Tom Morgan Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Me again with really basic questions for my "information gathering". How much does a boat survey cost? Does a surveyor charge the same price regardless of the size of the boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Tom Morgan said: How much does a boat survey cost? Surveyors are un-governed and can charge what they like so there is no 'correct answer'. You also need to specify (to the examiner) what you want surveying : a) Hull thickness only b) Hull and 'fittings', (electrics, gas water etc). c ) Hull and 'fittings' and 'machinery' (engine and gearbox) Remember you need to add in the cost of a 'lift out' and lift back in' Budget for £1000 (options a & b) and you should be 'safe'. You may get a 'cursory' report on the engine highlighting any obvious problems such as "there isn't one" but with options a & b it will not be a detailed examination of oils, water, condition, etc etc. Edited September 5, 2018 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 From memory our survey was about £500 including lift out but that was ten years ago so I expect they have gone up somewhat since then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 A rough guide for narrowboats in the north of the country is £10-£12 per foot of boat for a pre-purchase survey, less for an insurance survey only. 2 minutes ago, Naughty Cal said: ... including lift out ... Oh yeah - that's just for the surveyor, not to get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 30 minutes ago, TheBiscuits said: A rough guide for narrowboats in the north of the country is £10-£12 per foot of boat for a pre-purchase survey, less for an insurance survey only. Blimey, that would make our 72 foot boat £720 to £864, before even considering the docking. In my experience it has not been directly based on length - why would it be, it's about more than hull measurements, and includes time and costs of surveyor travel, and writing up the report, that are not related to boat length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I should have mentioned (and will try to remember to do this for future questions) that my target boat is a GRP cruiser, outboard motor, 22 foot or so, in case that makes any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 When you are ready post your location and chose one recommended by people on here. There are good surveyors and shall we say less good surveyors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just now, Tom Morgan said: ….that makes any difference. It does - it invalidates all replies so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Sorry - beginner's ignorance of the subject! However, all replies are of use and interest to me, though of course, not intending to waste anybody's time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, Tom Morgan said: Sorry - beginner's ignorance of the subject! However, all replies are of use and interest to me, though of course, not intending to waste anybody's time.. When you decide on a surveyor ensure he 'can do' GRP - many folks will assume inland waterways = steel A GRP survey will be looking for signs of delamination, soft spots and osmosis whilst a 'steel' survey will be looking for rust, pitting, corrosion and hull thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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