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Pre-Purchase Surveys in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky & Tennessee
A pre-purchase survey is an independent inspection of a boat you plan to buy, covering hull, systems, engines and safety gear, with a written report and fair-market value.
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What's Included
- Full hull and structure inspection
- Systems, engines, and safety gear
- Detailed written report with photos
- Fair-market value included
- Mobile, at the boat's location
/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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Learn moreAbout Pre-Purchase Surveys
Common questions and tips from our work with Scott City customers.
- When should I order a pre-purchase survey?
- Order it after you and the seller agree on a price, with the offer made subject to a satisfactory survey. That gives you room to renegotiate or walk away if the survey turns up problems. Many lenders and insurers also ask for a survey on a used boat before they will finance or cover it, so the same report can serve all three purposes.
- Does the boat need to be out of the water?
- A full picture usually needs both. In the water, the boat can be checked under load and run on a sea trial. Out of the water, the bottom, running gear, through-hulls and transom can be inspected directly. Boats on a trailer or in dry storage can be surveyed where they sit. Talk through the boat's location and setup when you call so the survey plan fits.
- What does a survey look for in the hull?
- The surveyor checks for blisters, cracks, impact damage, past repairs and signs of moisture in cored areas such as decks and transoms. Sounding the hull and using a moisture meter help find soft or wet spots that are not visible. Fittings, hardware and the hull-to-deck joint are also inspected, since leaks and rot often start there.
Tip
Get the Seller Ready Before Survey Day
Confirm with the seller that the boat will be accessible, the batteries are charged, fuel is aboard for a sea trial if one is planned, and the keys are on hand. Ask for any maintenance records, engine hour logs and title or registration paperwork. Clearing personal gear out of lockers and the bilge area makes it possible to inspect the spaces that matter.
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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