Any person who conducts a marine survey has to have specific qualifications. While being qualified to conduct a survey is one important thing, it is equally important to be able to prepare a report that is comprehensive and informative, because a person will be relying on it when they are thinking of purchasing an expensive boat. A marine surveyor’s best tool is a thorough marine survey software program that will allow them to prepare an extensive report with ease.
The pre purchase inspection report is one of the most important surveys to be undertaken by a marine surveyor, because it is a report that sets out all of the pros and cons of the boat’s condition, as well as an estimated value so the client will know how much money to offer the vendor.
For a surveyor, using marine survey software can enable them to get through the arduous task of preparing lengthy reports with ease and speed. This enables them to be able to prepare multiple reports in short order, and increase their income exponentially. Some of the most important aspects of these types of reports include thorough inspections of all of the systems on the boat, including fuel, propulsion and electrical. If there are issues with any systems, this can cost the buyer a substantial amount of money to repair.
A good marine survey software will prompt the surveyor through the various steps that need to be undertaken in preparing a good report, including inspecting the structural integrity of the boat, taking it out for a sea trial, and possibly inspecting the boat out of the water to view the hull and other areas that are normally not visible when the boat is docked. Some boats may simply need cosmetic repairs, while others may have more serious problems, including dry rot. A surveyor can make these determinations with a few simple tests, and then add them into a report using the marine survey software.
Any surveyor wants to have marine survey software that can make their task easier, and it should be a program that is simple to use with drop down menus for various selections, and easy editing once the report is close to being finalized. You should be able to import a digital signature to your report, easily add pictures and diagrams and add any accreditations or seals with a few clicks of your mouse.
You should look for a software that includes templates for different styles and makes of boats, so that most of the basic information is already included in the report, all you will need to do is customize it to suit your client’s boat. The software should also be able to summarize your report or lengthen it to your preference. If there are areas that need to be explained in further detail, there should be options to make those specific customizations.
Any good software program should be designed to make your job simple, and although it may cost more than you would expect to pay, such a program would definitely pay for itself after the preparation of just one or two reports.
Check our the NewAge Marine Survey Reporting Focus Edition.
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