PRE-PURCHASE BOAT INSPECTIONS FOR NEW & USED BOATS MELBOURNE

At Seaworthy Inspections, our Melbourne marine surveyors take great pride in supporting local boat buyers, empowering hobby sailers and boat owners in making their next purchasing decisions with the utmost confidence. Our marine surveyors in Melbourne possess all the relevant training and experience to prepare boat condition reports for pre-purchase evaluations as well as for general insurance purposes.
 
From speedboats to fishing vessels, and even hobby yachts of up to 15 metres in length, our marine surveyors are available to inspect a wide variety of recreational vessels across Melbourne. Our mobile service boat inspections in Melbourne also accommodate a wide range of mooring points across Port Phillip Bay. No matter where your boatshed is located across metropolitan Melbourne or even across regional Victoria, our team of marine surveyors can come to you and conduct a thorough and efficient boat inspection on-site.
 
Don’t hesitate to finalise your insurance-ready boat condition reports. Book your professional boat inspection with our trusted local marine surveyors in Melbourne, VIC. Get in touch with our team at Seaworthy Inspections today.
 
 

BOATS SMALLER THAN 6 METRES

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BOATS BETWEEN 6 AND 8 METRES

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BOATS BETWEEN 8 AND 9.5 METRES

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BOATS BIGGER THAN 9.5 METRES

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WHY BOOK A BOAT INSPECTION WITH SEAWORTHY IN MELBOURNE?

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Safety First

From safety equipment to engine components and evaluations of overall mechanical functionality, our marine surveyors will conduct a thorough inspection of your boat to ensure full compliance with all relevant marine safety regulations.

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Avoid a Bad Investment

Don’t buy a lemon. With our boat condition reports in Melbourne and Victoria, you can make sure any recreational vessels that have piqued your interest are also sound investments well before you buy.

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Peace of Mind

With our complete Melbourne boat inspections you can ensure that your family can head out into the bay for some recreational sailing with total peace of mind.

What we cover

Hull Floor/Deck
Transom Electronics/Corrosion Damage
Battery Battery Tie Down Box
Fuel Tanks & Restraints Fuel Lines & Filters
Engine Instruments/Dash Lighting Navigation Lights
General Lighting Wiring & Fuses
Windscreen/Wipers Mooring Ropes/Lines/Cleats
Bilge Pump & Float-Switch Operations Horns
Electronic/Radio Sea Cocks & Valves
Doors & Latches
Engine Compression Test Engine Serial Number
Engine Condition Engine Oil Visual
Drive Oil Remote Bottle Level Engine Battery Cables, Switches & Terminals
Gearbox Operation Gear Oil Condition
Power Trim Oil Engine Control Operation
Engine Electrical Harness Charging System
Belts Anode Condition
Starting Mechanism Fuel Filters
Trim/Tilt Operation & Indiction Propellor Condition
Engine Mounting Bolts/Anchoring Visual Inspection For Water Ingress
Engine Cooling System/Tell Tale Battery (Electrolyte)
Air Filters & Frame Arresters
Life Jackets Anchor
Electric Winch Operation Oars & Paddles, Bail
Flares In Date Fire Extinguisher (Correct Size)
Distress Beacon

Additional Inspection Services

Wheels & Wheel Bearings, Tyres Winch, Cable & Hook
Coupling-Ball Weight Lights
Boat Roller/Bunker Condition & Alignment Safety Chain/Rated Shackles
Trailer General Condition Trailer/Vessel Width
Brakes-Mechanical & Electric

DOWNLOAD SAMPLE REPORT HERE

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Melbourne Boat Inspections FAQ

Costs for our Melbourne boat inspections will vary depending on the size of the vessel as well as the engine type.

BOATS SMALLER THAN 6 METRES AND PWC

Prices starts from – $395.00

BOATS BETWEEN 6 METRES AND 8 METERS

Prices starts from – $475.00

BOATS BETWEEN 8 METRES AND 9.5 METRES

Prices starts from – $925.00

Contact us to get a quote, or check out our FULL PRICE LIST.

BOATS BIGGER THAN 9.5 METRES

Complete form on the link below or contact us on 1300 462 883 for a quote.

Our marine surveyors are happy to offer their boat inspection services across metropolitan Melbourne and points around Port Phillip Bay, as well as in select areas across regional Victoria. Costs of our Melbourne boat inspection services may vary depending on distance travelled by our surveying team.

Our Melbourne surveying team can complete their boat inspections in around 2 hours for smaller vessels with single engine configurations, and up to 5 hours on larger scale vessels or vessels with additional engines.

You can expect to receive your boat condition reports from our Melbourne surveyors within 48 hours via email. Our boat inspectors are also happy to run through their report with you to discuss all of their findings if required.

All of our Seaworthy inspectors both in Melbourne and nationwide are experienced and qualified marine technicians and marine surveyors with years of proven industry experience. Our marine inspectors undergo regular, extensive training to stay atop of changing industry standards, updates to surveying technologies, and to maintain a strong working knowledge of technical testing procedures.