Captain Ed Hatch has been in the boat business for decades. He was the MORC (Midget Ocean Racing Club) National Measurer inspecting hundreds of boats for compliance with structural and safety specifications. He was on the MORC National Rule committee helping develop standards for safe and fair cruising and racing.
He was on the National Electronics Manufacturers Association/ANSI Standards Committee for batteries. He grew up in a family boat yard. His navigation experience is primarily the East Coast of the United States and its tributaries, but includes offshore time off both coasts, the Black Sea and The Great Lakes.
He was on the National Electronics Manufacturers Association/ANSI Standards Committee for batteries. He grew up in a family boat yard. His navigation experience is primarily the East Coast of the United States and its tributaries, but includes offshore time off both coasts, the Black Sea and The Great Lakes.
Services
Corrosion Surveys The best way to treat corrosion is to prevent it! Ahab Marine Services offers in depth analytical inspections. Our corrosion survey includes complete inspection of all parameters affecting corrosion - Slip pedestal, AC and DC circuits, grounding, protective anodes, etc. All Photo's from survey are included in our report and also provided on disc for your convenience.
We are proud to now be certified Cojali Jaltest dealer level marine engine diagnostics/analysis specialists. This training, electronic equipment and its software can access the control units on almost all marine engines that are electronically controlled (built since the mid 1990's); not unlike today's automobiles and trucks with on board diagnostics (OBD).
1. Inspect bilges - they should: Not show signs of previous flooding above bilge's normal high water level. Level at which alarms, pumps etc. are activated. Be dry Be clean Have no oil or fuel residue Have no mildew Have no obvious corrosion On through hulls On sea valves On hose clamps On electrical connections On fastener On pumps, motors, etc. Have no wires or electrical connections below bilge high water level.
Time and additional expense can be saved by preparing the vessel for inspection and making her more accessible. Arrange to present a clean, shipshape boat, and have all papers and miscellaneous gear ready. If applicable, you will need to make arrangements with the marina to haul the vessel for bottom inspection, and retain a captain for sea trials.
Survey rates vary with the type of work to be performed, the location where the survey is to be performed, and the responsibilities required. Yacht surveys vary with the type and size of vessel as well as the type of work to be done. Please contact us directly for a quote on your specific needs. All estimates are free.
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Lou Krupnick
Apr 09, 2021
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I knew that Ed Hatch and his assistant did a very thorough when the purchaser of my previous sailboat brought him do their inspection (yes I was worried!). I was only too happy to give him a call to conduct the survey on my next boat a few months later in Annapolis. They spent the better part of the day inside & out inspecting very minute details which allowed me to further negotiate price with the current owner. Ed is extremely knowledgeable and was willing to take the time to educate me as they went along.
Great work, good service and a real value for the purchaser.
LouK
Great work, good service and a real value for the purchaser.
LouK
