BRYAN SHROCK SURVEYING

Bryan Shrock Marine Surveying LLC is located in the heart of the Lake Erie Islands area in Marblehead, Ohio.

My local area includes Marblehead, Catawba Island, Port Clinton, Bay View, Sandusky, Oak Harbor and Huron. I am also willing to travel in order to accommodate your particular needs. 

I can provide you with Pre-Purchase surveys, Condition & Value surveys for insurance policy renewals, Pre-Sale surveys to prep your vessel for market and a variety of hourly consulting services. My surveys also include a Fair Market Value for the vessel of interest. 

For the most efficient service, please email me anytime at BryanShrockboats@gmail.com. Please include your contact information, details about the boat you need surveyed, location, in-water, out-of-water and the exact service you need.

Please email me anytime at BryanShrockboats@gmail.com.

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ABOUT US

I established Bryan Shrock Marine Surveying LLC in March of 2015. My goal is to put my 30+ years of boating business experience to work for my customers, whether they be seasoned mariners or brand new to the boating lifestyle. 

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QUALIFICATIONS

*30+ years of experience at Shrock’s Marina Inc., Boater’s Emergency Service and Rescue Marine/TowBoat US.

*Member of SAMS (Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors) as a fully Accredited Marine Surveyor.

*Member of ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).

*Graduate of The Chapman School of Seamanship, Class of 2015.

*Active captain with a 100 Ton Masters License and Commercial Towing Endorsement.

*Lifelong resident of the Lake Erie Islands area with my wife Maria. We, too, are active boaters enjoying fishing, cruising and the beautiful sunsets.

Please email me anytime at BryanShrockboats@gmail.com.

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TYPES OF SURVEYS

PRE-PURCHASE SURVEY

Perhaps the most common of all surveys, but maybe the most important. A pre-purchase survey is the most comprehensive of all reports.

Condition & Value Survey

Usually, this type of survey is performed to satisfy an insurance company’s request for a survey prior to renewing your hull policy.

Pre-Sale Survey

Gaining popularity, often times an owner will request this survey in order to better prepare the vessel for sale.

Abandoned Boat Survey

If you have an abandoned boat on your property, the State of Ohio recently made it easier for you to get title to the boat.

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CONSULTING

I provide hourly consulting for customers who may just need some questions answered about a boat or research fair market values. I can meet with you at your boat OR at a boat that you are thinking about purchasing.

Travel costs and your time are valuable. Let me do some legwork for you. I can take digital images and videos to offer you a virtual tour of a vessel you are interested in. Let me be your agent to supervise the progression of a repair or a re-fit project. I can be “Your Eyes” for a variety of situations. 

GOOGLE REVIEWS

  • Bryan was highly recommended to us by a number of people. He provided us an excellent and detailed pre-purchase survey that clearly explained issues with a vessel we were buying. He had great communication coordinating this survey with our broker and us and made the experience seamless. The cost for his service was fair and overall we were very happy with everything he did for us. We highly recommend Bryan Shrock! Thanks Bryan!

    John Ostrowski Avatar John Ostrowski
    September 9, 2024

    Excellent surveyor and extremely knowledgeable! Highly recommended! Bryan goes above and beyond to keep you informed during the process, and communication is fantastic. Thanks again!

    Brian Knall Avatar Brian Knall
    September 9, 2024

    Great to work with. Highly recommend.

    Ronald Seitz Avatar Ronald Seitz
    July 12, 2024
  • Brian was very honest, dependable and personable. Also I received my survey in 2 days. Fantastic service!

    Doug Sabin Avatar Doug Sabin
    July 9, 2024

    It was a pleasure Working with Bryan on my survey. He is quite thorough and prompt! Enjoyed working with him!

    Steve Avatar Steve
    June 5, 2024

    Had an excellent experience with Bryan Shrock Marine Surveying. Bryan is extremely knowledgeable, professional, prompt, and very friendly! 10/10, highly reccomended!

    Buck Molnar Avatar Buck Molnar
    May 19, 2024
  • Very easy to work with. As this was my first boat, I appreciated that Bryan guided me through how to make the arrangements to get the inspection done. Then report was detailed with advice on what was important to do as a first-time boat owner. Would highly recommend.

    Roger O'Connor Avatar Roger O'Connor
    April 20, 2024

    Bryan and his family have been in the boating business forever. Great attention to detail and professionalism. Recommend highly.

    Gabriela Santos Toscano Avatar Gabriela Santos Toscano
    April 20, 2024

    I just had a Tiara 3100 Open surveyed by Bryan Shrock. He replied immediately to my first email requesting his services. Then he scheduled the survey promptly and coordinated with my broker. The boat was in another state and I couldn't attend. He contacted me by email right after the survey to provide an update. The survey was done on a Monday and by Wednesday, I had received the 61 page report. It was extremely thorough and complete. I strongly recommend Bryan for your marine survey.

    Brian Steeland Avatar Brian Steeland
    April 20, 2024

CONTACT US

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    Pre-Purchase Survey

    Pre-Purchase ImagePerhaps the most common of all surveys, but maybe the most important. A pre-purchase survey is the most comprehensive of all reports. I will address and inspect all systems and areas of a vessel that are accessible to me. I will comment on structural, mechanical, safety, appearance, amenities and market value. You will want this survey to include an out-of-water inspection and often times, I will ride along with you on a sea trial. The PDF document I produce will allow you to make informed decisions about whether to purchase, selling price, financing and insurance. 

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    Condition & Value Image 2Condition & Value Survey

    Usually, this type of survey is performed to satisfy an insurance company’s request for a survey prior to renewing your hull policy. This survey focuses on safety, structural, some mechanical and overall seaworthiness. It is not as comprehensive as a pre-purchase survey. It may or may not require an out-of-water inspection, depending on your insurance company’s wishes. 

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    Pre-Sale ImagePre-Sale Survey

    Gaining popularity, often times an owner will request this survey in order to better prepare the vessel for sale. It can range from an hour or two of consulting to a comprehensive inspection similar to a pre-purchase survey.

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    Abandoned Boat ImageAbandoned Boat Survey 

    If you have an abandoned boat on your property, the State of Ohio recently made it easier for you to get title to the boat. One of the conditions is that the boat be surveyed to determine that it’s worth less than $10,000. I can provide you with an affordable inspection and document to fulfil that condition.