Hi All, I used Pacific Marina Surveyors to survey a sailboat I was interested in purchasing. I had Evan perform it and I could not have asked for a better surveyor. As a first time boat buyer, I was somewhat unfamiliar with what to look for when having a survey performed. Evan took several hours and walked me through everything clearly while he was surveying the boat. He was thorough, explained what he was looking at and doing as well as giving me heads up on things to watch for in the future. Evan uncovered several things which he included in the report. One item which we uncovered turned out to be a really really big deal and he saved me thousands of dollars. If you're intersted in buying a boat, new or repeat buyer, I cannot recommend these guys enough. 10/10 read more

Pacific Marine Surveyors - Hit that boat! OH YEAHHH - Boat Repair Near Me - Long Beach, California

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As an experienced and accredited yacht & small craft - ABYC certified marine surveyor myself, it's reassuring that I'm able to refer customers to Daniel and Evan of Pacific Marine Surveyors and that the customers are in good hands. read more

Called once, guy sounded all weirded out that a customer is even calling and would answer in the shortest response possible. Asked for their rate and availability and guy again sounded very displeased. I setup a time anyway but they never called back or followed up or anything and wasn't sure if they took it seriously. Called back again next day to get details, and it was pretty much impossible to explain my case to these guys as they know and seen it all already and pretend everyone else is a dummy. this father-son duo are the ultimate rude know-it-alls who have no idea what customer service is. Beware of rude and entitled behavior and take your business else where. I paid 20% more to hire a professional more outfit that wants your business and would happily do it again. read more

Rick is a great surveyor. He knows his stuff. definitely reckoned him and this company.

Pacific Marine Surveyors is a top notch, professional company whom I had the recent pleasure to hire. They came highly recommended to me, and I was glad to have the opportunity to meet Daniel Gorman and be present to see him at work inspecting my yacht. I could not recommend another surveyor in Southern California after using his services. 5 Stars from me. read more

Pacific Marine Surveyors - Daniel Gorman sounding the hull to check for water intrusion. - Boat Repair Near Me - Long Beach, California

Daniel was amazing. Me & my hubby are purchasing a used sailboat and the education we obtained through PacMarine's Surveyor process was outstanding. As new sailors it was invaluable to our decision making and we would recommend Daniel to anyone looking to purchase a boat. A Great investment - we are much wiser about boat ownership now read more

I needed a survey done with little notice. This is my fourth boat, but I wanted another set of eyes looking things over. Rick, and his son Daniel, were very professional and thorough. They looked at many items I would have missed, and I was grateful for their input. Rick and Daniel showed up right on time. I left them alone on the boat to check the interior and deck. We then went to the yard to have it hauled out and check the hull. After that we put the sails up on the way back to look at sails and rigging. Prior to his prepared report being complete he gave me detailed information that I could use immediately. He's located in Long Beach, but this boat was in Marina Del Rey he indicated that they basically cover the entire Southern California area. Great job!! read more

Bought a new boat recently and needed to get a survey done in order to make the deal, get the transfer paperwork done, and get slip approval to get her back into her home. The seller was in a hurry and we needed to get a surveyor fast. I reached out to multiple companies and got some good advice from one who had moved out of state. With that advice I went to the society of accredited marine surveyors website and found Pacific Marine Surveyors. I left a voice mail after hours and the next morning received a call from Daniel Gorman. I explained the situation and within a hours time we had the haul out and survey scheduled for the following day. We met at the dock the following morning and went over what was expected of the survey. Daniel was very professional and understanding of the fact the vessel was a classic of 46 years old. Daniel was very thorough and explained every step of the way what was found. He also provided sound advice on how to handle some items and save some money. With his connections in the area, referrals for service are good as well. He has made himself available for further questions after the survey and we have spoken quite a bit. If you are looking for a quality marine survey by an accredited surveyor I suggest you give Pacific Marine Surveyors a call. You won't be disappointed! read more

Easy to schedule, on time, knowledgeable and helpful with tips while not being overly picky. One of my best survey experiences - thanks Daniel. read more

I had a great experience with Pacific Marine Surveyors! I called looking for a survey on short notice and Daniel was able to fit me into his schedule the next day. He walked me through every detail of the boat and pointed out any potential issues, while providing clear advice on what it would take to resolve them. During the sea trial, he made sure we gave the boat a thorough test, and with this being my first boat purchase, his unbiased professional opinion helped me feel a lot more confident about the purchase. The full survey results were delivered within 48 hours as promised. It was well worth the money and I highly recommend! read more

WOW! Daniel provided an amazing experience. For starters, his breadth of knowledge is significant. More impressive, his ability to explain things to someone whom does not have that same breadth of knowledge/experience. Daniel walked me through everything he did, almost a verbal stream of consciousness. This was super helpful for someone that has not been on a sailboat in 20 years! By the time our survey was over, not only did I have the knowledge as to the condition of the boat, but because of Daniel, I now have a much better understanding off boats/boat care/boat condition/boat operation. I feel like I really got a 3 for 1. 1) the survey 2) a private lesson on how to operate and maintain the boat 3) an amazing contact for future needs. To top it off, Daniel was extremely responsive throughout the process, no wasted time tracking him down. It is rare to find someone with an amazing skill set and no ego. If you need a survey and want a great experience, Daniel is the guy! read more