WHO WE ARE
At McDermid Marine Surveyor, LLC, we provide reliable, detail-focused marine surveys throughout the greater Tampa Bay region. From Hillsborough and Pinellas to Manatee and Sarasota counties, we offer thorough inspections with no additional travel fees.
Whether you need a pre-purchase survey, insurance survey, or expert guidance, we deliver clear, accurate reporting backed by experience. We proudly serve an extended area—including Hernando, Pasco, Charlotte, Lee, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, and St. Lucie counties—and are always willing to discuss travel options for your specific vessel.
We offer the following services:
- Insurance Surveys
- Pre-Purchase Marine Surveys
- Seller’s Surveys
- Oil Analysis
SERVICES
Insurance Survey
Sometimes called a Condition and Valuation (C&V) Survey. A detailed inspection, with a primary focus to assist the insurance carrier in determining risk, safety, Fair Market Value and replacement cost of the vessel. It includes compliance with boating standards set by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), as well as U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Code of Federal Regulations.
Pre-Purchase Marine Survey
This is the most comprehensive type of inspection of the vessel’s systems to ascertain its condition as to overall operational capability, valuation and must include mandatory U.S Coast Guard (USCG) Code of Federal Regulations, voluntary standards and recommended practices of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) & National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This report includes:
- Inspection of all equipment and systems while the vessel is in the water (electrical systems, navigation systems, propulsion systems, fuel systems, all machinery and electronics).
- An out of water inspection, if arranged, of the rudders, props, shafts, thru-hulls, anodes, and a sounding of the hull.
- Complete inspection of interior structures where accessible.
- A Limited Trial Run focused on propulsion, steering, and, if a sailboat, sails and running rigging from deck level.
- Estimated Fair Market Value, Condition, and Replacement Value based on condition and general maintenance.
- Findings and recommendations.
Seller’s Survey
A seller’s survey is used to establish the sales price. Can be used as part of a negotiation. To create a worklist of repairs to be completed prior to placing the vessel on the market.
Oil Analysis
Engine Oil sample for Oil analysis by a third-party analysis lab
QUALIFICATIONS
- Chapman School of Seamanship: Yacht and Small Craft Surveying
- ABYC Master Advisor – Marine Standards, Systems, Electrical
- BSc Computer Information Systems
- Twenty-five years of monohull sailboat ownership – three different boats, current is a 1997 Island Packet 37 all have given me plenty of opportunity to apply knowledge and expertise in real-world settings
RATES
Outboard vessels – $400 minimum on vessels less than 25 feet.
Inboard Motor Vessels & Sail Boats – Because each vessel is unique and a number of variables determine cost, please ask for a quote.
Fluid Sampling –$40.00 for a single engine and transmission (two samples). NOTE: this covers the cost of the sample kit, shipping & handling and analysis.