"Bill,
Looks good; very thorough!"
Captain Mark Hougjhtailing
Magic Fin Charters
Miami, Florida
"Bill,
Thanks for the survey. It was very helpful. The report was great, and gave me a clear idea of what i'm dealing with, and what needs to be taken care of.
Thanks for your help!
Sincerely,
Eric"
Washington DC
"Bill,
The report is quite thorough; love the pictures! We really enjoyed (the survey inspection) as well, and appreciated your humor, advice, diligence and dotting the t's/ and crossing the t's.
Thanks so much again, and have a Happy Thanksgiving!"
Nick Z.
Cap Cod, MA
"Bill,
Excellent report, great job....
Thank you"
Larry N.
Orlando, Florida
"Bill,
I think the report looks great. Very thorough and to the point. The pictures are a nice touch. Thanks again for the hard work and getting it done so quickly. Any time I hear of someone needing survey work, I'll definitly send them your way."
Mike S.
Palmetto Bay, Florida
"Thanks Bill- I read your report and thought it was through and well written. Thanks for the timely and helpful work."
Tim L.
Pinecrest, Florida
"Bill,
Thank you for your speedy assistance and professional service. It was well
appreciated!"
Hans M.
Homestead, Florida
"Bill,
Thank you so much for your thorough report. They are fixing everything on the list
and I should have the boat by the weekend. "
Alex G.
Boca Raton, Florida
"Dear Bill,
I was very pleased with the detail and thoroughness of your survey. It helped give
me peace of mind in my selection of boat. I hope to use your services in the future,
and I would love to pick your brain on some issues if and when they come up.
Thanks again and hope to speak to you soon.
Best,"
Jason
Hallandale, Fl.
"Bill -
Thanks for the survey. The report is very thorough to say the least. If I find
anything down your way I'll be in touch again!
Best regards,"
Peter D,
Massachusetts
"Hey Bill,
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you again for your diligence and, what I
think, was a very through inspection to get a true picture of this boat. Your efforts
and hard work make this an easy choice to purchase while eliminating the stressful
situation surrounding a purchase of this magnitude."
Robert C.
Destin, Fl.
"Very good 10/10"
Rey M.
Miami, Fl.
"Hey there Bill! - thanks for getting back to me so quickly!
I think the report is spot on based on what we went through during the survey. I
expected to have some items that needed attention. Being a "greenhorn" I just
wanted to let you know that I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to answer
some of my very remedial questions. Your explanation of the electrical system was
great.
It was a pleasure to finally meet you Bill. I will certainly recommend you to anyone looking to purchase a boat.
Thanks again....."
Joe A,
Miami, Fl.
Thanks for a very professional survey."
John P.
Rajasthan, India
"Hey Bill,
Thanks for everything today. I was very satisfied with the thorough job you did. It was a pleasure doing the survey with you, and I will definitely recommend to other people. Thank you again."
Max V
Miami Florida
"I have known and collaborated with Bill Potter on many projects for almost two decades: He has always looked out for my, and my clients' best interests. Bill focuses on the big picture- looking into the future, and anticipating what my clients' needs will be. Bill has always done everything possible to ensure that my clients needs are met! Recently, I was tasked with acquiring a suitable tender/excursion vessel for an upcoming extended cruise. The timetable was short, and the pressure was high- We had a schedule to keep, and high expectations to meet. Bill was on time, and on point: he accommodated our time schedule, performed a careful inspection, provided a thorough report that he emailed to me in a very timely fashion, and even made some calls to expedite some last minute outfitting that the vessel required for our specific needs. HIs prophecies and concerns about the vessel indeed turned out to be true: Bill helped to see that we met our deadline, and that we sailed on time for our Bahamas cruise. It's reassuring to know that I can count on Bill to help me provide smooth sailing for my yachting program. Thanks Bill!"
Captain James Griffin
Azimut 80
Yellowfin 32
Miami, Florida
"We have had the pleasure of knowing Bill Potter since our first boat in 1996. We purchased a flats boat and were excited to get it fixed up before our first launch. Since it was an older Hewes Redfisher, we asked "Bob Hewes Boats" for help. They recommended Bill to take a look at it.
What we didn't realize at the time we purchased the boat, was that we should have had it surveyed before we bought it. Bill spent some time looking at it and told us we should never place it in the water because it would sink: That's when we learned that boats should be surveyed before purchasing. We returned the boat and got most of our money back. Bill encouraged us to keep looking. In fact, when we found a boat that he deemed worthy, we ultimately bought it. We kept that 1991 Hewes Redfisher in our family for 14 years until it was recently sold, still in good condition.
