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Avast Marine Surveyors offers pre-purchase, insurance and boat-share inspections in Greater Sydney, with travel available by arrangement.
Service area: Greater Sydney; other NSW, Queensland and Victoria locations by arrangement
Avast Marine Surveyors draws on shipwright and boatbuilding experience to assess recreational vessels and explain defects, repairs and maintenance needs.
The business offers pre-purchase surveys, insurance risk evaluations and pre-contract inspections for people joining a boat-share arrangement. Inspections can cover the hull on a slipway or hardstand, internal spaces and deck areas.
Based in Lane Cove, Avast attends vessels around Greater Sydney and advertises travel to other NSW, Queensland and Victorian locations by arrangement.
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Customer perspective
★ 5.0 · 3 Google reviews
“Matt did a fantastic job doing a pre purchase inspection for us. Really pleasant man and very knowledgeable and thorough. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services.”
“My 10 metre boat required an Insurance Risk Evaluation at the request of my insurer. Matt was recommended to me by my mechanic. Matt did the evaluation whilst the boat was out of the water for annual service. He was punctual and helpful in answering all my questions. I will use him again. I am happy to recommend him to others.”
Thankyou Louis for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Your kind words are important to us. We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic experience using Avast Marine Surveyors.
“Used Avast for a survey. Matt was really helpful,has plenty of experience and answered all my questions and was professional throughout all our dealings. Would gladly recommend Matt and his business for all maritime surveys.”
Thankyou Dijon. We hope you and your family are enjoying your boat.
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