Eberle Marine Surveys – Experience and Professional Affiliations
EXPERIENCE
Rob Eberle is the principal surveyor of Eberle Marine Surveys and a fully accredited member with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, earning his SAMS® AMS® designation in 1995. Rob surveys full-time and specializes in pre-purchase inspections of both power and sailing yachts to 120 feet. He has surveyed an average of 150 boats per year since starting his business in 1988.
- SAMS Accredited Surveyor, AMS #341 Since 1995
- BOAT/US Approved Surveyor
- Managed Full Service Boatyard, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Professional Diesel Mechanic Training, Mack Boring, Union, NJ
- Over 75,000 Ocean Going Miles
- Four Trans-Atlantic Crossings In Small Craft
- U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Licensed 1976-2006
- North Carolina Licensed Insurance Adjuster 1996-2006
- Owned & Operated Boats to 120 feet
- Vice President, Offshore Sailing School, 1981-1986
- Six Years Live-Aboard Experience USVI
- Charter Fleet Manager, Ft. Lauderdale, FL & USVI
- Surveyed Yachts In All Materials to 120 feet
- Specializing In Pre-Purchase Inspections
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Since 1993 Rob has exceeded the continuing education requirements for SAMS-AMS accreditation through a mix of international and regional education seminars, along with periodic visits to a number of U.S. boat manufacturing plants and repair facilities.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
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SAMS® – The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® Accredited Marine Surveyor® |
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Boat/US |
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Boatpokers – Email Forum for SAMS® Members |
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Rob Eberle, SAMS® AMS®
Accredited Marine Surveyor
Yacht Survey Specialist Since 1988
Better Business Bureau Rating A+
Eberle Marine Surveys
1310 National Ave.,
New Bern, North Carolina 28560
(252) 670-1976(O)
(252) 635-1958(F)
Email: eberlemarine@gmail.com
Serving all of Coastal North Carolina