Pre-Purchase Boat Inspections Sydney

Aaron and Brendan were easy to deal with, very knowledgeable and extremely thorough. The report and subsequent assistance was a standout in how businesses should conduct themselves. Highly recommend them.

These guys were fantastic we have used them every time we buy a boat and they saved us many times. Easy to deal with and explained everything to us above and beyond what we expected. Do not buy a boat without using them is my advice.

Being involved in assisting people buy and sell boats over the years I have found Aaron and his team at BoatBuy to be both fair and thorough with their reporting. The team at BoatBuy are great at explaining to the buyer any issues that they find and work well with... read moreBeing involved in assisting people buy and sell boats over the years I have found Aaron and his team at BoatBuy to be both fair and thorough with their reporting. The team at BoatBuy are great at explaining to the buyer any issues that they find and work well with the buyer and broker to get the right result for all parties involved in the sale. I would not hesitate recommending Aaron and his team to anyone looking at purchasing a vessel in and around the Sydney area. read less

If you are looking to buy a boat and you need a pre-purchase boat inspection done by a boat surveyor I can’t recommend Aaron and his team at BoatBuy enough. Being a novice myself, they have helped me every step of the way ensuring I’m asking the right questions, ensuring... read moreIf you are looking to buy a boat and you need a pre-purchase boat inspection done by a boat surveyor I can’t recommend Aaron and his team at BoatBuy enough. Being a novice myself, they have helped me every step of the way ensuring I’m asking the right questions, ensuring I’m looking at the right boats and knowing which boats I should steer clear of. Their whole process is seamless and their customer service is second to none. The best part is that they can inspect the hull, engine and trailer which is a full comprehensive inspection which comes with a phenomenal report which can be used for your insurer. Thanks again Aaron! read less

Aaron and Dom have assisted us with surveys in Sydney for some time now. I’ve always found their mechanical knowledge and advise excellent and surveys both professional and prompt allowing us to assist the buyer with real time information.With the changing times and closed borders their services have become even... read moreAaron and Dom have assisted us with surveys in Sydney for some time now. I’ve always found their mechanical knowledge and advise excellent and surveys both professional and prompt allowing us to assist the buyer with real time information.With the changing times and closed borders their services have become even more valuable with Dom somewhat reluctantly staring in our survey videos for buyers who are unable to attend. Both Aaron and Dom are honest and intelligent guys which is what we need to help our buyers make an informed decision.Highly recommend. Dan Jones read less

Contacted the team at BoatBuy to arrange an interstate inspection for me. Don was very responsive, clearly articulated the expectations and costs and referred me to book on-line. Process was simple and inspection arranged. Report was very comprehensive with plenty of pics and provided same day of inspection. Followed up... read moreContacted the team at BoatBuy to arrange an interstate inspection for me. Don was very responsive, clearly articulated the expectations and costs and referred me to book on-line. Process was simple and inspection arranged. Report was very comprehensive with plenty of pics and provided same day of inspection. Followed up with a phone call to further elaborate. A great experience, would definitely use them again, shame the boat wasn't as good as these guys! read less

I have had the pleasure of dealing with this company as a buyer and a seller and found them to be highly reliable, professional, knowledgeable, informative and above all, honest. I particularly experienced when buying a boat, they were happy for me to attend the inspection and provide on the... read moreI have had the pleasure of dealing with this company as a buyer and a seller and found them to be highly reliable, professional, knowledgeable, informative and above all, honest. I particularly experienced when buying a boat, they were happy for me to attend the inspection and provide on the spot feedback and advice, not just on the issues they found, but on the boat in general. A very valuable experience. read less

Great experience dealing with Aaron at Boatbuys. A thorough report was provided. Aaron spent time answering questions and providing assistance. Great to deal with......

Great staff, great knowledge, great service. highly recommend the team at Boatbuy. definitely use their services again

Aaron from boat buy and his team are the best people to us when looking to buy a boat they are though and very helpful nothing is to much trouble. The report lets you no any problems before you perches the boat i would highly recommend him and is... read moreAaron from boat buy and his team are the best people to us when looking to buy a boat they are though and very helpful nothing is to much trouble. The report lets you no any problems before you perches the boat i would highly recommend him and is team they were so knowledgeable every time a rang with question always helpful 10 out of 10 thank you. read less

