Powell Marine Inspections
About Powell Marine Inspections
About Me
Welcome to Powell Marine Inspections. I’m Captain Jim Knapp, a dedicated marine professional with 30 years of experience and expertise in the marine industry. I am proud to be a member of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and a SAMS Associate Marine Surveyor. With a strong commitment to maritime excellence, I am devoted to upholding industry standards and providing a truly impartial assessment of your vessel’s or intended vessel’s condition.
At Powell Marine Inspections, we deliver exceptional boat surveys and inspections tailored to meet your specific needs.
Affiliations
Types of Marine Surveys
Pre Purchase Survey
A Prepurchase Survey is conducted when someone is contemplating buying a vessel. It
is a very comprehensive “Condition and Valuation” (C&V) survey that often includes operational testing of all systems and equipment, as well as a sea trial. Its primary purpose is to provide the potential buyers with the information that they need to make an informed purchase decision. It may also be used to satisfy insurance company and bank loan requirements.
Condition & Valuation
A Limited Condition & Valuation marine survey is often done specifically for insurance purposes. Each insurance company has their own set of requirements as to what age/size vessel needs a survey, and what the survey report should include. The information contained in an insurance C&V survey report is not sufficient to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of the vessel.
Appraisal
Appraisal surveys are used for financing, estate and divorce settlements, and donation of vessels to charities. Professional marine surveyors are recognized by the IRS, courts, banks and insurance companies as boat and yacht appraisers within their area of expertise.
Oil Sample Analysis
Oil analysis is used to monitor motor oils in order to determine wear of metal components. These tests are available for engines, generators, transmissions, drives, etc. Diesel fuel can also be tested for contaminants.
Damage Surveys
Damage Surveys may also be performed for insurance companies, vessel owners and
other vested entities. This includes determining the nature, cause and extent of damage to a vessel when something goes wrong.