Looking for a Surveyor with exceptional knowledge of bayliners

[Sea2Sky_Canvas]

First, yes I am a wear that I am doing this backwards.

I fell into a 1985 4550 for what I believe is 1/3 its estimated value. Allowing emotion to lock the sale in before the boat went to market, I bought with out a survey. I have had a couple before and was less than impressed with the surveyor and his communication, inspection process and evaluations. For the money spent I expect more than a report that is a cut and paste of other reports. (literal verbiage that dose not relate to my boat)

If you have had a great experience with a surveyor in the Seattle/Tacoma area I would love a recommendation.

[Norton_Rider]

I highly recommend Cale Mathers. He is very familiar with Bayliners and is an awesome surveyor. He's based in Bellingham but I believe that he'll travel to Seattle/Tacoma.

http://mathersmarinesurvey.com/

[guntar]

Second on Cale. He did ours and was top notch.

[brad4550]

Make sure you also get a mechanical surveyor and oil test.......Good luck and hope it works out for you,we sure like ours.

Google luck Brad

[Pcpete]

Plus one on the mechanical. Earl Summerville is your guy. Nobody knows Hinos better.

[drewhaas]

I can't say enough good about Wayne Gilham out of Tacoma. He came to Bellevue to survey our 3818 and did an amazing job. He's primarily a sailboat guy but I got a 53 page document that covers every inch of my boat. I've lived aboard for over a year now and after he walked me thru the survey I haven't had a single surprise. He didn't miss a thing on these boats and also took the time to show every potential future issue to be aware of. PM me if you want his number; otherwise you can find him online

[Ccg]

I second Wayne Gilham. Very knowledgeable and thorough.

[Sea2Sky_Canvas]

Thanks to everyone with the input. Just got notice insurance requires the survey, now its time. boat comes out in two weeks for major work. Hope to get the survey at the same time.