Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™
Before You Travel to See a Boat, Get an Experienced Second Opinion.
Buying a boat is one of the largest recreational purchases most people will ever make. Today, many buyers are considering vessels located hundreds or even thousands of kilometres from home.
Travelling to inspect every potential purchase is expensive, time-consuming, and often disappointing.
Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™ was developed to help you make a more informed decision before you invest in travel, negotiations, or a full pre-purchase marine survey.
Using a standardized recording process and an independent professional review, we help answer one important question:
"Based on the information available, is this vessel worth taking the next step?"
What Is Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™?
Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™ is an independent advisory service provided by Rocinante Marine Surveys.
It combines:
A standardized vessel recording guide
Client-supplied photographs and video
Supporting documentation
An experienced marine surveyor's professional interpretation
The result is an independent assessment with a paired down survey report designed to help you determine whether a vessel appears to justify further investigation.
Who Is This Service For?
This service is ideal for:
Prospective Buyers
Reduce unnecessary travel and focus on vessels that appear most promising.
First-Time Buyers
Gain the benefit of an experienced marine surveyor's observations before making a significant financial commitment.
Experienced Boat Owners
Receive an independent second opinion when comparing vessels or evaluating a long-distance purchase.
Yacht Brokers
Provide prospective purchasers with a consistent and professional presentation of your listings.
Vessel Owners
Present your vessel using a structured recording process that highlights the boat in a complete and organized manner.
Why This Service Exists
Online listings rarely provide enough information for a buyer to confidently decide whether a vessel deserves an in-person visit.
Photographs may overlook important areas.
Videos are often incomplete.
Buyers are left wondering:
What isn't being shown?
What questions should I ask?
Is this boat worth travelling to inspect?
The Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™ was created to bridge the gap between an online listing and a formal pre-purchase marine survey.
How It Works
1. Request Your Review
Complete our online Project Request Form with the basic details of the vessel you're considering.
2. Project Confirmation
Once your request is reviewed, we create your project and provide:
Project Number
Recording Guide
Secure upload instructions
Estimated turnaround time
3. Record the Vessel
Using the Rocinante Vessel Recording Guide, the vessel is documented using a smartphone or camera.
The recording may be completed by:
You
The vessel owner
The yacht broker
A representative acting on your behalf
No special equipment is required.
4. Upload Your Project
Upload your photographs, videos, and supporting documentation using your secure project link.
5. Professional Advisory Review
Your submission is reviewed by Rocinante Marine Surveys.
Visible observations are documented, areas of concern are identified, and recommendations for further investigation are prepared.
6. Receive Your Report
You'll receive a written Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™ together with recommendations that will help you determine your next step.
What Makes Rocinante Different?
Unlike a broker's walkthrough video, every project follows a standardized recording process.
Unlike an online opinion, every advisory review is completed by an experienced marine surveyor.
Unlike a traditional marine survey, the purpose of this service is not to certify a vessel—it is to help you decide whether further investment of your time and money appears justified.
Important Information
The Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™ is an advisory consulting service.
It is not:
A marine survey
A pre-purchase marine survey
A condition and valuation survey
An insurance survey
A mechanical inspection
A sea trial or In Water Test
A certification of condition or seaworthiness
Observations are limited to information visible within the photographs, videos, and documentation submitted for review.
Hidden, inaccessible, or unrecorded conditions cannot be evaluated.
If a vessel continues to meet your purchasing objectives, Rocinante Marine Surveys strongly recommends a comprehensive pre-purchase marine survey before completing any purchase.
Why Buyers Choose Rocinante Marine Surveys
Our objective is simple.
Help buyers make informed purchasing decisions before committing additional travel, expense, or time.
Rather than replacing a marine survey, the Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™ helps you determine whether taking the next step appears worthwhile.
Whether that next step is:
Arranging an in-person viewing
Negotiating with the seller
Requesting additional information
Commissioning a full pre-purchase marine survey
our goal is to help you proceed with greater confidence.
Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™
Standard Advisory Review
Starting at $495 CAD + applicable taxes
Recommended for most recreational sailboats and powerboats up to approximately 50 feet.
Includes
✔ Project consultation
✔ Personalized Vessel Recording Guide
✔ Secure project file
✔ Professional review of submitted photographs and videos
✔ Review of supporting documentation (where provided)
✔ Written Buyer's Advisory Report
✔ Executive Summary
✔ Visible observations
✔ Areas of concern
✔ Positive observations
✔ Suggested questions for the seller or broker
✔ Recommendations regarding the next step
✔ Up to 60-minute follow-up consultation
Larger or More Complex Vessels
For vessels over approximately 50 feet, multihulls, commercial vessels, custom yachts, or projects involving extensive documentation, please contact us for a quotation.
Pricing is based on:
Vessel size
Vessel complexity
Volume of submitted media
Documentation requiring review
Estimated professional review time
Why This Represents Good Value
Many buyers spend considerably more on:
Airfare
Hotels
Vehicle rental
Fuel
Ferry costs
Time away from work
before discovering that a vessel is not suitable.
A Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™ is intended to help you determine whether those additional expenses appear justified.
Ready to Begin?
If you're considering the purchase of a recreational vessel and would like an experienced, independent opinion before taking the next step, we'd be pleased to assist.
Request Your Rocinante Buyer's Advisory Review™
Independent. Professional. Practical.
Helping buyers make informed decisions before they invest more time, more travel, and more money.
Vessel Review Project Information
Please provide the following information before beginning the vessel recording process