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Boat & Yacht Survey Consulting
Madison Marine Consulting LLC provides clear, practical marine survey guidance for buyers, owners, lenders, and insurers who need confidence before the next decision.
Built for serious decisions
A vessel survey should do more than list observations. It should help you understand condition, visible risks, maintenance priorities, and the questions worth asking before a purchase, renewal, repair plan, or ownership decision.
Credentials
Experience
Madison Marine Consulting combines formal marine surveying education with decades of real-world yacht operation and vessel maintenance experience.
Accreditation
Yacht & Small Craft Surveying Accreditation through Chapman School of Seamanship.
Member
Member of the American Boat & Yacht Council.
2014 - Present · Grand Haven, Michigan
Owner/operator of a self-employed yacht and marine maintenance business, providing hands-on service and support for a wide range of vessels. Experience includes mechanical systems, electrical components, hull and structural maintenance, and general vessel upkeep.
1993 - 2004 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Self-employed yacht captain with professional experience operating vessels out of Fort Lauderdale, one of the world's premier yachting centers. Skilled in vessel operation, navigation, and marine safety across diverse conditions.
Practical Knowledge
Hands-on mechanical, electrical, structural, and maintenance experience supports thorough, informed evaluations of vessel condition and onboard systems.
Survey Types
Work includes pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys, and damage assessments for recreational boat and yacht owners.
Reporting
Findings are presented in straightforward language so clients understand what matters, why it matters, and what questions to ask next.
Service Area
Madison Marine Consulting proudly serves boaters across the Great Lakes region and beyond.
Services
Independent condition evaluation before buying, including systems review, visible structural observations, safety equipment notes, and practical next steps.
Documentation designed to support underwriting requests, renewals, and owner awareness of condition items that may need attention.
Focused reporting for current owners, lenders, or stakeholders who need a clear snapshot of vessel condition and market context.
Practical guidance for maintenance planning, purchase conversations, repair reviews, refit decisions, and vessel ownership questions.
What to expect
Process
Send the make, model, year, location, survey purpose, and target timing.
We align on the type of survey, access needs, sea trial or haul-out plans, and fee.
The vessel is reviewed methodically with notes, photos, and relevant observations.
You get a written report and the opportunity to discuss the findings.
About Madison Marine Consulting
Madison Marine Consulting LLC works with boaters, buyers, and marine stakeholders who need careful eyes on a vessel before moving forward. The focus is practical: document what can be observed, explain why it matters, and help clients understand their options.
With a careful, objective approach, each survey is built to give clients useful insight, clear documentation, and confidence before moving forward with a vessel purchase, coverage decision, repair review, or ownership plan.
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Send the basics and Madison Marine Consulting LLC will follow up about availability, scope, and next steps.