Sailboat & Rigging Survey – Tampa Bay, FL

Sailboat & Rigging Survey for Tampa Bay vessels

Great River & Lakes – Marine Surveying Co. serves sailboat buyers and owners in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport and nearby Gulf Coast marinas. Our Tampa Bay office can discuss the vessel, the requested report and the timing before you book. The exact inspection is set by the assignment and the access available on the day.

What this service covers

The inspection can address accessible hull, keel, rudder, deck, mast, boom, standing and running rigging, chainplates, auxiliary machinery and onboard systems. Access determines how much of the rig can be assessed.

An inspection from deck level cannot establish the condition of concealed fittings or upper rigging that cannot be safely accessed.

Planning the inspection in Tampa Bay

Local boating activity spans Tampa Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf Coast. Relevant places include Tampa Convention Center Marina, St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, Gulfport Municipal Marina and Clearwater Beach Marina; these are examples of the market, not endorsements or guaranteed appointment locations. A Tampa Bay assignment can involve a boat kept in a downtown basin, a Gulf-facing marina, a yard, or a private dock. Tell us where the vessel can be boarded and whether a haul-out or sea trial is planned.

What to send before scheduling

Tell us whether the mast is stepped, whether a rigger will inspect aloft, whether the vessel can be hauled and whether a sail trial is requested. Share rigging replacement and grounding history. Include the vessel’s make, model, year, length, exact location, contact for access and your preferred inspection date. If a broker, insurer or lender has a deadline, include it in the request.

Report and next steps

We prepare a written report suited to the agreed scope, with observed findings and recommendations as applicable. If a haul-out, specialist, laboratory sample or sea trial is needed, discuss it when requesting the quote so the work can be coordinated. Yard fees and access arrangements are separate from the survey unless expressly included in your proposal.

Common questions

Do I need a separate rigging specialist? A sailboat survey can document accessible rigging. An aloft inspection or specialist evaluation may be appropriate for upper fittings or specific concerns. Coordinate that scope in advance.

Can the keel be inspected in the water? Visible interior and accessible areas can be reviewed afloat, but a haul-out is needed for a meaningful inspection of the exposed keel and underwater hull.

Request a sailboat / rigging quote

Use GreatRiverMarine.com/surveyrequest, call 1-877-921-2628, or email surveyor@greatrivermarine.com. Tell us the boat’s length, location and why the report is needed. We will confirm the appropriate scope and availability.