Electrical Surveys
Whether you’re considering buying a boat or already have one, having an experienced, independent and objective marine electrician conduct a detailed survey of the electrical system can be extremely worthwhile.
Our electrical survey will:
- Identify safety risks
- Suggest performance and reliability improvements
- Help catch minor issues before they become major issues
- Identify ABYC code compliance issues
- Make recommendations for future upgrades
Peace of mind
Provide peace of mind when the electrical system is in good condition and avoid unpleasant surprises when it isn’t.
Time & Cost: A survey takes 2 to 3 hours and costs $350.
What We Examine
An electrician will examine and/or test the systems below for safety, reliability, and performance.
AC & DC Wiring
- AC and DC wiring
- Chafe protection
- Overcurrent protection devices
Batteries & Bonding
- House battery bank and starting battery health
- The bonding system
Shore Power & Protection
- Shore power connections
- GFCI and ELCI functionality
- Shore power-related equipment such as isolation transformers
- Lightning protection (if applicable)
Communications
- VHF system performance
Customers repeatedly tell us that an electrical survey is the best investment they have ever made on their boat.
— Northwest Marine Electric