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Pre-Purchase Survey
An independent assessment of the boat's overall condition before a transaction, to identify major issues and upcoming work.
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A thorough survey
for a major investment.
Marine surveying, technical expertise and professional reports to help you buy, insure or value your boat with confidence.
Based in Granby · Quebec
Your boat deserves real expertise
A clear survey.
An informed decision.
Buying or owning a boat is a significant investment. My role is to give you an objective picture of its condition, its systems and any factors that may affect its value or use.
Each survey is conducted independently, methodically and thoroughly documented. I take the time to examine the boat as a whole and clearly explain the important findings.
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Expertise tailored to your situation
Whether you are a buyer, owner, insurer or lender, the report must allow you to make a decision based on facts.
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Insurance Survey
Documentation of the condition and main systems to meet insurance company requirements or policy renewal.
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Valuation
Analysis of condition, features and market to document a value consistent with the boat's situation.
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Technical Report
Focused inspection of a boat, system or specific issue, with clear findings and recommendations.
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A methodicalindependent approach
Our approach
Not just a list of problems.
A good survey should help you understand the boat, not just accumulate observations.
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Observe
Structured examination of the boat, from hull to accessible systems.
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Document
Clear findings, photographs and relevant file information.
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Explain
Important items are explained in understandable language.
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Prioritize
Findings are put in context to distinguish the important from the secondary.
Marine expertise
Practical knowledge
of boats and their systems.
The survey covers the entire boat and, when conditions allow, the main accessible systems: structure, engine, electrical, plumbing, propane, safety equipment, rigging and other relevant components.
Structure & Hull
Hull, deck, hull-to-deck joint, keel, rudder and accessible structural elements.
Propulsion
Engine, installation, fuel, exhaust, cooling and related systems.
Electrical
Batteries, distribution, accessible wiring, charging and main electrical installations.
Onboard Systems
Plumbing, tanks, pumps, propane, equipment and accessible installations.
About
Jean-Sébastien Deschambault
Independent marine surveyor, passionate about boats and how they work.
Sailboat owner since 2006, I have sailed on Lake Champlain, in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, including the Heineken Regatta in St. Martin. This sailing experience, combined with nineteen years as a senior instrumentation and control technician (1995-2014) and several years as a property owner, has given me a technical and practical understanding of complex systems — which I now apply to each survey.
I have been conducting marine surveys since 2021. My goal is simple: to provide you with a professional, objective and useful assessment, presented in a clear report that allows you to quickly understand the boat's condition and the points that deserve your attention.
Every boat is different. That's why the survey takes into account its age, construction, use, equipment and particular context.
Certified AdvisorABYC · since 2021
MemberAIMAQ · since 2022
Surveyor AssociateSAMS® · since 2024
Service area
Across Quebec and beyond,
depending on your project.
Based in Granby, I travel for pleasure craft surveys and technical assignments depending on the boat's location and client needs.
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Thinking of buying a boat?
Before making a decision, get an independent assessment of its condition.
Let's talk about your boat
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Give me some information about the boat and the type of survey you need. I'll get back to you with the next steps.