Boat inspections in California?

Question

Does anyone know of any reputable marine mechanics that do boat inspections in California? A rough cost would be appreciated as well. The boat will be under 25ft

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Answer 1

The United States Sail and Power Squadron does free boat safety inspections, as does the Coast Guard Auxiliary. But it sounds like you need a marine survey. Ask at your local boar yard if you can not find a name in the yellow pages.

Answer 2

I suggest you contact the coast guard auxillary

as they will do *free* boat inspections (you cant get it any cheaper then that!)

from their website:

VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS

The Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety.

No citations are issued and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display if the vessel has passed the examination.

An example of some of the items checked include:

    * Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets)

    * Registration and numbering

    * Navigation lights

    * Ventilation

    * Fire extinguishers

    * Distress signals (flares, horn, etc.)

    * Battery cover and connections

All of these items are currently required by state and federal laws and, if missing or non-operating, can result in a citation if your vessel is inspected by the Coast Guard.

The Vessel Safety Check gives you a risk-free way to check that you meet the legal minimums and to potentially avoid a citation later.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

    * Visit SafetySeal.net - A website devoted exclusively to the Vessel Safety Check program co-sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons.

    * Contact a member of the Auxiliary at your local Marina.

Answer 3

What kind of inspection are you looking for??

The Coast Guard Axillary will do a standard safety inspection for free. They check for compliance with local, state and federal regulations and safety items. If you are looking for an inspection of condition for selling or buying, you want a certified marine surveyor. Depending on your location, a survey will cost anywhere from $5 - $10 per foot.