If we ask you to provide a marine survey, here’s some information to assist you. Hagerty has had extensive contacts with marine surveyors throughout the years, and we hope this will help you fulfill a survey requirement.
- You should obtain a full out-of-water value and condition survey. This will give current market and replacement values for the boat, as well as detailed descriptions of the construction and condition of the hull, and the boat’s major systems (electrical, fuel, machinery, etc.).
- The survey should state clearly that the surveyor inspected the boat for compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and Coast Guard standards.
- A few surveyors offer abbreviated one-page opinions that are often termed “insurance survey.” This brief format will usually be rejected, as it omits details that are necessary for underwriting.
- Hagerty Marine Insurance Agency generally will not accept a survey done by a person directly associated with boatyards, marinas or yacht brokers due to the potential for conflict of interest.
- In most cases, surveys done by insurance company personnel will not be accepted due to their brevity and lack of detail.
To find a marine surveyor in your area, we recommend contacting the following organizations:
National Association of Marine Surveyors Inc. (NAMS)
www.namsglobal.org
1-800-822-NAMS
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors Inc. (SAMS)
www.marinesurvey.org
1-800-344-9077
Association of Certified Marine Surveyors
www.acms-usa.com
1-401-397-1888
If you’ve had a survey completed within the last year, you may send us a copy even if the surveyor doesn’t appear on the lists above. If you have obtained a resume of the surveyor’s background and qualifications, please include it along with any available business references. The survey will be submitted to one of our underwriters for approval, and you’ll be contacted promptly with the results. If you have any questions about survey requirements, call 1-800-762-2628 or e-mail marine@hagerty.com.
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