Marine Surveyor in Florida | Dockside Marine Surveyors

The Scope

Dockside Marine Surveyors conducts our inspections with the highest level of quality, integrity, and dignity.

Owner and Professional Marine Surveyor

Willing to Travel

We are based in Florida and are available to travel to any location to meet your survey needs.

In and Out Water Inspection

Our surveys include an in-water and haul-out hull inspection along with a sea trial.

Report Typically Within 24 Hours

A professional, detailed report with findings is typically sent by email within 24 hours of the survey.

Our Clients

Pre-purchase, Insurance and Donation Appraisals

Dockside Marine Surveyors is a professional Marine Surveying Service. We provide surveys when pre-purchasing a vessel (boat) and/or to qualify for insurance on your vessel (boat). Evan McLean is a SAMS Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS®) and ABYC certified. We also provide charitable donation appraisals nationwide.

What to expect in a hull survey

Wetted Surfaces, Topsides and Internal Structural Members
Deck and/or Super Structure
Machinery and Fuel Systems
Bilges and Thru Hulls
Electrical
Safety Requirements and Gear
Sea Trial
Amenities and Comfort
Navigation Equipment
Other
It is highly recommended that a full engine survey be performed by a ceritified engine surveyor

Accredidation

Surveyor Credentials and Memberships

Client Reviews

Mike Temiz

October 28, 2026

Evan provided an outstanding boat survey experience from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and communicative throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly and delivered the complete report on very short notice. His expertise and responsiveness were impressive. I highly recommend Evan to anyone needing a boat survey, and I will definitely be using him again in the future. He truly knows boats! Evan is the BEST.

Bob Mulvey

October 27, 2026

Prompt and responsive!

Butch Rowley

October 4, 2026

Evan does a fantastic job. I recently hired him to survey a boat I am purchasing. Couldn’t be happier with the customer service, communication and follow up once the work has been completed. I highly recommend Evan and his team.

John Rouse

September 18, 2026

This was a great experience. These guys went above and beyond to help me. I really appreciate their prompt communication and very complete report. HIGHLY recommend.

Ron Lange

September 10, 2026

These guys were responsive to every question. Polite, respectful and completed each task When they said they were going to.

Justin Carrier

August 25, 2026

Evan has been my eyes for a long distance sale. He has been professional, kind, and informative about anything I threw at him and he certainly has gone above and beyond to help bring me piece of mind in this process. Should I ever find myself needing another survey I wouldn’t hesitate to hire his services again.

Brian Estabrook

July 7, 2026

Evan was very thorough and very informative through the entire marine survey I had a couple concerns with the hull and I got there 45 minutes after he started and right off the bat he talked to me about the areas I had concerns without knowing I had concerns and discovered an area that I was not aware of.

Jason Anderson

July 2, 2026

Buying my first boat and found Evan on Google. He did a great job guiding me through the process and looking out for me in the process. Was on time and professional and kept in contact the entire time. Couldn't reccomend him more

Daniel Jones

June 25, 2026

Evan was extremely knowledgeable and communicative during the entire survey. He explained everything and provided the full report on very short notice. I will definitely be using him again. He knows boats!

chris whitesell

June 17, 2026

Hired Evan to survey a boat I purchased. The report that was received was detailed and Evan was very professional.