Marine Surveys in Washington & Alaska
Marine Surveyor
Maxwell Vukas
253.218.9174
VukasMarine@gmail.com
Seattle • Tacoma
Bellingham • Port Townsend
San Juan Islands • Gig Harbor
Bristol Bay, AK • Kodiak, AK
We provide professional and accurate marine surveys & inspections for your current or potential vessel. We have over 20 years of experience in the marine world, starting out by Commercial Fishing in Alaska. We have grown by multiple vessel ownership and working on vessels as crew, engineer & Captain. We have an intense passion for everything on the water and provide an excellent service to all of our clients. We are extremely flexible with our time and will make arrangements to survey your vessel on accordance with your schedule. Our survey process depends on the size and complexity of your vessel, but we ensure once we are complete with the on-site survey, you will receive your survey in a timely manner.
We are serving Alaska clients in May through July and will be unavailable in Washington during this time.
Marine Surveys
What Goes Into a Survey?
What makes a survey? A survey of your vessel is an overview of the vessel’s size, components, accommodations, electrical systems, drivetrain and ensure that American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards are met. Insurance companies require surveys to receive policies and buyers love to see a recent survey to ensure the vessel is up to par by observation of its components and current condition. We meticulously inspect all observable areas of the vessel with the owner present. We will give our findings along with an assessment of the current value of the vessel to the owner or potential buyer.
We are also able to oil analysis of the engine and contract local riggers to inspect any size of mast as add-on services.
Our
Services
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Surveys for Selling or Insurance
Getting a survey before selling your boat is critical to ensure all components are documented and gives confidence to any buyer the vessel is seaworthy. Insurance companies also want to know that your vessel is of high quality and we note any shortcomings.
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Pre-Purchase Surveys
Doing a quick deal with a mutual friend is great, but are you confident that you aren’t about to shell out thousands in the coming years? We will come and inspect & survey the vessel to give you that confidence.
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Damage Reports
Vessel accidents happen all the time. We provide accurate and details damage reports for your potential claim.
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Advisory
Found a project boat but unsure of how to navigate marine yards or the overhaul process? We will be your advisor to ensure project goals and deadlines are met so you can be under way to your next destination.
How Does Pricing work?
Every boat has different components and vary greatly in size. Pricing is subject to the condition, size & complexity of the vessel. We are happy to give you a quote before stepping on-board. To help us give an accurate quote, please tell us the year, make & model of your vessel to speed up the process of scheduling and receiving a quote.
About Us
We started our journey back in 2006 as a deckhand on my father’s commercial fishing vessel in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Within days, I knew I was hooked on fishing. I spent the next several summers working for my father before it was time to venture on my own. At 19, I made it to captain’s chair and was one of the youngest captains in Bristol Bay. I eventually grew out of that boat and purchased a new vessel in 2016. It quickly taught me a whole slew of new skills since I did a majority of the wiring myself and I kept up that desire to keep learning more. Whether its plumbing, tearing apart an engine, rebuilding jets, electrical, or even woodwork, nothing was too large for me to attempt and look for resources where I can gain new knowledge. I heavily scrutinize my boat to ensure it is always preforming at the highest level possible and always believe in a “no stone goes unturned” mentality.
I’ve continued my education thru American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) courses and I’m planning in the near future to start my accreditation through Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS).