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In their own words

A few notes from owners, captains and clients we’ve worked with over the years — buyers, sellers, insurers and counsel.

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What people tell us.

30+ Years experience
4,000+ Surveys completed
SAMS-AMS Accredited
★★★★★ Average rating
★★★★★

Your professional 18-page report made it very easy for us — and our loan and insurance companies — to complete the deal without any questions.

E&
Ed & Joanne Pientka
"SOBUYIT" · Sea Ray 540 · Lake Forest, IL
★★★★★

Found Certified Marine Surveyors at the top of the list. Professional in every regard — prompt, efficient, comprehensive. I recommend their services without hesitation.

CB
Capt. Ben Sells
Fairwind Sail Charters, Inc. · Chicago, IL
★★★★★

Having never owned my own boat before, you made a daunting task a breeze. You helped me get the best boat for the best price for my family.

MB
Maryellen Begley
"Mistral" · First-time owner
★★★★★

Your C&V survey found undisclosed damages and saved me over $10,000. Buying a boat thousands of miles away, your services proved invaluable.

KT
Kevin Thomson
British Columbia, Canada
★★★★★

Your survey uncovered warranty-related damage that was eventually repaired by the manufacturer based on your findings. Without it I would have suffered significant financial loss.

SS
Stan Stetz
1998 Sea Ray 440 Express Bridge
★★★★★

Being from San Francisco and buying a boat in Chicago, I was concerned about finding a good surveyor. Your valuation methodology was very helpful.

JC
Jake Cartwright
Sabre 38 "Savannah" · San Francisco Bay
★★★★★

Even the insurance company said this was the most comprehensive survey they had ever seen. Your attention to detail surpassed every expectation.

BD
Bill Duran
Mokena, IL
★★★★★

I have owned boats for 45 years and have never been in receipt of a survey conducted as well. You have given me insight that will be of great value to me.

SG
Stephen Grote, DDS
Hunter Passage 42 · Inverness, FL
★★★★★

After considering several other surveyors we chose Rick Lenschow. Easy to work with, honest, and a fair cost.

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Robert & Beth Melvold
Maquoketa, IA · 43' Houseboat

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