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Boat Spec Marine Surveys provides pre-purchase and insurance inspections from Avalon Beach, NSW, with domestic commercial vessel survey services also available.
Service area: Avalon Beach and Sydney Northern Beaches; confirm travel availability
Rob Daglish operates Boat Spec Marine Surveys, drawing on a background in building and repairing timber and composite powerboats and sailing vessels.
The business offers pre-purchase and re-insurance inspections and reports. Its website also lists domestic commercial vessel survey work for vessels up to 35 metres; confirm the relevant accreditation categories and vessel scope when enquiring.
Contact Rob directly to arrange access, slipping requirements and an inspection time. The practice is based in Avalon Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
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★ 5.0 · 7 Google reviews
“Robbie has an undeniable talent and wealth of knowledge when it comes surveying boats and marine vessels. We have used Robbie a number of times for personal and business related surveys, and can more-than confidentially recommend him. He is attentive to detail, objective in his appraisals and places the safety of all parties at heart. His professionalism, knowledge, approach, and service is invaluable. Robbie prides himself in doing the job properly, he will spend all day going over the vessel sometimes two days then stays up writing the report till the early hours of the morning. I have had a survey done by another party on a 40ft vessel and it was emailed to me by midday. Needless to say Robbie is the only surveyor I’d use or recommend for all jobs big or small.”
“Could not recommend Rob more highly. His knowledge and professionalism was second to none and assisted me greatly with the survey and reporting of my vessel. A true professional and gentleman. Many thanks Rob for all your help it was truly appreciated.”
“Rob is worth his weight in gold. Saved me what would of been a hundred grand loss. Very knowledgeable and is very happy to guide you through the process of the things he is looking for and finding. Will be using again once I find a better boat now that I have a better idea of what to look for in a boat.”
“Rob's advice, over the phone, was top rate. His morals and business ethics 1st class. He 'gave up' a fee by explaining the drawbacks of the boat I was looking at.”
“Although I did not go ahead with the survey, it was due to the honesty and knowledge that Rob provided before taking a cent for himself. I would highly recommend Boat Spec Marine Services if you want upfront honesty and a wealth of knowledge to help you make the right boating decisions.”
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