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Leo Marine provides pre-purchase, insurance and condition surveys for boats and yachts in Adelaide and South Australia, with interstate work by arrangement.
Service area: Adelaide, North Haven, Victor Harbour, Murray River and Yorke Peninsula; interstate by arrangement
Leo Marine helps buyers and owners assess a vessel’s condition through hull, structural, mechanical and electrical inspections. Its services include pre-purchase and insurance surveys, damage and collision assessments, vessel valuations and photographic reports.
Technical options include engine compression testing, oil analysis, moisture and osmosis testing, percussion inspection and laser measurements.
The practice is based in Adelaide and lists coverage including North Haven, Victor Harbour, the Murray River and Yorke Peninsula. Interstate inspections can be discussed directly with the business.
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★ 5.0 · 12 Google reviews
“Leo’s Marine Surveyors did a fantastic job surveying my yacht. He was punctual, professional, thorough and very easy to deal with. He explained everything clearly and gave us confidence in the process. I’d happily recommend Bill to anyone needing a marine survey”
Thank you and enjoy the rest of the refurb!
“Bill was excellent to deal with. He guided me through my first boat purchase (to fully restore) with confidence by being transparent, reliable, responsive and turned the yacht survey around very quickly. It included a detailed report with lots of photos and recommendations. On top of that Bill is easy to talk with and get straight advice from. Recommending Bill (Director of Leo Marine) is a no brainer.”
Thank you, Paul. Looking forward to seeing the boat project completion.
“Thanks very much to Bill with his services to my Penguin Striker Cruiser. Bill’s expertise in the surveyor inspection service and profession approach is just superb in all corners; his thoroughness, expertise and detailed reporting on the vessel inside and out is without question, at the highest level. A follow up inspection service was conducted and can only be commended with Bill’s follow up report 6 months following. I would not hesitate in recommending Leo Marine services.”
Thank you, Jack. Really appreciate your kind words. A diligent owner of a fine boat too!
“Bill was fantastic to deal with. I was located in Victoria so getting the survey done was important to my decision to purchase. Report is detailed and I was kept informed along the way. There were two trips required and Bill was able to also work in with the boat broker. Highly recommend.”
Thank you, Dean. No problem at all.
“I’m so glad I got Bill to help with my pre purchase. What a brilliant decision.”
Thank you, Jon! Have a great time with the boat.
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