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Marine Surveyor Serving Southern California

Excelsior Yacht Group provides professional services as a marine surveyor in Southern California, serving major boating communities along the Los Angeles and Orange County coastlines. From Santa Barbara to Newport Beach, our team performs detailed vessel inspections for buyers, owners, lenders, and insurers.

Led by Captain Christopher Shearman, an Accredited Marine Surveyor® with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS®), Excelsior Yacht Group conducts comprehensive marine surveys for sailboats and powerboats ranging from approximately 20 to 200 feet. Our goal is to provide an independent and professional evaluation of a vessel’s condition so clients can make informed decisions when purchasing, insuring, or maintaining their boats.

Southern California is home to some of the busiest recreational boating harbors on the West Coast. With thousands of vessels operating along this coastline, marine surveys are commonly required during boat purchases, insurance renewals, and marina acceptance processes. Excelsior Yacht Group regularly performs surveys throughout the region’s major boating hubs.


Marine Survey Locations We Serve

Excelsior Yacht Group provides marine survey services throughout Southern California, including the following boating communities:

Each location page provides additional information about the boating environment in that area and the types of surveys we perform for buyers and vessel owners.


Marine Surveys for Buyers, Owners, and Insurers

Excelsior Yacht Group performs a variety of marine survey services for vessels throughout Southern California. These inspections provide a professional assessment of a boat’s condition and help identify potential safety concerns, maintenance issues, or structural problems.

Common reasons clients request a marine survey include:

  • Purchasing a sailboat or powerboat
  • Obtaining insurance coverage
  • Meeting marina acceptance requirements
  • Evaluating the condition of an existing vessel
  • Determining fair market value

Our detailed survey reports help buyers, owners, brokers, and insurers understand the condition of a vessel and make informed decisions.


A Trusted Marine Surveyor Along the Southern California Coast

The Southern California coastline includes many active marinas, yacht clubs, and boating communities. From the busy harbors of Los Angeles to the yachting centers of Orange County, Excelsior Yacht Group provides professional survey services across the region.

We regularly perform marine surveys in:

Because we operate throughout the region, we are able to assist buyers and owners whether a vessel is located in a major harbor, a private marina, or a smaller coastal facility.


Schedule a Marine Survey

If you are purchasing a boat, arranging insurance coverage, or need a professional evaluation of your vessel, Excelsior Yacht Group can help.

Contact us today to schedule a marine survey or to learn more about the areas we serve throughout Southern California.