Antip Marine Surveying · Perth, WA
Marine Surveyors in Perth & Fremantle
Independent pre-purchase and insurance condition surveys for recreational vessels, carried out by a marine and mechanical engineer. Clear scope up front, a careful inspection, and written findings you can act on.
- Surveys
- Pre-purchase · Insurance condition
- Vessels
- Powerboats · Yachts · Trailer boats · Houseboats
- Based
- Perth, WA. Fremantle and wider WA by arrangement
- Experience
- 19 ft centre consoles to 75 m superyachts
Survey services
Two surveys, two different jobs
Choose the survey that matches your situation. If you're not sure, ask and we'll help you work out the right scope.
Buying a boat
Pre-purchase boat surveys
An independent look at a used vessel before you settle, so you understand its condition and what may need spending to get it to a good, safe operational level. Especially useful if you're buying remotely.
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Insuring a boat
Insurance condition & risk surveys
A condition and risk survey for insurance purposes, scoped around what your insurer has asked for. Check your insurer's requirements first and send them through with your enquiry.
Learn moreAlso available: project management and works verification, and mechanical and marine engineering services.
Engineering background
Surveys by someone who has designed and commissioned vessel systems
Founder and director Paul Crane has extensive commercial and recreational boating experience, and has been involved in the design, construction and operation of vessels from 19-foot centre consoles to 75-metre superyachts.
His background includes work with Austal Ships and Hanseatic Marine designing, documenting and commissioning superyacht systems, and he holds an Advanced Diploma of Mechanical and Marine Engineering (Watchkeeper).
About PaulTypical inspection items
What we inspect
A typical survey covers the items below, subject to access and the scope agreed for your vessel.
- 01
Hull, inside and out
Where there is safe access
- 02
Running gear
Props, shafts, skegs and rudders
- 03
Anodes
Condition and wear
- 04
Skin fittings & seacocks
Visible fittings and operation
- 05
Deck fittings
Hardware, rails and fixtures
- 06
General mechanical
Visual and operational check
- 07
Electronics & batteries
Incl. battery terminal connections
- 08
Safety equipment
EPIRB, VHF, flares, lifejackets, extinguishers
- 09
Anchoring gear
Anchor, rode and windlass
- 10
Trailer
For trailer boats
- 11
Overall condition
General observations
Optional, when requested and arranged
- Compression tests on petrol motors
- Engine oil samples
- Targeted moisture readings in areas of concern
Scope is agreed before each survey and depends on access, vessel type and conditions on the day. Not every survey includes every item or test.
How it works
Three simple steps
- Step 1
Enquire
Send the vessel details or listing link, its location and what you need. We confirm scope, timing and a quote.
- Step 2
Inspection
Paul inspects the vessel on site at the agreed time, in or out of the water depending on the arrangement and access.
- Step 3
Written findings
You receive written findings covering what was inspected, observations and items worth attention.
Area served
Perth based, serving Fremantle and WA
We regularly survey vessels at marinas, boat yards and private moorings around the Perth metropolitan coast and Swan River.
- Fremantle
- Perth metro
- Swan River
- Rockingham & Hillarys (by arrangement)
- Mandurah (by arrangement)
- Wider WA (by arrangement)
Buying from interstate or overseas? We've helped remote buyers assess WA vessels before purchase and shipping.
FAQ
Common questions
Tell us about the boat
Send the vessel details, location and listing link. We'll confirm scope, timing and a quote.