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.

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