My wife and I organised a Survey through BoatBuy, on a boat we wanted to purchase.... What an amazing experience and thorough service!We cannot thank Brendan enough for what he did. He did an absolutely professional job and worked SO hard. I could not believe he went out of his... read moreMy wife and I organised a Survey through BoatBuy, on a boat we wanted to purchase.... What an amazing experience and thorough service!We cannot thank Brendan enough for what he did. He did an absolutely professional job and worked SO hard. I could not believe he went out of his way to also inspect the trailer, which was kept 25 minutes away.We believe the service that BoatBuy offers is second to non and we could not recommend the company highly enough.It was money well spent and we would certainly use BoatBuy again.Brendan is punctual, fastidious, thorough and communicative, a real pleasure to deal with. Thanks again for everything.Regards,Steve Nash read less

Awesome service!! This is going to sound like a paid add but I couldn’t be happier!! Brendan and Aaron were awesome to deal with and an amazing insurance policy!!! Originally wasn’t going to get a check done as I was that confident ? but deciding to get it professionally... read moreAwesome service!! This is going to sound like a paid add but I couldn’t be happier!! Brendan and Aaron were awesome to deal with and an amazing insurance policy!!! Originally wasn’t going to get a check done as I was that confident ? but deciding to get it professionally checked just saved me $20,000. Highly recommend!!! read less

I would highly recommend BoatBuy if you are looking for a pre purchase or insurance survey for your boat. Brendan from the Gold Coast branch came and looked at our boat for an insurance survey. He was very professional and thorough. A great organisation 10 out of 10

Aaron and his team are awesome. He has helped me over many years making sure the boats I was interested in were right for the price. My latest purchase has been a dream boat. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I had Brendan and Don come do a thorough Pre Purchase Inspection on my Haines Signature before I bought it.The boys were great and answered all my learner questions and gave me some great general info and tips as well as the report on the boat/motor/trailer.Highly recommended

Found Aaron very contactable and seemed to know what to look for such as Transom issues. Price charged is double the price charged in Queensland, but when he is your eyes so far away important when spending a lot of money. Finally I think Sellers should... read moreFound Aaron very contactable and seemed to know what to look for such as Transom issues. Price charged is double the price charged in Queensland, but when he is your eyes so far away important when spending a lot of money. Finally I think Sellers should pay the fee rather then the Buyer as in the last three inspections all buyers mentioned good condition and two of them required transom replacements worth $6k to repair!Tyrone Stewart. read less

I found Aaron to be contactable and easy to talk with,although Sydney's prices of inspection is double than Queensland it was money well spent when Sellers think their boat is in good condition. Aaron was my eyes as I live in Brisbane and when you are spending $40k... read moreI found Aaron to be contactable and easy to talk with,although Sydney's prices of inspection is double than Queensland it was money well spent when Sellers think their boat is in good condition. Aaron was my eyes as I live in Brisbane and when you are spending $40k you expect value for money and in this case as it has in the last two inspections Transom replacement costing $6k. Finally I believe that Sellers should provide and pay for the report particularly when they advertise to prospective Buyers their boat is in top condition! read less

Aaron and his team were very thorough and reliable and we learnt much more about the 33-foot boat we were buying with the help of his report which included in and out of water tests. We would definitely recommend Boat Buy for pre-purchase inspections.

Aaron and the team were very prompt and helpful. Their survey was clear and easy to understand. Would definitely not hesitate to recommend or use their services again.

I’ve used plenty of marine surveyors in the past to do inspections on vessels for my clients, once I came across Aaron and his team from boat buy I’ve never used any other surveyor.He is great at what he does and never misses a thing. He has saved my clients... read moreI’ve used plenty of marine surveyors in the past to do inspections on vessels for my clients, once I came across Aaron and his team from boat buy I’ve never used any other surveyor.He is great at what he does and never misses a thing. He has saved my clients on many occasions from buying an absolute lemon.Highly recommend Aaron and his team! 10/10 read less

I have been using BoatBuy for over 5 years, in the which I have purchased 5 boats for my fleet of charter boats from 30 to 105ft. Some of the best customer service I have experienced, with thorough and useful reports. All of the inspections conducted were Marine Survey and... read moreI have been using BoatBuy for over 5 years, in the which I have purchased 5 boats for my fleet of charter boats from 30 to 105ft. Some of the best customer service I have experienced, with thorough and useful reports. All of the inspections conducted were Marine Survey and Mechanical Inspections with oil sampling, with easy to read reports delivered promptly. Hands down, BoatBuy is the best Marine Surveying company you can hire in Australia for a boat inspection! Highly recommended. read less

Very professional and easy to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to use their services again.

