Treasure Coast & South Florida Marine Surveyor
VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED
Welcome to TB Marine Surveyors
Florida Marine Surveyor
Did you know that most banks and insurance companies will not recognize non-accredited surveyors? They insist on a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor before they will work with you on a loan or insure your newly purchased vessel. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
List of Services & Qualifications
- Marine surveyor
- Commercial vessel and yacht deliveries
- Captain services
- USCG 1600 GT Master
- Master of Towing Vessels
- Refit project management
- Vessel valuations
- Safety audits for Federal CFR & USCG compliance (Subchapter “M” Compliance Audits”)
Client Reviews
John Roush2023-11-05Tim was very knowledgeable and did a very nice job! highly recommend!
Ismael Perez2023-10-29Tim was awesome! I needed insurance survey quick to be able to move to a new marina. Tim took care of me. I got my insurance renewed much faster than I thought, and all is well!
Cynthia Carneiro2023-09-14My husband used Tim for his boat survey and absolutely loved him! Tim was super professional and knowledgeable. He was very thorough and provided amazing feedback on his survey. We definitely recommend Tim for all your needs!! Thank you so much Tim!!!
Michael Fein2023-08-23I used Tim Brown from TB Marine Services to survey a boat before purchasing. Mr Brown came met me at the marina where the boat was being stored to do the actual survey. He arrived on time and was well prepared. He gave the boat a sea trial before having it hauled for an inspection of the hull and engine. Mr Brown gave me a complete report on the boat as well as comparison pricing of similar boats. My insurance company really appreciated how thorough the survey was. My dealings with Tim Brown were overall fantastic. He communicated to me throughout the process and was a consummate professional. I would highly recommend TB Marine services.
Not SO Normal Nomads2023-08-16Was a great deal of help for us! Very responsive and kind!
Dylan Kimmel2023-08-11I called looking for a survey for my 40 ft steel cutter. Tim was exceptionally helpful, but also extremely busy. We had a great conversation, and he is referring me to another surveyor who can get to my needs sooner. Thanks Tim!
Sail La Vie Tiki Cruises2023-08-10Outstanding, shows up when scheduled, very thorough, honest etc. super professional and knowledgeable. Would use again 100 percent!
Guitarguy2023-08-10I've been boating for over 50 years and have bought and sold several boats. We just bought another boat and Tim did an excellent job. Given the distance I had to make an offer sight-unseen, dependent on a survey satisfactory to me. It did have some somewhat minor issues, mostly cosmetic, but Tim was very helpful in explaining costs and repair methods, and his report then helped me renegotiate the price. He's very thorough, fully accredited, and one of the best surveyors I've used.
Stuart Cantin2023-07-31I have used TB Marine services for several buyer surveys and Tim has always been reliable and professional.
Harry Lombardo III2023-07-29Completely honest and thorough. Tim had the survey complete and prepared in the same day.
Meet Captain Timothy J. Brown
Owner & operator Tim Brown has an extensive background in marine business. Also, he is an Accredited Marine Surveyor in the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS). Similarly, other qualifications include USCG Master 1600GRT/3000GT & Master of Commercial Towing vessels. Over the years we have made strong relationships with partners in the Marine Towing and Salvage business. Also, we provide services that help our partners comply with industry standards, USCG and insurance compliance and inventory control.
Over 30 Years of Marine Industry Experience
- SAMS Marine Surveyor | 2017 — present
- Tug Capt.(Commercial Marine Towing & Transportation) | 1990 — 2017
- Marine Construction
- Marine Salvage & Diving
- Demolition
- Artificial Reef Deployment
- USN Sailor of the Year FF1074 USS Harold E. Holt (Pacific Fleet)
- Persian Gulf War 1985 to 1987 USN
- Special Boat Unit 26 1987 to 1991 (Operation Just Cause)
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USN SpecWar Patrol Boat Operator PBR 1071 Panama Canal
Certifications & Credentials
Proudly Serving South Florida & The Treasure Coast
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(561) 797 – 1334
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Frequently Asked Questions
Often, a surveyor charging less than his competitors is most likely inexperienced or not fully vested in the profession. Of course, anyone can print a business card and build a website saying they are a surveyor. On the contrary, career surveyors are very qualified, members of SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors) and/or NAMS (National Association of Marine Surveyors) and are current with these organizations’ stringent educational and ethical requirements. As a result, an experienced surveyor will charge a fair price and provide a full survey of the vessel’s condition. Additionally, you are provided valuable feedback on repair options and resources.
To sum up, we can answer that by telling you the advantages that a survey provides:
- Firstly, a list of safety hazards that may endanger you and/or your family.
- Secondly, a detailed list of deficiencies that can effect the price of the vessel and/or help in your negotiating a purchase price.
- Thirdly, an insurance record of the condition of the vessel at the time of survey, which is invaluable in the case of a collision/allision, sinking or fire.
- Lastly, our marine surveys come with a formal record of condition for a future buyer.
First, we inspect every accessible area of the vessel from bow to stern. We will inspect the hull and deck structure, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. However, we do not engage in destructive testing. Therefore, we do not disassemble systems or compartments to gain access to every part of the vessel. Actually, compartments, joinery, or fixed parts are not considered “accessible” within the normal scope of an inspection. That being said, if circumstances arise in which some disassembly is required to determine the condition of a particular system, the surveyor may recommend, as part of the report, further inspection by a qualified marine technician.
Also, the report includes the surveyor’s opinion of the vessel’s fair market value, which will help you set a sale price or negotiate a purchase price.