
Common questions and tips from our work with Scott City customers.
- How is a boat's fair-market value determined?
- An appraiser starts with the make, model, year and length, then looks at recent sales of comparable boats and published valuation guides. The boat's actual condition, engine hours, equipment and electronics, and any damage or upgrades move the number up or down. Inspecting the boat in person is what separates a documented appraisal from a guess based on a listing.
- Do I need an appraisal to donate a boat?
- For larger noncash donations, the IRS generally requires a qualified appraisal to support the deduction, and the charity cannot set the value for you. Check the current rules with your tax advisor before you donate. An independent appraisal documents the boat's condition and fair-market value at the time of the gift, which is what the paperwork asks for.
Tip
Gather Records Before an Appraisal
Pull together the title or documentation, registration, engine hour readings, maintenance records, receipts for major upgrades such as repowers or new electronics, and a list of included equipment and trailer. Records like these support the value in the report and help an insurer, lender, estate attorney or buyer understand why the boat is worth what it is.
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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