Know the boat before you sign.
Pre-purchase, insurance, and damage surveys from a family team that has worked on everything from pontoons and wake boats to superyachts and paddle-wheelers.
Since 1997
Working on the Tennessee River, starting with our own marina and repair shop
~40 years
Hands-on mechanical and marine experience
7 states
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee
Marine surveys
Don’t buy your next boat without one.
A marine survey is an independent inspection of a vessel’s condition and value. Buyers use it to negotiate, lenders and insurers require it, and owners need one when something goes wrong.
01
Pre-Purchase Survey
Our most thorough inspection. Hull, structure, systems, and a sea trial, with a written report and fair market value so you can negotiate with confidence or walk away.
Best for: buyers, lenders
02
Condition & Valuation Survey
For insurance and financing. Documents current condition, safety equipment, and value — what underwriters ask for when you buy, renew, or change coverage.
Best for: insurers, owners refinancing
03
Damage Claim Survey
After a storm, grounding, sinking, fire, or collision. We document the cause and extent of damage and estimate repair costs for you and your insurance company.
Best for: owners, adjusters
From pontoons to superyachts.
Our team has surveyed and worked aboard boats of nearly every kind, on inland lakes and offshore.
Pontoons · Wake & ski boats · Center consoles · Cruisers · Sailboats · Houseboats · Motor yachts
How it works
Three steps from request to report.
1
Tell us about the boat
Send the make, model, length, where it’s located, and your closing or renewal date. We’ll confirm a quote and schedule.
2
Survey day
We inspect the vessel in and out of the water. You’re welcome to come along and ask questions as we go.
3
Your written report
Photos, findings ranked by priority, and a valuation, delivered within 5 business days — ready for your lender or insurer.
Our team
Surveyors who grew up on the water.
Joel Jenkins, SAMS-AMS®
Founder, Principal Surveyor, Captain
Reid Jenkins, SAMS-AMS®
Partner, Principal Surveyor, Captain
Bill Williams
Surveyor
Thomas Smith
Surveyor, Captain
Service area
Based on the Tennessee River. Surveying across the Southeast.
From Southeast lakes to the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic, we travel to the boat. Outside these states? Ask — we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help.
- Alabama (home base)
- Mississippi
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- Elsewhere on request
Request a survey
Closing soon? Let’s get you on the schedule.
Fill out the form and we’ll reply with a quote.