Terry has worked in the marine industry for most of his professional life and has been a marine surveyor for 37 years. Born in the Bay Area, he has worked in, owned and managed boat yards - and a marina - on both coasts of the U.S. His diverse background and long history as a boat surveyor have provided him with a highly detailed working knowledge of complex marine systems and body work which enables him to consult on projects relating to any aspect of boat repairs, renovations and/or improvements. Expert in both sail and power boats, Terry's know-how and friendly manner is borne out by the many clients who return to him again and again. Terry adopts a problem-solving approach and sees his job as not just delivering a survey, but working with the client to find the best solution for their unique boating needs. He works primarily around the Bay Area, but regularly surveys and consults up and down the West Coast and beyond. Terry is a member of the Association of Certified Marine Surveyors and a past Commodore of the Sausalito Cruising Club. In his spare time, Terry loves to spend time on one of his two wooden boats. He currently has a 50ft Stephens Brothers motor yacht and a 30ft W. Starling Burgess Yankee One Design sailboat. Terry lives between Sausalito, California and Ojai, California with his wife, Candida, and their dogs, Blue and Millie.
Terry can provide a survey for any eventuality, including point of sale, insurance, damage and appraisals.
Point of Sale Condition & Value Surveys (Fiberglass)
0-40ft - $20 per foot ($600 minimum)
40-60ft - $25-$30 per foot
60ft and over - call for a quote
Insurance Surveys (Fiberglass)
0-40ft - $18 per foot ($600 minimum)
40-60ft - $23-$28 per foot
60ft and over - call for a quote
Wood/Steel Point of Sale Condition & Value Surveys
0-40ft - $25 per foot ($600 minimum)
40-60ft - $30-$35 per foot
60ft and over - call for a quote
Wood/Steel Insurance Surveys
0-40ft - $23 per foot ($600 minimum)
40-60ft - $28-$33 per foot
60ft and over - call for a quote
Other surveys, travel and appraisals - contact us for a quote
With his diverse experience and background, Terry can provide consulting services on all boating issues. Most commonly these involve overseeing repair, refit and renovation projects, but can include expert witness representation, cruising advice, etc. Contact us to find out more.
Consulting fees start at $150 per hour.
In court/office testimony starts at $300 per hour.
4 hour minimum for all out of office consulting work. Billed door-to-door, excluding one hour travel and meals.
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