marine survey???

[hammer time]

I am looking into a new boat and would like to have a survey performed before buying it. Does anyone have any references or experiences? I live in mid-michigan.

Thanks

Craig

[danthebuilder]

Where exactly is mid-michigan?

[hammer time]

fowler/saint johns

[Paulywood]

Craig, I used a charter captain out of Grand Haven who was also a surveyor. He came highly recommended but for the life of me I can't remember his name. I was very happy with his work. I'll try to figure it out.

[CITM]

Capt Mark Veurink (616) 638-3331.

[hammer time]

Thanks I will give him a try. Hey Nick how has it been for ya this year?

[Paulywood]

Capt Mark Veurink (616) 638-3331.

Yup, that's the guy. It's been a good year for me, I have been limited in the number of times I've been out but have done pretty good this year. I really can't complain. Too bad summer is ending fast.

[killerbe20]

Capt Mark Veurink (616) 638-3331.

Marks the man you want!

[Rascal Trophy Fishing]

I've heard of Mark but don't know him, and if you want a second choice, the guy to see is John Watson, formerly a DNR inspection officer, he is very thorough, and makes a great surveyor, he works hard for the pay too, I mean very hard too. What's the rate for this boat from Mark? I think Watson was about $300, last I knew.

[Jason Grimm]

The guy to see is John Watson, formerly a DNR inspection officer, he is very thorough, and makes a great surveyor, he works hard for the pay too, I mean very hard too. What's the rate for this boat from Mark? I think Watson was about $300, last I knew.

Ed,

I am looking to have a boat surveyed in Ludington and called John Watson. His voicemail said he is out of commission (temporarily) due to a hip surgery. Would you know of another surveyor in the area? If not would you know someone with experience that could tag along, while I am looking at the boat?

So far since I am unable to find a surveyor in the area, I have been doing a lot of reading online and found this interesting article. http://www.pcmarinesurveys.com/Marine%20Survey%20101.htm

[mattmishler]

Call mark from Reel Action, that's only a hour away, give him a call as stated above.

[Jason Grimm]

Thanks Matt I will give Mark a call. Wasn't sure if he traveled that far.

[mattmishler]

If he does not want to go that far, let me know and I can do some calling around up there to see where they had their surveying done by.

[fishsniffer]

mark surveyed a few of my boats..very nice portfolio put to gether with pictures and values..wouldnt go anywhere else:thumb:

[REIDABIS]

the guy that does the current charter inspections for the u.p. is

Marc Nugent out of Traverse City, MI (231) 649-6776

He travels where needed and has a good resume. Not sure on his rates other then the charter inspection.

[Jason Grimm]

Just got off the phone with Mark and he doesn't typically go that far this time of year, but after I look at the boat on Sat. and if I am satisfied with it, we might be able to work out a time. Thanks for the referrals.