With NSA as your personal advocate. You have someone who isn't trying to sell you something, this is rare in the marine industry. There's only one thing more expensive than a boat: the wrong boat. We have dealt with many yacht brokers, marine architects, surveyors and other marine professionals. We have worked on new build and refits. We are experienced with the USCG and ABS inspection processes. We can help you understand the process of what you'll be getting when you purchase a boat and what to expect. If you're serious about getting the right boat at the right price, We can help.
Yacht Selection & Purchase Offer Strategy - What's the best yacht for my needs and budget? How much are the options worth? What should the initial offer be? The survey came back, now what? Capt. Noel Shaw talks to hundreds of prospective new yacht owners every year. And he operates dozens of new yachts every year. If you're confused about the right boat for you or how to strike the best possible deal, call for an initial consultation. It's free.
Sea Trials - Even experienced buyers are baffled by the sea trial. Just what are you supposed to look for? We have a 150-point inspection process that is guaranteed to give you confidence at the bargaining table.
Project Management - Capt. Noel Shaw is a professionally trained Project Manager that upholds ABS standards. Whether you are building a yacht from scratch or refitting your current one, best practices in marine construction and design will be assured. Builders and yards are notorious for blowing budgets and being extremely late. NSA assures results, not excuses.
Commissioning- Selecting the right equipment is a dauting task. Which radar? Should a back-up be installed? PC-based navigation system or chart plotter? Dedicated weather fax, satlillite or PC connected to SSB? Which generator is best? A general guideline is 10%-20% of the boat value is tied to options. Making the wrong decision is an expensive error - have a professional in your corner.
