Who (or What) is MarineSurveyor.com?

MarineSurveyor.com is a directory website featuring an international database of credentialed marine surveyors from multiple organizations worldwide. It serves as a resource for individuals seeking marine surveyors and provides information about the practice and disciplines of marine surveying.

What is a Marine Surveyor?

A marine surveyor acts as an objective consultant, similar to a home inspector and appraiser combined for boat purchases. They perform thorough inspections, identify deficiencies, and may specialize in areas such as commercial inspection, damage claim investigations, or valuation services.

Why get a Marine Survey?

Obtaining a marine survey before purchasing a boat is standard practice among experienced boaters. The survey report serves as a negotiation, planning, and budgeting tool, often identifying maintenance issues or deficiencies that could result in significant expenses if left unaddressed.

How much does a marine survey cost?

The cost of a marine survey varies based on factors such as the size and type of the vessel, its age, the scope of the survey, location, and the surveyor's experience. Additional services like sea trials or specialized inspections may incur extra charges.

What are the types of marine surveys?

Common types of marine surveys include pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys (also known as Condition and Value surveys), appraisal inspections, damage claim investigations, engine inspections, rigging inspections, coatings inspections, and various commercial marine inspections.

How does one become a marine surveyor?

Becoming a marine surveyor typically involves choosing a professional organization, such as the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS®) or the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS®), and pursuing relevant education and training. Practical experience and continuous learning are essential components of the profession.

What is SAMS® (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors)?

SAMS® is an international organization that maintains ethical and educational oversight of its member surveyors. It offers designations such as Surveyor Associate (SA) and Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS®) to qualified professionals.

What is NAMS (National Association of Marine Surveyors)?

NAMS is a professional organization that offers designations including Apprentice, Associate, and Certified Marine Surveyor. It provides training and upholds standards for marine surveyors globally.

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Surveyor Details

Full Name	George T. Little, Jr.
Company Name	Tamarack Marine Surveys
Credentials, Designations, and Titles	SAMS® Yachts and Small Craft
Accepts Assignments In	Damage Claims Wooden Boats
Work Phone	802-864-4003
Mobile Phone	802-233-5214
Contact	Contact Surveyor
Bio	George Little is a Lake Champlain-based surveyor, inspecting Special Interest, Classic, and Historic power and sail vessels, including those constructed of wood. He also performs Damage Assessments / damage claims for underwriters / adjusters. George is not currently accepting assignments in general pre-purchase or condition and value. George grew up in a sailing family, boating on Maine, Vermont and Florida waters. After working with heavy-duty diesels in the Peace Corps, he operated an automotive repair facility for many years. His migration from mechanical repair to surveying began in the early 1990's, and included a sojourn as an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers, designated in Automotive Specialties. He was active in the Boston Chapter and a co-founder of the Vermont-New Hampshire Chapter. He has been a member of the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® since 1995, and designated as an Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS® #511) since 1998. His philosophy is that boats are powerful symbols of the human need for "transport" in more than just a physical sense. From this point of view, a surveyor speaks for the boat. The tamarack tree is a member of the larch family, and is a deciduous evergreen. Also known as hackmatack, the roots are harvested for grown knees on wood vessels.
Address	82 Turquoise Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446 United States View Map Get Directions

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