Marine surveys
Marine Surveys in Toronto
Independent pre-purchase, insurance, condition and valuation marine surveys for boats, yachts, sailboats and powerboats across Toronto, the GTA and Lake Ontario marinas.
Marine survey services for buyers, owners and insurers
Kiki Marine provides independent marine surveys for people buying, insuring, financing or documenting the condition of a vessel in the Toronto area. The work is led by Dave Seagrim, a SAMS Surveyor Associate and ABYC Master Advisor with more than 40 years of boating experience.
The goal is practical documentation: clear findings, useful priorities, condition context and a written report that supports a purchase, insurance renewal, lender request, marina requirement or ownership decision.
Common marine survey types
Pre-purchase marine survey
For buyers who need an independent inspection before closing on a sailboat, cruiser, powerboat or yacht.
Insurance marine survey
For owners, insurers, lenders and marinas that need current condition and valuation documentation.
Condition and valuation survey
For practical ownership, financing, sale, donation, estate or appraisal-related documentation.
Serving Toronto, the GTA and Lake Ontario
Kiki Marine is based in Toronto and regularly serves Toronto Harbour, Outer Harbour, Ashbridges Bay, Bluffers Park, Etobicoke, Port Credit, Oakville, Bronte, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby.
The dedicated Toronto Marine Survey page is the best starting point for Toronto-focused searches. The Lake Ontario service corridor page explains the Oakville to Toronto to Whitby working area in more detail.
What a marine survey can include
Hull, deck and structure
Accessible visual inspection of hull, deck, cockpit, structural areas, moisture-related concerns and visible damage.
Systems and safety equipment
Review of accessible electrical, fuel, steering, bilge, plumbing, safety and onboard systems relevant to the survey purpose.
Report and priorities
A clear written report with findings, photos, recommendations and context for buyers, owners, insurers and lenders.
Looking for a Toronto marine survey?
For location-specific details, the focused Toronto Marine Survey page explains pre-purchase, insurance, condition, valuation and yacht survey work across Toronto and the GTA. This page keeps the main marine survey options together in one place.
Marine survey FAQs
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is an independent inspection and written report on a vessel’s visible condition, systems, safety items and value context. It is commonly used before purchase, for insurance, for financing or for owner documentation.
Do I need a survey before buying a boat?
For most used boats, yes. A pre-purchase survey gives you an independent view of condition, safety concerns and visible repair priorities before you commit to the purchase.
What areas do you serve?
Kiki Marine regularly serves Toronto and Lake Ontario marinas from Oakville through Toronto to Whitby, with additional travel possible depending on timing, vessel access and project scope.
Need a marine survey in Toronto?
Send the vessel make, model, year, location and timing. Text is often fastest.