Capitaine SamVerified

About

I am a qualified IIMS marine surveyor and RYA commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore with over 30 years of experience, based in St Martin, Caribbean. I built my first boat from a hull inherited from my father in 1992, and I have sailed for 35 years across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, SE Asia, Atlantic and North Sea. I currently have two project boats, and I live, eat, sleep and breathe marine systems!

Services

I provide pre-purchase and damage surveys, rigging inspections, charter phase-out inspections, insurance valuations, tonnage measurements, vessel walkthroughs for remote buyers, yacht deliveries, own-boat tuition, refit consultation and project management, systems installation guidance (electrical, plumbing, steering, engine), and sales/purchase assistance for both buyers and sellers.

How we work

I live by the following principles: Professionalism (prompt responses, punctuality, respect for client and vessel, privacy), Integrity (I will only take on work I am qualified for, always honest), and Independence (no affiliations with brokers, insurers, yards or technicians — I work solely for my contracted client and avoid conflicts of interest)

Certifications & training

IIMS qualified Small Yacht Surveyor RYA commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore

• ★★★★★★★★★★5.0(1 reviews)Cyan2026-05-15✓ Would hire again

  Sam was amazing