MARINE APPRAISAL SURVEY FORT LAUDERDALE
Marine Appraisal Surveys
Independent, defensible vessel valuations for any purpose.
When you need an independent, defensible value on a vessel — for a sale, a charitable donation, an estate, a divorce, a refinance, or a legal proceeding — a credentialed marine surveyor’s written appraisal is what lenders, courts, and the IRS expect to see.
A Clayton Marine Surveys appraisal survey provides:
– Independent on-site inspection of the vessel – Current market value based on comparable sales, condition, and equipment level – Replacement cost analysis when required – Full written appraisal report in a format recognized by lenders, insurers, tax professionals, and courts – Credentials attached (SAMS®, ACMS MS, ABYC-EL) that hold up to scrutiny
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Survey Scope
Charitable donation
IRS requires a qualified appraisal above certain value thresholds
Estate settlement
probate courts and executors need defensible numbers
Divorce and asset division
independent valuation avoids accusations of bias
Refinancing
lenders won’t accept your opinion
Pre-sale pricing
know what your boat is actually worth before you list it
Insurance agreed-value updates
keep your policy coverage aligned with actual market value