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Old 04-18-2016, 11:12 AM   #1
clynn
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City: Memphis
Vessel Name: Ivory Lady
Vessel Model: 46 Jefferson
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Insurance Survey

So in order to change insurance carriers, I need an in water survey. The boat is a 1988 46 Jefferson in what I would consider good condition. I'm in Memphis, so I don't have a lot of choices when it comes to surveyors. Called for my first quote and it seemed pretty high at $800. Is that an average rate? I guess I was anticipating someone coming over, knocking on the hull, looking around the engine room, and telling the insurance company that it floats and appears to be in good condition. The surveyor said he would spend 5 or 6 hours on board, which sounds more like a pre-purchase inspection than an insurance survey. Are my expectations out of line?
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