This is the second time we have used Aaron from BoatBuy and the second time he's saved us.He is the most honest, transparent and knowledgeable expert in his field that we have ever worked with, period.Aaron literally lost money today as he provided us with very clear 'do not purchase'... read moreThis is the second time we have used Aaron from BoatBuy and the second time he's saved us.He is the most honest, transparent and knowledgeable expert in his field that we have ever worked with, period.Aaron literally lost money today as he provided us with very clear 'do not purchase' advice and in doing so he quickly refunded the balance of his inspection fee due to our cancellation to move forward.Aaron advised us not to purchase the boat due to the age of the engines and the fact they and their parts had long been discontinued by the manufacturer making parts and even the specific maintenance skills extremely difficult to find.That says it all really. My advice to you is to not use anyone else in surveying your new boat pre-purchase. Aaron is the best.Antony and Yvette Collins. read less

Don has done great job, spotted few issues, which were unnoticed before. Highly recommend

I used boat buy to survey and inspect a boat I was looking at purchasing in Sydney. I am an out of state buyer and was unable to be there In person. Don did a great job and was very helpful and informative through both the online report and phone... read moreI used boat buy to survey and inspect a boat I was looking at purchasing in Sydney. I am an out of state buyer and was unable to be there In person. Don did a great job and was very helpful and informative through both the online report and phone conversations. They uploaded current photos onto a folder I could view and provided explanations or picture evidence on everything noted in there reports. I would definitely use BoatBuy again and recommend them to others. read less

Aaron did a survey on a 33 Riviera for me today. He took a lot of time and was very thorough and provided a comprehensive report. I highly recommend his services.

If you are looking at purchasing a boat - Aaron should be top of your list to contact. From the very first conversation we had with Aaron - he was super friendly, professional and totally honest. He helped us so much in our quest to find the perfect... read moreIf you are looking at purchasing a boat - Aaron should be top of your list to contact. From the very first conversation we had with Aaron - he was super friendly, professional and totally honest. He helped us so much in our quest to find the perfect boat for us. He helped us understand what we need to be mindful of and made sure we understood exactly what we were looking at. He didn’t leave any detail out when he did the survey on the boat we eventually bought. This makes the seller and buyer comfortable that everything is above board and there are no surprises after you make the final purchase. He even helped us out introducing us to an awesome and amazing Boat Driving Instructor - Tristan at BoatWise - another one we would highly recommend. Even though we have boating experience - moving up to a bigger boat these two have made the transition so easy. read less

Invaluable service. The report contains great detail and ensures you are getting what you expect when buying a boat. Every prospective purchaser should invest in a report before purchasing.

When our neighbours were selling their boat to downsize, they told us Aaron from BoatBuy surveyed their boat for the purchasers and said he was incredibly thorough. So when we found the boat we liked, we contacted Aaron and true to form he went over the boat & identified things... read moreWhen our neighbours were selling their boat to downsize, they told us Aaron from BoatBuy surveyed their boat for the purchasers and said he was incredibly thorough. So when we found the boat we liked, we contacted Aaron and true to form he went over the boat & identified things which we were able to use in our negotiations. We are extremely pleased with his service and advice, this process has saved us money & provided us with a piece of mind.We highly recommend Aaron from BoatBuy & it’s a must do for any new purchaser.Gus read less

Some of the best customer service I have experienced. Very prompt, responsive and keen to help in any way they can. Aaron and Don are extremely knowledgeable and provided a very comprehensive report. They are also just all round great guys. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

I engaged boatbuy after reading about them on the web. Spoke to Aaron a few times about my concerns. I found Aaron to be friendly, matter of fact and systematic. The survey uncovered quite a few problems so I never went ahead with the purchase. The inspection had certainly given... read moreI engaged boatbuy after reading about them on the web. Spoke to Aaron a few times about my concerns. I found Aaron to be friendly, matter of fact and systematic. The survey uncovered quite a few problems so I never went ahead with the purchase. The inspection had certainly given me a clear picture of what I was looking at. Thanks Aaron. read less

Don from Boatbuy was very thorough, patient and great to deal with. Aaron was very helpful in setting up the survey with the marina. Although we didn't proceed with the sale, we were very comfortable with the level of detail provided.

Aaron is a very thorough, experienced marine guy. Could not stress more on how much I recommend anyone to get Aaron to have a look at any boat before you buy!

