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The marine tradition has always run strong with me and continues to permeate all facets of my life.
Stanton Harbaugh, Marine Surveyor
Living a short walk from the ocean has always been a priority for me. Whether it’s access to great boating, surfing, or waterfront relaxation, being on and around the water has always been a focal point. Following that passion has led me through down many walks in the marine industry from commercial salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, Alaska and off the Washington and Oregon coast on a commercial albacore tuna boat. I have also worked as a dockmaster at Shelter Island Marina in San Diego, California and continue in that role where it all began at my family business, Peninsula Yacht Basin, in Gig Harbor, Washington.
Whether you are a new boat owner or long time cruiser, I look forward to helping keep you safe and legally (USCG) compliant in all of your boating activities. As a graduate of the Chapman School of Seamanship in Florida, I have been taught the traditional techniques and skills to make sure that a thorough and well written survey is provided for all my clients.
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Ensuring the complete safety, accurate value, and overall seaworthiness of your vessel is our certified profession. Our marine surveys are standards compliant and accepted by all insurance companies, financial institutions, and other marine related industries.
TYPES OF MARINE SURVEYS
PRE-PURCHASE SURVEY
If you are serious about buying a boat, having a qualified marine surveyor inspect and report on the vessel is a prudent decision. With Harborview Marine Survey you can expect to receive a full detailed report on the boat and all its systems including the condition, inventory, structural integrity, and value of the vessel. A vessel haul out and sea trial are often performed and will provide further insight into underwater machinery and below the waterline hull condition.
Engine Oil Sample Analysis can be provided upon request, however, please allow up to 3 days for results.
INSURANCE SURVEY
An Insurance Survey is usually done at the request of a Marine insurance agency. It is not as comprehensive of a survey as a pre-purchase survey and focuses mainly on the boats core systems, structural integrity, and above all safety from any hazardous conditions while operating at sea. This type of survey is generally done in the water, but at times the insurance company requires a haul out and inspection of the wetted surfaces and underwater machinery.
DAMAGE CLAIM SURVEY
Fire onboard? A rogue lightening strike ruin your day? Did a cleat come loose off of the dock in a windstorm and thrash the immaculate gelcoat on your hull?
SELLER’S SURVEY
Looking to sell your boat and get top dollar? A sellers survey will provide you with a checklist of items that need to be attended to in order sell your boat in ship shape. This survey is intended to streamline the pre-purchase survey when a buyer is found and ensure a smooth transition in the sale of your boat.
APPRAISAL SURVEY
An appraisal survey is performed to provide the value of a vessel. These types of surveys are most often requested for the valuation of a boat regarding an estate settlement, donation, financing, or legal affairs. Depending on the current market and vessel condition, a fair value will be established.
I am a Surveyor Associate with The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors.
I am a Standards Certified Marine Technician with the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC).