Louisiana Boat Appraisers

MARINE VALUATION

Louisiana Boat Appraisers

Boat and marine vessel appraisal services for insurance, estate settlement, divorce, and financing, covering powerboats, sailboats, yachts, and houseboats. Louisiana Boat Appraisers serves New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and boat owners across the state.

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VESSEL TYPES

Louisiana Boat Appraisers Appraises All Types of Marine Vessels, Including Powerboats, Sailboats, and More

We prepare valuations of recreational, luxury, and commercial vessels across Louisiana's coastal and inland waterways.

  • Powerboats & Center Consoles

    • Bay boats and flats skiffs
    • Center console fishing boats
    • Bass boats
    • Bowriders and deck boats

  • Sailboats & Cruising Yachts

    • Coastal cruising sailboats
    • Racing sailboats
    • Catamarans
    • Blue-water cruisers

  • Yachts & Luxury Vessels

    • Motor yachts
    • Sport fishing yachts
    • Express cruisers
    • Custom-built vessels

  • Houseboats

    • Pontoon houseboats
    • Cabin houseboats
    • Live-aboard vessels

  • Commercial & Work Vessels

    • Shrimp boats and trawlers
    • Crew and supply boats
    • Charter and tour vessels

  • Pontoons & Personal Watercraft

    • Pontoon boats
    • Deck pontoons
    • Personal watercraft

OUR PROCESS

How a Louisiana Boat Appraisal Works

  1. 01

    Request & Scoping

    Tell us about the vessel and the purpose of the appraisal so we can scope the assignment and confirm a fixed fee.

  2. 02

    Documentation Review

    We review title, registration, service records, and any prior surveys relevant to the vessel.

  3. 03

    Vessel Inspection

    A credentialed appraiser inspects the vessel's condition, systems, and equipment on-site at the marina, dock, or storage location.

  4. 04

    Report Delivery

    We deliver a USPAP-compliant written report documenting our methodology and concluded value.

CREDENTIALS

Credentialed Marine Appraisers

Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as the ASA, NAMS, and CAGA, and every report is prepared in accordance with USPAP.

Marine surveyor certification badge and framed credentials next to a ship model on wooden desk with natural light
American Society of Appraisers

ASA

National Association of Marine Surveyors

NAMS

Certified Appraisers Guild of America

CAGA

COMMON QUESTIONS

Boat Appraisal Questions

What is a marine vessel appraisal used for?

A marine vessel appraisal establishes a documented, defensible value for a boat or vessel. Common uses include insurance coverage and claims, estate and probate settlement, divorce and equitable distribution, and financing or lending.

Is the appraisal done in person?

Most vessel appraisals include an on-site inspection at the marina, dock, or storage location where the vessel is kept, since condition and equipment are central to a marine valuation.

What does a boat appraisal cost?

Fees are quoted as a fixed amount after we scope the assignment, based on the vessel's size, type, and the intended use of the report, not on the vessel's value or condition.

What standards do your reports follow?

Every report is prepared in accordance with USPAP (the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice), and our appraisers hold credentials with organizations such as the ASA, NAMS, and CAGA.

How long does an appraisal take?

Turnaround varies by project based on vessel size and complexity, and we confirm timing up front once we understand the scope. Tell us about any deadline, such as a court date or claim filing, and we will let you know if expedited service can meet it.

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