Knowledge Is Power

SafeNav Marine Surveyors, in Northeast Georgia, offers comprehensive marine services focused in two areas: yacht and small craft pre-purchase survey reports and training/education for the new and continuing boater. Our third and newest service, “Captain’s Watch”, is a monthly maintenance concierge service assuring that your boat is always ready to go at a moment’s notice.

We service Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell, Lake Allatoona, Lake Murray, Lake Oconee, Lake Guntersville, Lake Martin and most other waterways located in the southeast.

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Our Team

CAPTAIN JEFF PERFATER

SAFENAV is owned and operated by Captain Jeff Perfater, a USCG licensed 200Ton Master Captain located on Lake Lanier in North Georgia. He has had a lifelong interest in boats of all shapes and sizes and currently owns both a 46′ pilothouse cruiser and a 40′ sportfisherman he maintains at Holiday Marina. Jeff also owns a 21′ center console used for training and seamanship purposes.

In addition to a lifetime of boating both on Inland waterways as well as near coastal waterways, Captain Jeff is also an ABYC certified Yacht & Small Craft Survey Advisor and carries the USCG commercial towing endorsement on his license. Captain Jeff takes pride in his abilities involving the safe and considerate operation of all vessels he comes in contact with.

AIDAN IMMEL

SAFENAV is excited to have Aidan onboard as the provider of “Captains Watch” concierge services. An attendee of The University of North Georgia, Aidan is responsible for the 45-point monthly inspections we perform. Aidan analyzes current situations and makes note of any service items needing timely attention. He takes pride in his attention to detail and service performance.

What our Clients say...

"It was a pleasure working with Jeff and SafeNav Marine Services on our recent marine survey. Jeff is a consummate professional who performed a pre-purchase marine survey (with haul-out), engine survey, and sea trail of a 2006 Rinker 360EC. He was quick to respond, very courteous and most importantly very thorough and detailed. His services provided a level of confidence in moving forward with our purchase. I highly recommend Jeff and SafeNav Marine Services!"

“A great pleasure to do business with Jeff. He was very accommodating to our schedule and very thorough and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to use Jeff again in the future for any marine surveying needs and highly recommend his company.”

“I was referred to Captain Jeff and I was thankful he could work with my schedule. Captain Jeff is super knowledgeable and so helpful beyond the survey and inspection. He performed a pre-purchase survey and sea test for me and you can tell when you meet people that are masters of their trade...... and Jeff is most certainly a master of his trade. If you are buying a boat - you should absolutely have it surveyed and if you want the best - make sure you reach out to Jeff, he is a high caliber professional..”

"I recently purchased a boat, but wanted a survey done beforehand for the peace of mind that I was not getting something that was going to cause me problems. I called Jeff and couldn't be more happy with the experience. Jeff was extremely thorough with his inspection and checked everything you could think of to determine if the boat was in good shape for the year and hours. Most businesses try and get as much money out of you as possible, NOT Jeff! He found ways to save me money based on his initial tests. Not only was he thorough, but he was also kind enough to teach me some maintenance tips and things to do to keep the boat on great shape. I could not be happier with my experience with Jeff!"

"We were referred to Jeff at SafeNav for inspection of a boat we were considering purchasing from a private seller. Couldn’t be happier with his services. Immediate response. Worked to meet our schedule and punctual the day the inspection was scheduled. Extremely professional with absolutely no bias. Jeff will tell you what you need to hear followed by a highly detailed written report. Very pleased!"

"Overall, my experience with SafeNav Marine Services was outstanding. Their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail set them apart from other marine surveyors I have encountered in the past. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone in need of a thorough and reliable marine survey. Whether you're buying or selling a boat or simply seeking peace of mind regarding its condition, SafeNav Marine Services is the go-to professional for a top-notch surveying experience."

Captain Jeff was very prompt in responding and completing the Survey of our boat. I would highly recommend him.

"I highly recommend Captain Jeff Perfater and SafeNav for conducting your boat survey. Captain Jeff is an expert in all aspects of boating and boating safety, and he will ensure your boat is thoroughly inspected and meets all marine safety requirements. Captain Jeff did an outstanding job on my pre-purchase boat survey, and he made all the difference in my decision in purchasing a used boat. Great job!"

"I live in Louisiana and contacting Jeff to inspect the boat prior to arriving in Georgia helped me out tremendously. I would highly recommend him."

"SafeNav Marine Services performed a very thorough survey of my boat this week. Jeff was very detailed as he examined the boat from front to back and I was pleased with the detailed report that I could provide to my insurance company. He was punctual, honest and detailed and that's exactly what I was looking for. I have already referred SafeNav to all of my boating friends."

"My husband and I signed up for Jeff’s Captain Training/Vessel Orientation. We recently purchased a 40’ SeaRay Motor Yacht. To say this was worth every penny is an understatement. Jeff explains everything with extreme detail and includes great tips on how to save you thousands in maintenance. He is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. His kind heart and love for the water is apparent in all his conversations. I highly recommend this class for anyone who has bought a new boat!"

"Captain Jeff was a pleasure to work with. He was well versed in all systems and was able to provide a fair value for the boat based on his findings and current market conditions and trends."

"Captain Jeff is a complete pro. He spent almost a full day on our boat confirming for us exactly what we were buying. Very detailed, but kept it simple enough for us to understand. We 100% Endorse SafeNav."

"Had survey completed last week - Jeff was extremely professional and provided all relevant information to help make educated decision on boat purchase. Pricing is very fair and survey results were presented professionally."

"Jeff was respectful and willingly shared his boat knowledge while evaluating our boat."

"Jeff went over all our questions, as well as performing a very detailed inspection. Appreciate his due diligence and professionalism."

"Cpt. Jeff was very thorough and meticulous! He did a fantastic job throughout the entire process, and was a great communicator."

"Efficient accurate and timely…appreciated having him survey my boat."

"Jeff did an incredible job and highly recommend him!"