The Unbiased Truth About Your Vessel.
Decades of hands-on maritime experience translated into clear, actionable insights. Know exactly where your vessel stands before you buy, insure, or repair.
Pre-Purchase Clarity
A thorough, objective evaluation of the vessel and systems before you make your purchase
Condition & Valuation
Accurate, highly respected assessments to establish true market value and satisfy insurance requirements.
Recommendation Compliance
Inspection for compliance of survey recomendations as/if required by insurence.
Service Details
Pre-Purchase Surveys
- Pleasure craft of all types
- Fiberglass
- Aluminum
Condition & Value
- Condition and value of vessel
- Owner pre-purchase
- Insurance renewal and underwriting
financing
- Accurate market appraisals
- Lender required surveys
Why a Professional Survey Matters
Before taking the helm of a new vessel, securing a loan, or updating your insurance, you need objective answers. Jarvie Marine Surveyors provides the seasoned, unbiased perspective required to make your maritime decisions with complete peace of mind.
1. Buying a Vessel (Pre-Purchase Assessment)
Getting ready to purchase a boat or yacht? Our comprehensive vessel inspection survey answers myour most critical questioins.
Is the vessel truly worth the asking price?
Are the engine and systems operating safely?
What is the honest, overall condition of the boat?
2. Insurance & Financing (Condition and Value)
Need to renew a policy or secure a marine loan? Lenders and underwriters require certified, trustworthy data. A C&V assessment clearly defines:
What is the current, data-backed market value of the vessel?
Does it meet the safety requirements of your lender?
Are there any maintenance liabilities that need addressing?
Our Evaluation Process
Leaving No Stone Unturned
Baseline Analysis
Hull Inspection
- Dry-dock and afloat
- interior hull as accessible
- deck and hardware inspection
Diagnostics
Mechanical & Systems Check
- Engine health evaluation
- Outdrive & propulsion status
- Safety equipment checks
Reporting
Condition & Value (C&V)
- Clear, actionable reports
- Lender-approved data
- Accurate market value
Make your next maritime decision with absolute confidence.
Clarity in Every Detail
We leave nothing to chance. By thoroughly evaluating every critical system on board, we provide you with a clear, honest, and unbiased picture of your vessel’s true condition so you can proceed with absolute confidence.
5.0
20
years of
accredited service
Proudly Serving Arizona & Southern California
Lake Havasu
Lake Powell
Phoenix / Scottsdale
Colorado River
Southern California
Uncompromising Integrity
Hiring a fully accredited professional is your best defense against unexpected surprises. When you hire George Jarvie, you are guaranteed an assessment built on decades of honesty, strict ethical standards, and a deep respect for the water.
SAMS® Accredited
(AMS #941 Verification)
Unbiased Reporting
We work exclusively for you
Thorough Inspections
Decades of hands-on expertise
Respected Results
Accepted by major underwriters
Schedule Your Survey
Contact our Scottsdale office today to arrange a comprehensive, unbiased evaluation of your vessel anywhere in the Southwest.
Articles
What is a SAMS® Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS®) and Why Does It Matter?
When acquiring a high-value marine asset, the quality of your pre-purchase inspection dictates your financial risk. The marine surveying industry is largely unregulated by state or federal governments, meaning theoretically, anyone can print a business card and call themselves a “boat inspector.”
A Buyer’s Guide: What is a Marine Survey and Why Do You Need One?
Buying a yacht, performance boat, or commercial vessel is a significant investment. Whether you are navigating the waters of Lake Havasu or managing a houseboat on Lake Powell, you need to know that your vessel is safe, structurally sound, and priced fairly.
A Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Right Overseas Marine Insurance
Deploying a high-value maritime asset into international waters introduces complex operational and jurisdictional liabilities. Whether you are relocating a performance cruiser to the Mediterranean or insuring a superyacht for offshore transit, international underwriters do not operate on assumptions. They require empirical data.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Marine Survey Investment
A thorough Vessel Structural Integrity Assessment relies on the surveyor’s ability to actually reach the internal structure. We cannot evaluate what is blocked by excess gear.