279 thoughts on “Guestbook”

  1. Alan was very imformative while doing our pre-purchase survey. He was knowledgeable and thorough. He was very receptive to any questions we had. He saved us from making two very expensive mistakes. Our first two surverys were in extreme heat and rain, but he always kept his professionalism. Our third survery, we finally had great weather and we found the perfect boat. We would highly recommend Alan.

    Ewing, NJ

  2. I just wanted to say thank you Alan. I found you as a result of an inquiry for a good surveyor in Maryland on the Trawler and Trawlering message board. Not that it was a popularity contest, but you ended up with the most recommendations so we hired you. My wife and I are both CG AUX vessel examiners and we learned a lot from you. I’m sorry that I asked a zillion questions the long day of the survey, but you kept asking if I had more. After I received your detailed 23 page report you patiently answered dozens more. Some of the questions had nothing to do with the boat being surveyed. Unfortunately the boat had a number of problems that I didn't want to deal with (Many that Vicki and I never spotted) but it was money well spent to know what I would have been facing (from the smallest detail to the really significant ones).

    Uxbridge MA

  3. I used Alan’s services again today. All I can say is this: you do not want to see Alan show up for the survey, if you are selling a boat! If there is a problem, he will find it! I’ve have learned so much from the 2 days I spent with him looking at these boats. A great experience!

    Finksburg, MD

  4. Thanks Alan! The survey you performed was extremely thorough and professional. I’m sure you saved me from making a huge mistake.

    Finksburg, MD

  5. Alan just completed a survey of our first boat. Being a boating newbie, I was really depending on somebody with a wealth of knowledge. I believe Alan fits that bill.
    He was extremely friendly and answered many questions. Watching him work was an invaluable learning experience as to the features of the boat and the maintenance to be required.
    Highly Recommended! /

    Havre de Grace, MD

  6. Alan gave my pre-purchase survey a great and very thorough look. Extremely helpful to me as we worked through the boat and cleary has a lot of experience. I would recommend you to others. Thanks again. Dan

    Annapolis

  7. We highly recommend Alan to anyone looking for a honest, detail oriented, and knowledgable marine surveyor. Alan has surveyed three boats over the years for us and has saved us a lot of headaches down the road. He has been most accommodating and always very responsive to any questions we have before, during or after we’ve purchased our boats. We take great peace of mind knowing Alan has been aboard thoroughly inspecting and documenting all systems. Knowing as much as you possibly can about a boat BEFORE you purchase it should be at the top of any captains list, Alan is certainly the man for the job.

    We are very happy repeat customers, thanks for always getting us off on the right foot Alan! I’m sure we’ll be back!

    Baltimore

  8. This was my first boat and Alan came highly recommended, and I’m glad I was able to connect with him. He provided me with a very thorough, detailed and honest survey.
    Knowing it was my first boat, he seemed particularly interested in making sure I understood what he was checking; what the results meant; and most importantly that I had an enjoyable time with my new boat. He even went as far as stopping by before our maiden voyage to make sure I was comfortable with everything and spent a lot of time going over basic functionality of the boat. He was a real help.

    I would recommend him highly!

    Hagerstown, MD

  9. In an everchanging world, it is refreshing to know there are still good, honest, and reliable people–Alan is one of them.
    His expertise concerning boat inspections proved to be very helpful. He sets the bar for displaying professionalism and accuracy. Alan made me feel comfortable and confident with his findings and opinions. I would recommend him highly to anyone who is considering buying a boat.

    York, PA

  10. I was very impressed with Alan and Bayside Marine Surveying. He welcomed my presence during the survey and made the whole process feel very interactive. He is very knowledgeable and shared relevant insights to help me make an informed decision. Thanks Alan!

    Moorestown, NJ

  11. I was very impressed with Alan and Bayside Marine Surveying. The hot and humid weather didn’t keep him from doing a thorough job surveying the boat. Believe me it was HOT… I recommend his services to anyone contemplating purchasing a used vessel. Not only did he answer my questions but answered questions I didn't think of. Thanks again for doing a great job.

    Bel Air, MD

  12. I was very impressed with Alan and Bayside Marine Surveying. He welcomed my presence during the survey and made the whole process feel very interactive. He is very knowledgeable and shared relevant insights to help me make an informed decision. Thanks Alan!

    Wilmington, DE

  13. Alan,
    Was great to deal with, did a fantastic job going through the vessel and helping me understand any issues and systems that I had questions about.
    Ted

    Nova

  14. Alan, your work on the pre-purchase survey was very comprehensive and professional. I would recommend you to anyone who asks.

    Egypt

  15. Thanks for fitting us in on such short notice. We appreciate all of your help and your getting the paperwork back so quickly. All in all a very educational and professionally conducted survey. We would recommend your services to anyone. Thanks Again.

    Middle River, MD

  16. Alan Gaidelis of Bayside Marine Surveying did a survey for me in May of 2012. I found him to be a legitimate surveyor with a vast knowledge of boat values and general boat information. He went out of his way to communicate with me and was very flexible and accommodating. He had a very professional presentation. I felt as though his ethics were very high throughout the process and the information he provided in the survey was even helpful to me in finishing up some smaller projects I wouldn’t have noticed. I would recommend Alan and Bayside Marine Surveying to anyone. He is a straight shooter and is very reliable.

    Parkville, MD

  17. Thanks for being so accomodating and rearranging your schedule to get the survey done on the 33′ formula. Your survey confirmed my hope that overall, the boat was very well taken care of. Looking forward to heading out on the water with peace of mind. Thanks!

    Rumsey Island, MD

  18. Thanks for keeping me from buying a disaster of a boat and thank you for being flexible and getting the survey done on the Regal. I can’t wait to get it DC and they are fixing the things you said should be taken care of. I can’t wait ti get on the water.

    Washington, DC

  19. Thanks Alan for a long but incredibly informative day. We are stepping up from a bowrider to an Express Cruiser and have no clue what we are doing. Your patience and willingness top spend time with us to help us understand the systems and how they work are invaluable. The thoroughness with which you approached the survey was exemplary. In the end, the problem you found saved us $3000 out of pocket as well as a very disappointing start to days on the water!

    Mount Laurel, NJ

  20. Alan was great, during and after the survey. Buying a boat from 1,000 miles away is risky. The broker gave me a list of surveyors and I randomly picked Bayside Marine. I was concerned that I was using a surveyor that the broker had listed. Alan was knowlegealbe, helpfull and most of all objective and thorough. He clearly had my best interests in mind, which made the process reassuring. I ended up buying a great boat at a fair price.

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