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Andrew Laughlin Marine-Survey.com.auSurfers Paradise, QLD4.9 · 129 Google reviews
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KPS Maritime provides pre-purchase boat inspections, marine surveys and Australian Builders Plates from the Gold Coast.
Service area: Gold Coast and Australia; Pacific and South East Asia projects by arrangement
KPS Maritime works with boat owners, buyers and dealerships on vessel inspections and Australian Builders Plates. It assists with plates for boats that have been built, modified or imported, alongside survey and pre-purchase inspection services.
The business describes experience with both powered and sailing vessels, from small boats to larger yachts. Based on the Gold Coast, it has undertaken projects across Australia, the Pacific and South East Asia.
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★ 5.0 · 108 Google reviews
“Nick from KPS Maritime was fantastic to deal with for re-plating my boat. Everything was clearly communicated and he answered all my questions. Would definitely use them again.”
Thank you for your wonderful review! We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future! 😊⚓️
“Very prompt, and very good advice and service P King Tasmania”
Thank you! We appreciate your support! 😊
“Great Service. Fast and easy. They answer questions and walk through the process.”
Thank you for your great review! We’re so pleased you found the process fast and easy.
“Nick and his team are knowledgable, helpfull and complete the work required in a timley manner. I highly recomend them.”
Thank you for your kind review! We truly appreciate your recommendation and support! 😊
“Very efficient and good at what they do, I emailed Nick all the details late on a Friday afternoon and it was all sorted Saturday morning. Much appreciated as my boat was already at the outboard dealers waiting fittment of new engine when the dealer discovered an issue with the old builders plate. Thankyou Nick!”
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad Nick could get everything sorted so quickly and help keep your engine installation on track. We appreciate your kind words and thank you for choosing KPS Maritime! 😊
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