Chapman School of Seamanship
Yacht & Small Craft Surveying Accreditation through Chapman School of Seamanship.
Boat & Yacht Survey Consulting
Know the vessel before you commit.
Madison Marine Consulting LLC provides clear, practical marine survey guidance for buyers, owners, lenders, and insurers who need confidence before the next decision.
Experience
Detailed, unbiased surveys for confident decisions
Services
Pre-purchase, insurance, and damage assessments
Service Area
Great Lakes region and beyond
Built for serious decisions
Marine reporting that is useful, direct, and easy to act on.
A vessel survey should do more than list observations. It should help you understand condition, visible risks, maintenance priorities, and the questions worth asking before a purchase, renewal, repair plan, or ownership decision.
Credentials
Real-world marine experience behind every survey.
ABYC
Accreditation through the American Boat & Yacht Council.
Owner / Operator, Yacht & Marine Maintenance
Owner/operator of a self-employed yacht and marine maintenance business, providing hands-on service and support for a wide range of vessels. Experience includes mechanical systems, electrical components, hull and structural maintenance, and general vessel upkeep.
Former Captain, USCG 100 Ton Master License
Self-employed yacht captain with professional experience operating vessels out of Fort Lauderdale, one of the world's premier yachting centers. Skilled in vessel operation, navigation, and marine safety across diverse conditions.
Systems-Aware Evaluations
Hands-on mechanical, electrical, structural, and maintenance experience supports thorough, informed evaluations of vessel condition and onboard systems.
Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Damage
Work includes pre-purchase surveys, insurance surveys, and damage assessments for recreational boat and yacht owners.
Clear Reports
Findings are presented in straightforward language so clients understand what matters, why it matters, and what questions to ask next.
Great Lakes & Beyond
Madison Marine Consulting proudly serves boaters across the Great Lakes region and beyond.
Services
Survey and consulting support for boats and yachts.
Pre-Purchase Surveys
Independent condition evaluation before buying, including systems review, visible structural observations, safety equipment notes, and practical next steps.
Insurance Surveys
Documentation designed to support underwriting requests, renewals, and owner awareness of condition items that may need attention.
Condition & Value Reports
Focused reporting for current owners, lenders, or stakeholders who need a clear snapshot of vessel condition and market context.
Marine Consulting
Practical guidance for maintenance planning, purchase conversations, repair reviews, refit decisions, and vessel ownership questions.
What to expect
Clear findings, plain language, and a professional report.
- Scope confirmed before scheduling
- On-site inspection and photo documentation
- Written report with prioritized observations
- Follow-up discussion so findings are understood
Process
A straightforward path from inquiry to report.
1
Share vessel details
Send the make, model, year, location, survey purpose, and target timing.
2
Confirm the scope
We align on the type of survey, access needs, sea trial or haul-out plans, and fee.
3
Inspect and document
The vessel is reviewed methodically with notes, photos, and relevant observations.
4
Receive the report
You get a written report and the opportunity to discuss the findings.
About Madison Marine Consulting
Professional help for high-stakes vessel decisions.
Madison Marine Consulting LLC works with boaters, buyers, and marine stakeholders who need careful eyes on a vessel before moving forward. The focus is practical: document what can be observed, explain why it matters, and help clients understand their options.
With a careful, objective approach, each survey is built to give clients useful insight, clear documentation, and confidence before moving forward with a vessel purchase, coverage decision, repair review, or ownership plan.
Request a survey
Tell us about the vessel.
Send the basics and Madison Marine Consulting LLC will follow up about availability, scope, and next steps.