Dead Reckoning Marine

Operating from Atlantic Beach, Florida, Dead Reckoning Marine brings a wealth of hands-on experience to the marine surveying and consulting landscape. Founded by Tommy Jones in 2018, the company leverages over two decades of industry knowledge gained from multiple vantage points within the marine sector. Jones has navigated both sides of the boatyard equation—from being a customer seeking services to managing an entire facility—giving him a uniquely comprehensive perspective on vessel maintenance, repair challenges, and the practical realities boat owners face.

As an Accredited Marine Surveyor with the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) and an ABYC Certified Advisor, Jones brings professional credentials that underscore the technical rigor behind every survey and consultation. Dead Reckoning Marine specializes in pre-purchase surveys for prospective boat buyers seeking thorough assessments before committing to a vessel acquisition. These comprehensive evaluations cover structural integrity, mechanical systems, electrical components, and overall seaworthiness, providing clients with detailed documentation of a vessel's condition. The company also performs insurance surveys required by underwriters, delivering the precise documentation needed to secure or maintain coverage on boats ranging from smaller recreational craft to larger yachts approaching sixty feet.

Beyond surveying services, Dead Reckoning Marine offers marine consulting at an hourly rate, addressing specific technical questions, repair planning, or system troubleshooting. This consulting extends to project management and owner's representative services for boat owners undertaking significant refits or repairs. Having worked across various types of marine vessels and managed complex boatyard operations, Jones can advocate effectively on behalf of owners during repair projects, ensuring work meets proper standards and stays on track. This service proves particularly valuable for boat owners who lack the time or technical background to oversee contractors and coordinate multiple trades during extensive maintenance or restoration projects.

The company's pricing structure reflects a straightforward approach: pre-purchase surveys start at five hundred dollars for vessels up to twenty-nine feet, then scale at thirty dollars per foot for boats between thirty and fifty-nine feet in length. Insurance surveys follow a similar model at slightly reduced rates. For larger yachts of sixty feet and beyond, Dead Reckoning Marine provides custom quotes based on the vessel's complexity and scope of work required. This transparent pricing allows boat owners in the Jacksonville Beach and greater Northeast Florida region to budget accordingly and understand costs upfront.

Dead Reckoning Marine's position in the Atlantic Beach marine services community reflects the practical, battle-tested approach Jones developed over twenty years across multiple industry roles. The company serves boat owners throughout the Jacksonville area and surrounding coastal Florida markets, delivering marine surveying, inspection services, and consulting expertise grounded in real-world experience rather than purely theoretical knowledge. For vessel owners navigating the complexities of boat purchases, insurance requirements, or repair projects in Northeast Florida waters, the company offers accessible expertise backed by recognized industry credentials and hard-won operational insight.