Reviews

Mr. Scott Virgin just finished an insurance survey on my Wellcraft 290 Coastal and promptly delivered a comprehensive report that includes useful recommendations to enhance the safety of the vessel and my family. He is extremely well qualified and combines a great deal of formal training with hands on experience in boat manufacturing, service and repairs, fiberglass and gelcoat work and services as a certified marine electrician. His diversified training and experience along with his hard earned SAMS certification as a Senior Surveyor make him one of the most qualified marine surveyors in South Florida. If you want an honest assessment of your vessel's condition, this is your guy.

Scott's great personality and friendly demeanor make communicating with him extremely easy and pleasant. He explained the entire survey process and shared his knowledge and good advice with us. Scott is the ultimate professional, a great ambassador to his trade and an asset to mariners and the boating industry. I highly recommend Scott if you need a marine survey in South Florida.

Joe Diaz

I have hired Scott Virgin to survey several of my boats. I currently own a 46 foot Ketch and Diesel trawler. He has provided screening surveys to help me choose the right vessel and Insurance surveys. He has followed up with any assistance in inspecting and well researched explanation of any problems on the boats. I have been extremely pleased with his professionalism, his competencies in all aspects of marine equipment and his rigorous approach to detailed surveys. He was able to identify several areas of concern in the purchase process in boats which I was interested in owning. In hiring him, I have saved time and money in making a better decision on either the right purchase or repair decision. He is thorough, prompt, responsive and reasonable. I recommend Scott without reservation and with complete confidence.

Charles Dickson

Miami, Florida

Charles Dickson

I have been buying boats for 40 years. I have had may surveys done. I have never had a surveyor so professional, reliable, detail oriented with better overall boat expertise than Scott Virgin. On my most recent boat purchase in Maryland I went through the expense of flying Scott down to do the survey instead of using someone local. If you want the best Surveyor there is to avoid buying a "lemon" and knowing exactly what is wrong or needs to be fixed on a boat Scott should be your first choice!

Robert Boshnack

We used Scott Virgin to inspect a boat that we were planning to purchase (and did purchase). From our first point of contact, Scott was professional and responsive. He was on time for his appointment, and he was exceptionally thorough and detailed in the inspection. More importantly, Scott then spent a lot of time with us after the inspection explaining the results of the inspection and helping us to evaluate and process the quality of the boat. My husband and I were very impressed with Scott, and we would recommend him, without hesitation, to anyone in need of a marine survey.

April Duff

Hiring Scott Virgin with Miami Marine Survey and Consulting was one of the best decisions I have done in my life. Not only he saved me from making a big mistake and saved me a ton of money, but he explained to me in details the things that were important and what to look for. I am on the process of Buying a Bavaria 420 Fly and he was able to find details that I will never even think they were important. His customer service and knowledge is outstanding, I used his services and expertise for the first time now and he has helped me on this process constantly. I have called him several times just to ask questions and advices about this boat and he has always answer the phone and always satisfied my concerns 100%, keep in mind that most inspectors will kind of end their services after they get paid. with Scott it has been the opposite, he is always there for me and its still helping me to make this purchase with confidence.

it is not easy to find trustworthy people in Miami, Scott has won my business for as long as I own boats. I would refer Scott to anyone who is planning to purchase a boat of any size, it is the best decision a buyer will make. Keep up the great service!!!!

Frank Cabrera

Scott is knowledgeable, professional, and communicates his findings very clearly and frankly. The boat he surveyed for us was not prepared by the seller as one would expect for a sea trial. Yet while working through everything from needing to fill the fresh water tank himself, to finding a rat skeleton in a service compartment and outboards that wouldn't run properly, he kept his cool and never appeared frustrated.

His final report was well organized and easy to understand. He promptly answered our follow-up calls, texts, and emails with a great attitude and insight. We did not end up purchasing the boat and continue to look for our perfect family vessel. We won't hesitate for a second to give Scott a call when we are ready for another survey.

Brad George - Local Guide

He surveyed the boat and looked through the engines as if he was making the purchase of the boat himself. Scott showed incredible care and was beyond thorough while performing all of the tasks we had discussed prior. His price was fair for the job done and I would not hesitate to use him again or recommend him to friends. If you need a boat surveyed, I would highly recommend Scott as he is professional, timely and sticks to all deadlines set for himself.

Griffinb21

Trust is everything. Very detail oriented, responsive and professional. Saved me from making a mistake and would not hesitate to use again and recommend to anyone. Scott and Valeria are also very personable and helpful and will go the extra mile to ensure their clients are satisfied and well-educated throughout the process. Very pleased and was in good hands, one of my best decisions.

Johnathan Easler

I wasn't fortunate enough to have Scott do the survey on the boat I had an offer on. I had vetted him and had consulted with him regarding the vessel. After I had forwarded the deposit and signed the purchase agreement, I forwarded Scotts' contact to the broker / owner. He refused the survey. I asked Scott what it was all about and it was due to Scott not releasing his findings on another survey to the broker who was the selling agent. I confronted the broker and forced the issue. Scott agreed to do the survey even under what would have been a difficult situation at best. His professionalism and integrity throughout the process thoroughly impressed me. I would not hesitate to use Scott.

Scott Larson

I have worked with Scott a number of times. He is professional, thorough, and a wealth of information. I would recommend Scott at Miami Marine Survey to everybody.

Jason U