Surveyor in the Area (boat is in the West River, S of Annapolis)

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Geoffrey Ferrell

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Jan 6, 2026, 3:02:58 PM (12 days ago) Jan 6
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Hello, My insurance (Geico/Boat US) requires a survey every 5 years and it is time.  Can anyone recommend a good surveyor in my area?  My policy renews in April. 

Geoff 
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38PH Cabo Rico 

Cynthia Beers

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Jan 6, 2026, 3:07:41 PM (12 days ago) Jan 6
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I did a google search for your area and there’s quite a few! 
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Thierry Danz

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Jan 6, 2026, 3:40:53 PM (12 days ago) Jan 6
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Often it is the insurance company who picks the surveyor. I have been insured by Geico for as long as they own BoatUS and they never asked for a survey. Otherwise I like Tarn Kelsey.

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Mickey Panayiotakis

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Jan 6, 2026, 5:28:51 PM (12 days ago) Jan 6
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I’ve had several insurance surveys. My insurance, and I believe also Geico, accepts any certified surveyor. One surveyor did tell me that insurance do not accept his surveys (I think because he was also a broker) so be sure to ask. 

The question is do you want a “good” surveyor or one that will suffice for insurance? Also, insurance surveys are in my experience less detailed than pre-purchase surveys. 

The surveyor I used last time was quick and easy:
Curtis Sarratt
SARRATT MARINE SERVICES, LLC
Phone: (410) 279-3546 1414 Catlyn Pl. Annapolis MD 21401
Sarratt...@msn.com By 

But please always listen to Thierry's advice :) Do check with your insurance company.

mickey



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Stephen Wraith

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Jan 6, 2026, 5:34:11 PM (12 days ago) Jan 6
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I used Curtis on a recent pre-purchase survey and thought he did a great job. If anyone comes across a decent insurance carrier for basic liability, please let me know.

Thanks,

Steve

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