Expert Marine Surveyor
Scott Richard Berg, S.A.
Maritime Surveyors, Consultants, and USCG Licensed Captains — Trusted Professionals Providing Accurate Reports for Buyers, Sellers, Lenders, and Insurers.
Founder Scott Richard Berg brings over 35 years of technical professional marine experience as a commercial and delivery captain, long-time full-service yacht repair business owner, master marine electrician, electronic technician, surveyor, and technical instructor.
Following the sale of his repair business to his partners, he has focused his experience in the areas of surveying, consulting, and project management.
At CBW, we focus on the needs of each client and work to provide the most accurate representation of the condition and valuation of their vessel.
We apply the appropriate codes and standards from the USCG, ABYC, NFPA, FCC, and NMEA.
As boat owners ourselves, we understand the stress buying and selling can bring, and we’re here to help smooth the process.
Scott was professional, communicative, knowledgeable and extremely generous with his time and talents. Could not recommend him more!
I originally met Scott through the purchase of a used SSB radio that he shopped to excellent condition. His knowledge of marine electrical systems and all things boats really impressed me. In the past I have been disappointed with some of the surveyors I had used but this was an incredible experience. His sharp eye and incredible fund of knowledge picked up potentially serious and expensive issues that prior surveys on the boat I purchased had missed. Scott has my highest level of recommendation as a surveyor and a marine electronics expert. If he is not available, wait until he is. You won't regret it.
Response from the owner 00:13 14 Oct 25
Many thanks! I really enjoyed seeing the new (to you) boat. Keep me posted on the refit!
Scott is a knowledgable, experienced surveyor. His survey of my boat was timely and the report was very well written.
Communication with him was effortless and clear.
I highly recommend him for survey work.
Communication with him was effortless and clear.
I highly recommend him for survey work.
Response from the owner 00:14 14 Oct 25
Many thanks; it was great to work with you
CBW was prompt, thorough, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him for future marine surveys.
Response from the owner 20:43 20 Mar 25
Many thanks; enjoy the boat!
Scott was great Surveyor to work with! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to take the time to answer all questions. I'd highly recommend using CBW LLC for any survey work.
Response from the owner 21:12 07 Mar 25
Thanks Bob; I enjoyed our time on the boat as well!
Very thorough inspection and detailed report. Super knowledgeable and draws on much wisdom! All communication was timely and prompt.
Response from the owner 21:12 07 Mar 25
Thanks! Enjoy your cruise!
I think all the sailors without a technical background in the industry would agree: Considering the purchase of a new boat is as exciting as it is overwhelming.
Enters Scott Berg: The finest, most energetic, business-savvy, incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, not to mention friendliest industry professional I had the luck to find in my journey in two decades a seaman.
I found him online thanks to our new AI tool, "Microsoft's copilot" or whatever that's called, and with the query "Find me the best surveyor by Herrington Harbor North in Deale, Maryland."
A few emails later, I found myself by his side at the marina, following him aboard what is now my proudly owned 1988 Ericson 34.
Scott cut no corners and worked his magic with the seller's broker, thanks to his undeniable people's skills. He was tough but never lost his sense of humor in the process. He checked everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - one could possibly imagine, and did so by bringing aboard half a dozen bags full of technology to guarantee no aspect of the boat would be left unchecked.
Just 48 hours following the survey he sent me an exhaustive report of the day we spent together, including high resolution photos for reference, now and later. Not only did I use his findings to renegotiate the price of the boat a second time around, but I now have this fantastic resource as a checklist for all the smaller things I'll fix overtime and in the long run. And to top this list, he was highly communicative throughout. You could tell he enjoyed the process, and I felt I had an enthusiastic partner from beginning to end.
Have you ever tried to get any type of service in the marina world? If you have and you aren't a multimillionaire like I, I'm sure this review comes off as unbelievable! Well, it's not: Scott truly blew me away. He is my surveyor for the long haul, and I HIGHLY recommend you contact him the moment you zoom in on your dream vessel.
You. Will. Not. Regret. It.
Enters Scott Berg: The finest, most energetic, business-savvy, incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, not to mention friendliest industry professional I had the luck to find in my journey in two decades a seaman.
I found him online thanks to our new AI tool, "Microsoft's copilot" or whatever that's called, and with the query "Find me the best surveyor by Herrington Harbor North in Deale, Maryland."
A few emails later, I found myself by his side at the marina, following him aboard what is now my proudly owned 1988 Ericson 34.
Scott cut no corners and worked his magic with the seller's broker, thanks to his undeniable people's skills. He was tough but never lost his sense of humor in the process. He checked everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - one could possibly imagine, and did so by bringing aboard half a dozen bags full of technology to guarantee no aspect of the boat would be left unchecked.
Just 48 hours following the survey he sent me an exhaustive report of the day we spent together, including high resolution photos for reference, now and later. Not only did I use his findings to renegotiate the price of the boat a second time around, but I now have this fantastic resource as a checklist for all the smaller things I'll fix overtime and in the long run. And to top this list, he was highly communicative throughout. You could tell he enjoyed the process, and I felt I had an enthusiastic partner from beginning to end.
Have you ever tried to get any type of service in the marina world? If you have and you aren't a multimillionaire like I, I'm sure this review comes off as unbelievable! Well, it's not: Scott truly blew me away. He is my surveyor for the long haul, and I HIGHLY recommend you contact him the moment you zoom in on your dream vessel.
You. Will. Not. Regret. It.
Response from the owner 00:14 14 Oct 25
Enjoy the new (to you) boat. It was fun to work with you.
I very much enjoyed getting to know and working with Scott. When it comes to surveying boats, he is very knowledgeable and detail oriented. I would not hesitate to give Scott an excellent recommendation.
Response from the owner 17:16 27 Nov 24
Donn, Many thanks; it was fun to work with you and hope to again.
The insurance on my 2000 Nordhavn 40 was renewed with no survey needed. I then inquired about a Bahamas endorsement and for leaving the country they did require a value and condition survey. I contacted Scott Berg. He was recommended by various Boaters who have consulted with him for electric upgrades. Scott fit me into his busy schedule surveying the hull while I was on the hard for bottom painting and came back two week later to complete the survey after I was splashed. His survey was more inclusive than my initial purchase survey. I highly recommended Scott!
Response from the owner 23:33 24 Oct 24
Stephen, thanks for your kind comments. She's a great boat, enjoy the Bahamas!
Scott was by far the most thorough surveyor I have ever used. (my fifth boat pre-purchase survey) He is incredibly detail oriented, friendly and completes the package with an amazingly easy to read report.... I will use him again for the next boat purchase!
Response from the owner 17:02 19 Oct 24
Many thanks; I enjoyed working with you.