Marine Surveying and Consulting

Phone: (262) 235-2520

Serving the Greater Milwaukee Area and Great Lakes Region with Honor, Integrity, and Attention to Detail

True North Marine Services provides Pre-Purchase and Insurance Marine Surveys, as well as Marine Consulting services for boaters in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois. With 20+ years in the Marine Industry as a U.S. Coast Guard member, a Surveyor Associate with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, and as a Certified ABYC advisor, we aim to provide top-quality marine surveying and consulting services, giving the client peace of mind in their purchase, and a feeling of safety and security on the water.

Our Services

We can provide pre-purchase marine surveys, insurance surveys, limited at sea, underway inspections, and other services to include providing a worklist of pre-haulout/overhaul tasks, as well as providing consulting services in preparation of the vessel for sale.

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What Is a Marine Survey?

A Marine Survey is a comprehensive inspection of the vessel’s systems, hull condition, thru-hull fittings, and running gear, giving a snapshot of the vessel’s overall condition at the time the survey was conducted.

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About True North

Erin Stapleton, USCG BOSN2 (retired),SAMS Survey Associate, and ABYC certified Marine Standards Advisor is the Owner and Principal Surveyor of True North Marine Services Wi. Click below to read more about his experience and education:

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"The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat."

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-Francis Herreshoff