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Old 05-15-2017, 06:49 PM   #1
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Surveyor in Miami area

Looking at a boat online in Miami. Anybody know of a reputable surveyor in that area?
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I've known Don Patton for about forty years. He really knows his stuff. He has trained all of the guys in his practice. I'd trust them all to do a good job.
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I've also used Butch Pliske several times. I've known him more than forty years as well. Yacht Surveyors | Pliske Yacht Surveys | Fort Lauderdale
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Parks is more knowledgeable than most, I would use his guy. The guy I use is ok for my insurance company yearly review.
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Bigfish, who do you use?
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Good morning Parks

I've used Scott Carlson to do a required ins survey because he is inexpensive. I have no idea who to use if I was a buyer but I'd want the toughest meanest SOB I could find. 😁
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I've known Don Patton for about forty years. He really knows his stuff. He has trained all of the guys in his practice. I'd trust them all to do a good job.
Marine Surveyors - Patton Marine Surveyors Information

I've also used Butch Pliske several times. I've known him more than forty years as well. Yacht Surveyors | Pliske Yacht Surveys | Fort Lauderdale

I've both used these guys when initiating a survey and had them used on my vessels initiated by other people. They are both the top end of the superyacht survey market. I actually know the Pliske boys a bit better, but Pattons crew tore thru one of my boats just two weeks ago for a buyer in our latest meeting. Can't go wrong with either.
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