I would recommend BoatBuy to anyone without a doubt! Very professional and reliable. The best customer serviceThanks for answering all my questions

It was a very good professional service being a purchaser from another state with COVID restrictions in place Aaron and Don still made it a very easy journey. From day one before even engaging boatbuy to inspect a boat I was already watching all their videos in YouTube of what... read moreIt was a very good professional service being a purchaser from another state with COVID restrictions in place Aaron and Don still made it a very easy journey. From day one before even engaging boatbuy to inspect a boat I was already watching all their videos in YouTube of what to look for when purchasing a boat. I found this seriously very helpful that helped me make a decision to purchase the right one. I hope a lot of viewers get to see this online as knowing if a saltwater service has been completed within the last 2-3 years which is costly have been completed on your vessel that I never even knew beforehand..ThanksRB read less

BoatBuy did a very professional, detailed job. They know their boats and know what to look for. Good on-time service with excellent multi-page report.

Luckily I found BoatBuy helping me doing the survey for my first boat. As a first boat buyer I know nothing about boat. The survey report provided by them is absolutely comprehensive and professional.They found the critical issue on Transom Assembly which will cost me $100k to repair.I'll definitely ask... read moreLuckily I found BoatBuy helping me doing the survey for my first boat. As a first boat buyer I know nothing about boat. The survey report provided by them is absolutely comprehensive and professional.They found the critical issue on Transom Assembly which will cost me $100k to repair.I'll definitely ask them for doing another survey on my next boat shopping. read less

Aaron and Don both went above and beyond helping me surprise my husband with a boat on his 40th! Easy to deal with and always on call. Thank you so much for all your help couldn’t have surprised him without you!

Boatbuy produced a honest and detailed pre purchase report for the boat I was looking at purchasing. Aaron personally called and ran you through the report. He explained things thoroughly and gave you confidence in the report. I will use their services again.

Aaron and Don both went above and beyond helping me surprise my husband with a boat on his 40th! Easy to deal with and always on call. Thank you so much for all your help couldn’t have surprised him without you!

Aaron from boat by is a professional at what he does. A reliable detailed service telling you what you need to know at the right time.Thanks Aaron.

Prompt service, more photos than expected and great to deal with.

Aaron helped me through the process of purchasing a second hand boat in sydney whilst living in Brisbane. The idea of buying a boat sight unseen freaks me out but he was so honest with his inspection and walked me through any of boats issues In a way I could... read moreAaron helped me through the process of purchasing a second hand boat in sydney whilst living in Brisbane. The idea of buying a boat sight unseen freaks me out but he was so honest with his inspection and walked me through any of boats issues In a way I could understand and even gave me ideas of pricing to get the work done. It really took the fear out of the process and his photos were way better than the sales add so it was so much better to see the boat in detail. Highly recommend his services. Thank you Aaron at Boat Buy ? read less

We used Aaron for an interstate inspection. Extremely professional and helpful. Unfortunately it didn't end up being the boat for us but Aaron's thorough and expert advice was essential in making the decision.

As a Mechanical Engineer I was initially hesitant to engage a third party to do a pre-purchase inspection. Aaron provided excellent service, was highly professional and proved to be very knowledgeable. His expert investigation identified key areas of risk which allowed informed negotiation on price to take place. I... read moreAs a Mechanical Engineer I was initially hesitant to engage a third party to do a pre-purchase inspection. Aaron provided excellent service, was highly professional and proved to be very knowledgeable. His expert investigation identified key areas of risk which allowed informed negotiation on price to take place. I would happily recommend Aaron's service when purchasing a boat. read less

Absolutely brilliant. Stopped the inspection after finding issues and refunded the cost of incomplete inspection. Very honest and reliable. Saved me what would of been a fortune. Couldnt recommend him more.

Aaron from Boat Buy has been nothing but exceptional from my first phone call enquiry, to his simple online booking form, through to his extremely thorough boat survey. He also provided detailed post survey information that assisted me making an informed decision on my purchase. I would be the first... read moreAaron from Boat Buy has been nothing but exceptional from my first phone call enquiry, to his simple online booking form, through to his extremely thorough boat survey. He also provided detailed post survey information that assisted me making an informed decision on my purchase. I would be the first one to recommend his professional and timely service to anyone who is in need of a boat survey. It’s value for money that could save you tens of thoughts or more. Thanks Aaron! read less

Wonderful great service friendly helpful

I can highly recommend BoatBuy. Recently I had Aaron carry out a pre purchase inspection of a boat I was buying in Sydney. With the borders being closed across Australia due to Covid-19 I was unable to fly across and check out things myself so I was really relying on... read moreI can highly recommend BoatBuy. Recently I had Aaron carry out a pre purchase inspection of a boat I was buying in Sydney. With the borders being closed across Australia due to Covid-19 I was unable to fly across and check out things myself so I was really relying on good information so I could confidently make a decision. Aaron was really reliable and sent loads of photos and provided a detailed report of the hull and engines outlining areas that I needed to be aware of. Most importantly Aaron is a great communicator and was able to give me a really good idea of what I was buying. Thanks again Aaron - much appreciated.Cameron Yates - Perth Western Australia read less

Prompt service, extremely helpful and spent time going over details regarding my boat. Very pleasant to deal with would highly recommend.

