Eberle Marine Surveys

Why Choose Rob Eberle For Your Next Survey?

• EXPERIENCE: With over 40 years of professional experience in the operation, repair, construction and survey of yachts and small craft, Rob Eberle provides the practical knowledge you can count on for a first-class inspection, both power and sail.
• DETAILED REPORTS: Custom narrative reports spell out every finding of the survey in understandable language. Photographs are provided in each report. Recommended repairs and practical suggestions to improve a vessel’s safety and comfort are included along with an objective estimate of fair market value.
• STANDARDS: Each survey checks for major safety and equipment standards set forth by the American Boat & Yacht Council, National Fire Protection Agency and U.S. Coast Guard.
• PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: Rob is a full-time surveyor who will handle your marine survey in an expeditious, cost-effective and professional manner.
• PRE-PURCHASE SPECIALIST: When you’re buying, Rob poses no time limits for an onboard inspection, taking the time needed to probe and test almost every facet of a vessel. The result is an uncompromised, first-class inspection.
• PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT: After survey, Rob will advise if your boat is a good long-term investment and give an idea of what will be required to make it safe and sound.

INSPECTIONS WE PROVIDE:

Pre-purchase, insurance renewal and refinancing surveys for diesel and outboard motor powered fiberglass and aluminum sail and power vessels to 120-feet.

Pre-purchase inspections typically include:

•  Structural analysis of hull and decks with percussive testing.
• Osmotic blistering evaluation.
• Moisture metering. Infrared temperature readings.
• Trial run with performance evaluations including full-load rpm engine testing, noise and vibration, generator load-testing, electronics performance, rig tune, stabilizer, steering and trim tab operation.
• Rigging, sails and canvas evaluation at deck level.
• Rigging load dispersion and lightning protection systems evaluation.
• Propane system leak testing.
• Testing of low and high voltage electrical equipment.
• Bonding (corrosion prevention) system resistance checks.
• Air-conditioning and heating system efficiency testing.
• Evaluation of plumbing equipment and bilge pump operation.
• Steering system and autopilot operation.
• Propellers target tested for balance.
• Shafts supported in struts dial indicated to check for bending.
• Domestic equipment testing.
• Sanitation system compliance checks.
• Evaluation and testing of ondeck gear: winches, windlass, ground tackle.
• Fire-fighting and safety equipment compliance checks.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS:

• SAMS accredited surveyor since 1995 specializing in Yachts & Small Craft
• 100 Ton USCG licensed captain 1972-2012
• 80,000 ocean miles in small craft including four Trans-Atlantic crossings
• Vice-President Colgate Offshore Sailing School 1981-1986
• Yacht and delivery captain 1976-1981
• ECTI diesel technician training 1985 (Mack Boring, NJ)