David Wood Maritime Surveyors

Services & Fees

Available Primarily In Canada & The United States

All reports include PDF format, photo file, recommendations, current estimated market and replacement values, and consultation. Fees are due and payable prior to the release of reports.

Vessel Pre-purchase Detail & Condition Report

Available Primarily In Canada & The United States

Typically this type of examination is done out of water at purchaser's expense. Comprehensive vessel surveys primarily applying the Transport Canada TP1332E Construction Standards and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Recommended Practices: $29/foot.

A separate independent mechanical inspection is usually recommended.

Insurance Renewal Surveys

Float Home & Boat Shed Valuation

Insurance or renewal out of water: $27/ft

Insurance or renewal in water: $25/ft

Trailerable boat at our location: $21/ft

Lender/bailiff valuation/revaluation: $27/ft

Insurance claim analysis: call for quote

Qualified opinion/court appearance: call for quote

Suitability for task: call for quote

Float Home & Boat Shed Valuation

Float home and boat shed inspections and valuation using British Columbia Floating Structure Standards. Valuations based on recent sales. Fee on request.

About Dave

Dave is the principal surveyor of DAVID WOOD MARITIME SURVEYORS

He has over forty years of building, repairing, repositioning vessels, and working in many aspects of the world-wide marine industry. Twenty-four years ago he began applying those experiences and knowledge becoming a full-time Small Craft Marine Surveyor with a simple premise: Make available to every client timely qualified opinion to help enable important decisions required to purchase, operate, and maintain many types of Pleasure Craft or Commercial Vessels.

Full Member International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS)

Member American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)

E-Mail: dave@davewms.info, Phone: 1.778.996.4498