Got to say, Aaron from Boat Buy is fantastic.He showed so much patience dealing with my brother and I on an inspection for a particular boat.We are both novices when it comes to boating but Aaron guided us through the process, explained things so we could understand easily and also... read moreGot to say, Aaron from Boat Buy is fantastic.He showed so much patience dealing with my brother and I on an inspection for a particular boat.We are both novices when it comes to boating but Aaron guided us through the process, explained things so we could understand easily and also gave us his own personal advice on what he would do in a similar situation including risks etc.We decided based on Aaron's advice NOT to purchase the boat and we feel spending that money for a professional and independent perspective has really saved us in the long run...the search for our boat continues but we will definitely be using Aaron again.Thanks Antony Collins. read less

Aaron performed a pre purchase inspection at short notice. The inspection was thorough and accurate. Much appreciated.

Excellent service from Aaron with friendly and highly competent advice. I would recommend BoatBuy to anyone considering a purchase.

Aaron was recommended to us as the guy you need when purchasing a boat. He made the process easy and gave us the confidence we needed to proceed with the purchase. Being almost 3000klms away from the boat, it was important to us to receive such a detailed report with... read moreAaron was recommended to us as the guy you need when purchasing a boat. He made the process easy and gave us the confidence we needed to proceed with the purchase. Being almost 3000klms away from the boat, it was important to us to receive such a detailed report with lots of photos as well as a few back up phone calls to help explain any concerns. His diligence and attention to detail is a real credit to both him and our bottom line! His fee saved us three times it’s value. Thanks Aaron read less

I have always had a positive experience dealing with Aaron and his team. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and well connected. The attention to detail and customer service far exceeded my expectations and left me overall extremely satisfied with doing business with BoatBuy.

Boatbuy's service offering both survey and mechanical inspections makes organizing inspections very easy. Aaron's attention to detail, communication skills, advice and assistance during and after the inspection are commendable. Excellent service! Excellent value!

Worth every cent. The inspection was extremely thorough, and the report was easy to read and evaluate. I fell in love with a boat, and Aaron's inspection covered all the defects, including a ranking into high, medium and low risk. Seeing the information in black and white, brought me back... read moreWorth every cent. The inspection was extremely thorough, and the report was easy to read and evaluate. I fell in love with a boat, and Aaron's inspection covered all the defects, including a ranking into high, medium and low risk. Seeing the information in black and white, brought me back down to reality and saved me from a potentially very expensive mistake. read less

I found Aaron an absolute gentleman, he couldn't do enough for me. The purchase was successful and Aaron's report (very professional content) allowed me to purchase the boat a lot cheaper although I need to throw a couple of bob on it I was really a good buy. Thanks Aaron... read moreI found Aaron an absolute gentleman, he couldn't do enough for me. The purchase was successful and Aaron's report (very professional content) allowed me to purchase the boat a lot cheaper although I need to throw a couple of bob on it I was really a good buy. Thanks Aaron for all your support. read less

I have used BoatBuy twice to undertake surveys on boats that I was looking to buy and the survey reports they provided on the boats gave me a very clear understanding of both the good aspects of the boat as well as the areas that I would need to address.They... read moreI have used BoatBuy twice to undertake surveys on boats that I was looking to buy and the survey reports they provided on the boats gave me a very clear understanding of both the good aspects of the boat as well as the areas that I would need to address.They are very professional and I would thoroughly recommend BoatBuy to any potential purchaser of a boat. read less

We recently used Aaron to inspect a cruiser we were going to purchase - all good visually and low hours on motors. It was not our first boat purchase either but we were coming from a trailer boat background. His very detailed structural/ electrical/ mechanical survey picked up major problems... read moreWe recently used Aaron to inspect a cruiser we were going to purchase - all good visually and low hours on motors. It was not our first boat purchase either but we were coming from a trailer boat background. His very detailed structural/ electrical/ mechanical survey picked up major problems and the oil analysis told us even more. It didn't even get out on a sea trial! This boat would have cost us thousands if we had purchased it. We thank Aaron for his professionalism, extensive knowledge and care for detail. In the end we pulled out of the sale. Highly recommend Boatbuy to anyone for pre-purchase inspections. It is money well spent read less