Local Boat Experts Offer Regular Service Options
Choosing to purchase or restore a classic wooden boat is a major investment in recreation, and smart boat owners take steps to ensure this investment is protected for years to come. A great way to keep your boat in great shape for the long haul is to partner with an expert for regular inspections.
Our company is proud to offer a full catalog of wooden boat services. While we work on many boats in and around the Lake Tahoe area, we are proud to have been chosen by wooden boat owners across the country for their restoration, repair and maintenance needs.
Part of owning a wooden boat is understanding the commitment it takes to keep it in great condition. Regular inspections go a long way in this regard. In the sections to follow, we will discuss the benefits of our inspection services for wooden boats and how we can help keep yours in pristine condition.
Avoid Potential Issues
Regular inspection allows our team members to check out every component of the vessel to ensure it’s in good working order. Since we have a great deal of experience working with all types of wooden boats, we know the typical problem areas to examine and we can find small issues before they lead to larger, potentially costly, problems. During inspections, we evaluate the boat from top to bottom and are experienced in finding any issues with the mechanical systems of the boat, the wood itself, the protective varnish or other areas. It’s always best to discover these issues while they are minor and make a plan to correct them before they do major damage to the boat.
Protect Your Investment
Regular maintenance is a great way to ensure you get to enjoy your boat and it keeps its value over the years. It’s so vital to the status of the boat, some insurance companies require periodic inspections on antique and valuable boats in order to ensure they’re well cared for. Our team members are passionate about wooden boats, and we never want to see them fall into disrepair or become inoperable, so we offer inspections at reasonable rates and we want to be in your corner to defend against potential issues.
Assess Your Boat’s Value
Even if you have no intention of selling your wooden boat, it’s important to understand its value for insurance, estate planning and other practical purposes. Since antique boats are rare, especially in pristine condition, they can be difficult to appraise. While our team members don’t work in the insurance or appraisal fields, we do have the right experience to make an educated estimate on the value of your boat, and we can recommend steps to increase the value as well. While value assessment isn’t always the goal of an inspection, it’s a welcome perk for many of our clients.
If you own a wooden boat, be proactive and schedule regular inspections so you can enjoy it to the fullest. To learn more about our inspection services or schedule your appointment, visit us online or give us a call today.
