Pre-Purchase Marine Surveys Sydney
Are you about to purchase a used boat and are looking for an independent pre-purchase survey report in the Sydney region? We can provide you with a detailed, accurate and informative report before you purchase a boat.
BoatBuy is led by Aaron O’Donoghue, a dual-qualified marine surveyor and marine mechanic. We provide marine surveys and mechanical inspections across Sydney, the Gold Coast and Perth, with availability confirmed for each booking. Our inspections cover the hull, engines and electrical systems and include a sea trial. We provide a detailed report and remain available to explain the findings before and after your purchase. We are currently expanding our local team in Queensland and Western Australia.
If you want to tick every box, our comprehensive inspections can also include oil sampling and computer diagnostic reports for most makes and models.
- Sydney wide service
- Fast & efficient reporting
- Unlimited follow up advice
- Friendly service
- Detailed easy to read reports
- Sea trial & testing under load
- Interstate purchase advice
- High quality photo gallery of vessel
- Easy online booking
- Accepted by all major insurers
- Marine surveying & mechanical expertise
What do we inspect?
Our only criteria is that the vessel has at least one engine. We specialise in power boat surveys, and do not survey sailing yachts. Listed below is a brief overview of what we check on our pre-purchase condition reports. Each inspection is tailored specifically to the make, model and options fitted to the vessel to ensure we check everything we possibly can onboard. We can also provide additional services such as oil sampling and engine diagnostic read outs on most engines.
Looking for more information? Click below for a sample report.
How much do our surveys cost?
| Vessel size | Pre-Purchase Marine Survey and Mechanical Report |
|---|---|
| 0-22ft or 0-6.7m | View our Boat Inspections page |
| 23-29ft or 6.8m-8.8m | $865 + $210 per engine inspected |
| 30-39ft or 8.9m-11.8m | $1075 + $210 per engine inspected |
| 40-49ft or 11.9m-14.9m | $1330 + $210 per engine inspected |
| 50-59ft or 15m-18m | $1600 + $210 per engine inspected |
| 60ft or 18.1m and larger | Contact us for a quote |
| Optional Extras | |
|---|---|
| Generators | $210 per additional generator |
| Oil Samples | $185 per oil sample |
| Tender Inspections | $265 per tender |
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICING DOES NOT INCLUDE SLIPPING
Ask a Question
Request a Sample Survey Report
We are proud of our work, and happy to provide a sample survey report upon request. Fill in the form, including details of the type of vessel you’re looking to purchase and we will send a comparable sample report.
Ask our Opinion
We understand that looking at and comparing listings can be confusing. Take advantage of our experience by sending us a couple of listings that you’re interested in, and we will provide you with independent purchasing advice based on the information provided.
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Why trust us?
Founded in 2015, BoatBuy is a marine surveying and boat inspection company operating in NSW, QLD and WA. BoatBuy is led by Aaron O’Donoghue, a dual-qualified marine surveyor and marine mechanic, and provides independent survey and inspection reports.
We do not sell boats, meaning we can provide unbiased professional advice for our clients. We get the opportunity to review hundreds of boats per year, so we’re up to date with all the latest issues and problems that may arise on boats.
We strive to provide the best reports and highest level of customer service in the industry.
We also offer other services including
Boat Inspections
Complete reports including hull, mechanical and trailer condition.
Insurance surveys
Risk evaluations to obtain an insurance policy.