Sharpe Surveying & Consulting

Alameda, United States

5

2 reviews

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+1 510-337-0706
Website:
www.sharpesurveying.com
Address:
242 Inverness Ct, Alameda, CA, 94502
at Sheffield Rd
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.3 miTerminal Line O Transbay
1.3 miLine OX TransBay
2.2 mi51A South
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I conduct marine surveys of all types on yachts and small craft. I consult on accidents in the marine environment. I have been qualified to testify in court as an expert witness regarding accidents in the marine industry and recreational boating industry. I also consult on commercial vessel inspection projects and work as a liaison between the government and industry to facilitate completion of Coast Guard regulatory inspections.

History

Established in 1999.

After retiring from a career as a Coast Guard commercial vessel inspector and accident investigator in 1999, I opened my business as a marine inspector and consultant. I am an Accredited Marine Surveyor with SAMS. I have been in business now for over 11 years in the San Francisco Bay area.

Meet the Business Owner

Randell S.

Business Owner

Graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1979. Received a BS majoring in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Attended various regulatory and inspection courses during a 20 year career with the Coast Guard as a qualified Marine Inspector and Accident Investigator with the Coast Guard.

Retired in 1999 as a Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander holding the position of Chief of Investigations at the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in San Francisco.

Independent Marine Surveyor Accredited by SAMS.

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2 reviews of Sharpe Surveying & Consulting

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Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
In a world of very few true professionals, in any field, Randy Sharpe is the real deal.
After much research and speaking with many different surveyors, my initial phone call with Randy stood out. He obviously knew his business, but also seemed to have a good sense of humor and a patient demeanor. This all proved to be absolutely true when I hired him to survey a 34 foot Marine Trader trawler that I later purchased.
By the end of our survey, I had a general understanding of every issue with the vessel and Randy was able to answer all of my questions.
During the sea trial, we came across several LARGE ships in the Delta and as the yacht broker and Randy were talking, it became clear Randy had surveyed ALL of these vessels.
A couple of days later, when I received the written survey, I was completely floored with the detail. Check out his example survey on his website. Yours will be just as detailed and useful.
In the end, Randy’s survey gave me the leverage to knock off many thousands of dollars from the agreed purchase price and I ended up with a great boat at a great price, but one with issues of which I was now completely aware.
I would not hesitate to recommend Sharpe Surveying to anyone who needs accurate and detailed information for any vessel.
Trust me, you will be impressed.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I was purchasing a 26′ Marieholm International Folkboat and I thought it wise to have her surveyed. I’d had a boat survey done in a prior purchase, but decided to go with a new surveyor. I found Sharpe Surveying on a sailing business website, and since the boat was in Berkeley, narrowed list down to East Bay surveyors. Sharpe Surveying was first on the list. So I called and made an appointment. Randell Sharpe sounded like someone who could get the job done and the price seemed square, so I made an appointment.
As it turned out, the boat seller is very, very busy; we needed to move the survey date up with short notice. Randell accommodated our request with no issues.
Survey day, and a critical factor for me as to how a person runs their business is showing up on time. Randell was there, ready to go, work clothes, tools and kneepads in hand. And did he GO.
If you want to find out EVERYTHING about your boat, even if you don’t need a survey, hire Randell. He spent hours thoroughly checking this 26′ foot boat. every square inch, internal and external; checking running and standing rigging, thru-​hulls, electronics, rudder, keel, engine, safety, sounded the ENTIRE hull and deck for leaks and the dreaded delamination…
And Randell provided a wealth of information to improve the boat and about boats in general. Both the seller and myself agreed that Randell Sharpe’s clear and straightforward expertise, dispensed in a confident and friendly manner made what could have been just another business transaction into a learning experience and a pleasure. Thanks Randell.
I bought the boat and I made friends with that tricky engine…