Experience
Frank Abbey, C M S
Marine Surveyor
About us
At the time of this publication in early 2014
hundreds of vessels, ranging in size from
14’ to 60’, have been surveyed or appraised
by Frank Abbey.
ACMS Certified Marine Surveyor #0181, ABYC Standards
2009 - Present: Frank Abbey Marine Surveyor & Consultant Inc.
1989 - 2009: Marine Surveyor at S&S Marine
1987 - Present: reading / study regarding vessel construction, statutory
regulations and voluntary / recommended standards, practices (small
craft and other vessels).
1987 - 1989: Conducted marine surveys in conjunction with, Thomas D.
Stanton, Marine Surveyor & Seymour G. Goss, CMDR USNR-Ret.,
Marine Surveyor; at T. Stanton Associates, Freeport, N.Y.
Surveys conducted to determine a vessel's condition and value, for
insurance, finance, donation and pre-purchase testing. Other surveys
conducted are; hull structural condition/ moisture intrusion analysis,
insurance claim investigation and to appeal / contest the declination
(by the insurer) of a claim.
Vessels Surveyed: Power and Sail up to 165 ft. L.O.A.,
Type of Construction: Fiberglass, wood, steel and aluminum.
Type of Vessels Surveyed: Production, custom and semi-custom
power, high-performance power and sail, powered by outboard,
inboard and I/O engines; operated as private pleasure craft and
for commercial use. Surveys have been conducted; in N.Y. State,
the Mid & NE Atlantic States region, Florida and Japan.
Noteworthy Survey Projects
Analysis of the hull structure failure of a 35' center console triple outboard engine powered sport fisherman. Survey report resulted in the vessel's manufacture
replacing that vessel with a new 2001 vessel.
C & V survey of the "PROCYON" a 65' LOA one-of a kind custom built experimental sailboat, originally named the "AMOCO PROCYON". The survey verified that
vessel's condition and current value of $1.25 mil., based on its refitted & refinished hull, custom designed and fitted (teak) cruising/charter style multi stateroom
interior and installation of new systems.
Trip survey of a 165' loa. passenger / excursion vessel, as required by the vessel's insurance carrier, prior to the vessel sailing from New York to Florida.
Analysis of the hull structure failure of a 28' walk around cabin twin outboard engine powered sport fisherman. Survey report resulted in the manufacture replacing
the vessel with a new vessel, with their upgraded stringer structure.
Survey of numerous cored hull vessels: The result, in each case was; that the client gained the vessel manufacture's agreement to; bear the cost of the repair and
restoration of the survey determined compromised hull structures or the replacement of that vessel.
Other Activities:
Delivery of sailing yachts; N.Y. coastal waters and from Florida Keys, to N.Y.Sailboat racing; Atlantic coastal waters South-East Florida and in North & South shore
waters, Long Island N.Y.
Current ownership S2 8.0C auxiliary sail.
Constructed and campaigned three open-cockpit (ETQMRA & ARDC sanctioned) oval track open cockpit race cars;.
Education / Professional Development
March 2002: American Boat & Yacht Council: Standards Accreditation Certification.
Member: Association of Certified Marine Surveyors as Certified Marine Surveyor Jan.2002 to present.
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors 1997-1999
American Boat and Yacht Council.
Boat/ U.S. Tech Exchange.
B.A. State University New York at Stony Brook.
Graduate Studies, Ohio University; Athens, Ohio.
Graduate of Accounting Certificate Program; Hofstra University:
A.B.Y.C. seminar, Marine Surveys & Accident Investigation:
American Sailing Association, certification level to Advanced Coastal Cruising 1994.
© Frank Abbey 2020
Survey Activities
Vessels are examined for adherence to good' construction practices and
compliance with recommended standards/regulations established by;
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) and the Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR). Non-Destructive testing methods utilized: Mallet sounding and
moisture meters (vessel structure); infra-red pyrometer (record / analyze the
operating temperatures of air conditioning systems, engines & exhaust
system and other on board machinery/equipment); oil samples drawn, from
engines and transmissions, for laboratory analysis, of wear metals & other
elements and moisture contamination. Survey clients include; owner /
operator, purchaser, finance & insurance companies, estate valuation and (for
trade-in survey / other evaluation) yacht dealers & brokers