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Big Sea Marine provides vessel surveys, machinery inspections and marine consultancy from Airlie Beach, serving the Whitsundays and Queensland.
Service area: Whitsundays and Queensland
Big Sea Marine works with boat buyers, owners and commercial vessel operators. Its services include pre-purchase inspections, condition and valuation reporting, insurance and claims surveys, and hull and machinery assessments.
The business also supports refits and shipyard periods, towage planning, marine incident investigations, safety-management systems and expert opinion work. Commercial clients include passenger, tourism and government vessel operators.
Based in Airlie Beach, it serves the Whitsundays and other Queensland locations. Ask the team to define the inspection scope, access requirements and report deliverables for your vessel.
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5.0 · 29 Google reviews
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“Guy has an excellent understanding of vessel design, engineering and systems. He worked methodically through the vessel from bow to stern and identified all current issues, but most importantly immediate resolutions and future proactive step to limit reoccurring problems. Highly recommend.”
Hi David Thank you for your review our services. We greatly appreciate the feedback and support. Guy Howard. Big Sea Marine Consultants andSurveyors.
“I have a 45ft Island Packet and had a great experience with Guy Howard. Would definitely recommend his services and I will keep him in my contacts for future survey work on my yacht. He was professional and prompt which is a little hard to find these days!”
Brett, thank you for trusting Big Sea Marine Consultants and Surveyors to conduct the Marine Insurance Risk Assessment for your boat. It was a pleasure doing business with you. It was also refreshing to inspect such a well maintained vessel. Your Island Packet 45 is certainly a fine example of a well built and well kept cruising yacht. Best regards. Guy.
“Could not recommend Guy highly enough. Purchasing a boat, especially one in a far-off location, can be a harrowing experience - unless you know a Guy! Nothing was too much trouble. Guy was honest, prompt and reliable. His report is detailed and professional and he was happy to walk through it step-by-step. Guy has taken much of the guess work away and ensured I could buy with confidence. What more could I ask for? If you're after a pre-purchase inspection and sea trial like I was, go with Guy.”
Thanks, David. It was a pleasure assisting with your boat pre-purchase inspection and the subsequent sea-trial. We focus our business on customer service, and we wholeheartedly appreciate your encouraging review of Big Sea Marine Consultants and Surveyors. Best regards.
“Guy did a great job providing a professional and detailed survey on short notice. Survey provided was comprehensive and included both photos and detailed description of all issues. Highly recommended Surveyor and reasonably priced.”
Hi Baz, thank you for your review. It was certainly a pleasure working with you on this particular pre-purchase Inspection. The Queensland built Pearling Luggers are becoming a threatened species. It is a significant part of our boating history. Regards. Guy.
“May I kindly recommend GUY for all and any AMSA surveys, pre purchase inspections or even simple questions relating to every detail of a vessel. I have known Guy, since he installed a water maker on board a 52ft Cabo years and years ago. He is such a humble, honest and true gentleman. His experience is incredible. There is nothing this man cannot do, in my book. He is a legend, Full stop!”
Well Pete, i’m truly humbled by your comments! Thank you very much. I remember the install of the Stella Marine desal system & refit work on that lovely 52 foot Cabo Sports Fisher very well. It was a pleasure working with you on that project. 👌
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