doug dotson wrote:

Well, that pretty much confirms my experience with surveyors.
Maybe I should just use the same one everytime. At least I
won't be constantly change things back and forth.

Why on Earth would you change anything just because some "surveyor" told
you to? If any surveyor claims that your boat is not within specs on any
item it is his duty to demonstrate exactly what is wrong, what the rules
or regulations require and what options you have to correct the
deficiency. You paid for a written description of the problems and
verification that they were indeed problems.

You have to take as much blame on that deal as the incompetent
"surveyor" you let lead you down the dock. If this was recent I would
take the survey and a copy of the relevant CFR's and ABYC standards to
him and suggest he pay your costs imposed his incompetence. While you
are at it document the event thoroughly and submit all the information
along with the "surveyors" repsonse to the organization which
"certified" the cretin.

Small claims court may be an option if you are stonewalled because of
his disclaimers.

Rick