About Us
Servicing Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound boating community, Sun Coast provides thorough, professional marine surveying for sailboats, powerboats, yachts, and other vessels. Good is not enough. Sun Coast performs above expected standards in the boating industry, providing the detailed information buyers, owners, lenders, and insurers need when evaluating a vessel.
Our marine surveys and consulting services are available throughout Seattle, Ballard, Shilshole Bay, Elliott Bay, Lake Union, Lake Washington, Bellevue, Kirkland, Bainbridge Island, Tacoma, Everett, and surrounding Washington waters. Requests for surveys are also honored across the United States, throughout the Caribbean, and internationally when required. We offer a wide range of important marine services that help you know the vessel you are purchasing before you buy:
- Pre-purchase, appraisal, insurance, damage, thermal imaging, ultrasonic, and marine consulting services
- Surveys for sailboats, powerboats, and yachts
- Reports typically sent by email within three to five business days after the survey, although some exceptions may apply
- Weekend and holiday appointments may be available
- Fully insured
Sun Coast Accepts All Major Credit Cards
How to Start. It’s Easy to Arrange for One of Our Surveyors…
We have created this website to provide a simple, easy way to begin your Seattle marine survey. You can review our surveyor’s qualifications, view samples of previous marine survey reports, and review our work agreement before scheduling your service.
Our Goal During Your Marine Survey…
Our goal is to find and report problems before they can create significant expenses or compromise the safety of the crew or vessel. A qualified marine surveyor has the experience to know where to look for potential concerns, including issues that may not be readily apparent during a casual inspection. Do not purchase a vessel without an independent professional survey and appraisal when one is appropriate.
Important Items to Consider…
A detailed marine survey of a new or used boat puts you in a stronger position to negotiate the sale price or request repairs and restoration work before completing a purchase. In many cases, the information discovered can amount to thousands of dollars in savings and may offset the cost of the survey. Beyond potential savings, the information contained within a survey is of enormous value to a new owner.
Seattle and Puget Sound vessels can be affected by year-round moisture exposure, saltwater corrosion, tidal conditions, electrical-system concerns, propulsion issues, and deferred maintenance. A professional marine survey helps you better understand the vessel’s current condition before taking ownership.
As Professional Marine Surveyors, We Have the Following Exceptional Qualifications…
- Graduates of the Chapman School of Seamanship Yacht and Small Craft Survey Course
- ABYC Standards Accredited
- Members of SAMS® (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors)
- 20 years of fiberglass and refitting experience on power and sailing vessels
- 30 years of sailing and boating experience
- As marine surveyors and SAMS® members, we follow the code of ethics and rules of practice prescribed by the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