We have graduated through the years into other boats and Bill has worked with us throughout all of them. His primary focus when helping us update our boats has been on safety. His first recommendation on our Gibson Houseboat was the installation of carbon monoxide detectors throughout the boat- One night, while the generator was running, a CO detector alerted us to a buildup of carbon monoxide gas. In our current boat, a Tiara convertible, He had recommended high water alarms. We recently had the alarm sound when a hose broke, flooding the bilge.
Bill has not only been our surveyor and adviser when helping us with our boats, but he has become a great friend over the years. We always enjoy seeing him and his family out at Elliot Key on their boat."
Jody and Norman Powell
"The Right Combo"
43 Tiara Convertible
Coral Gables, Florida
Thanks again,
Tim M.
Riviera Beach, Florida
"Bill,
Great meeting you today. Wish I could have stayed until the end. I appreciate you being so thorough and answering my questions."
Mike P.
West Palm Beach, Florida
From a recent Triton/ Verado survey client:
"Looks great. Thanks so much for your help."
From a recent Cobalt survey client:
"I thought it was awesome! Also, owner wants to fix some things... Nice"
Jan R.
Pinecrest, Florida
"Bill,
Thank you for the survey. I think it was honest and well written."
Chris A
Miami, Florida
"Hey Bill,
Thanks so much, it was great to meet you yesterday. I am really happy with the survey experience you provided. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything to me; it was extremely helpful."
Grant B
Coral Gables, FL
"Bill Potter came recommended to me when I was looking at a boat in Miami. Mr. Potter's knowledge showed in his work. The survey was very thorough. All questions were answered, and he was able to turn a daunting task into a very pleasurable experience. Mr. Potter gave me the peace of mind to continue on with the purchase of the boat. I would highly recommend him for anyone's needs."
Rich Christiansen
Seattle, Washington
"Bill Potter was very easy to contact and work with. His expertise and previous boat ownership allowed him to perform a very thorough inspection. The written report was very detailed and his fee paid for itself because I avoided the headaches and costs that I would have had to absorb instead of the previous owner. He was very easy to contact, and followed up with all of his obligations in a timely manner. Thanks again Bill!"
Jim D.
New Jersey
"Bill Potter came highly recommended as a marine surveyor; and now I know why: His knowledge on boat design, hull geometry, engine performance, maintenance, and trailers is extensive. Bill conducted a very thorough survey on a 10 year old vessel, and was on board for a sea trial. He used the information gathered during the exhaustive inspection to generate a comprehensive report that was quite valuable in making a purchasing decision from 600 miles away. In addition to all of this, Bill was available for phone conversations, and took the time to explain his thoughts and findings. I would recommend that anyone who is interested in a marine survey in South Florida should seek Bill's expertise. Once again, thank you Bill!!"
Ryan Whitelaw
Winder, Georgia
"Bill, I appreciate your time and the professional report"
Bill S.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
"Thank you so much, this (report) is excellent, and we will proceed with your suggestions. Regards, Ana"
Ana R.
Miami, Florida
"Dear Bill,
Thank you for your help with my Intrepid purchase. I was very impressed with the thorough job you did inspecting every inch of the boat, engines, and equipment. I was able to negotiated several thousand dollars off of the price with little effort because of the findings in your report. I would certainly recommend your services to anyone who is interested in a premium boat."
Sheldon Shapiro
Miami Beach, Florida
"Bill, Thanks for your time Tuesday; it was a pleasure meeting you. You are a true professional, and your knowledge of vessels definitely shows. I hope we can get together for a boat ride!
I will let you know how everything works out.
Thanks for all your help; and educating our family!"
John Wagner III
Orlando, Florida
"Hey Bill, it (the engine survey inspection and report) was perfect; my client loved it, and I was very impressed by your professionalism. Know that from now on, your my man for any inspection on ant boat, I will be recommending you."
Anthony L.
Miami, Florida
"Very thorough survey. I would have no problem recommending you."
Jim S.
Rhode Island
"Hey Mr. Bill, Thank you so much for your inspection. It far went beyond my expectations, and the emailed report was very detailed. I will be recommending you to others in the future! Thank you again...."
Mike A.
Pembroke Pines, Florida
