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Force 5 Testimonials:

"In my ten years as a marine surveyor, including three running the survey program at the Chapman School, I have had occasion to review hundreds of survey reports. There are good comprehensive reports and then there are the rest. Whatever the surveyor finds in his inspection of the vessel, if it isn't properly reported, it didn't happen. A surveyor IS his report and his report software is his most important tool. I've used Force 5 from Day One of my practice and remain pleased with the utility and efficiency of the program. After reviewing the various other report programs that have popped up over the years, Force 5 continues to be the standard to which the others aspire. I continue to recommend Force 5 without reservation."

Richard H. Foster, AMS - Foster Marine Surveys, LLC
4164 SE Fairway East, Stuart, FL 34997-6150
772.223.5539 / 772.341.1512
 

 
Saturday 17th April, 2010
 
Let me tell you a quick Force-5 story. I did a C & V survey on a sailboat. The client submitted the survey to BoatUS insurance. This was my first survey submitted to BoatUS. They called me to request my credentials. When I asked about the report, the underwriter said it was a very good and detailed report, no problems with it at all. Now, Force-5 will not do the survey or write the report. That is on the surveyor. Force-5 does however allow me to publish a professional looking report, as good as any in the industry, right off the bat. As a new surveyor starting my business, the look of my finished product is huge. Force-5 delivered."
 
Bob Spencer - Roberts Services Inc.
Marine Survey & Consulting - Rochester NY
(585) 259-9527 - www.marinesurveyrochester.com

 


Wednesday 21st April, 2010
 
"just wanted to let you know that the new update is great especially the picture Icon. I'm really happy with your program couldnt do my reports without it. Thank you!" Brent Strieter
 

 
Monday 22nd March, 2010
 

"I have just completed my first survey with the PRO edition including making a new template! I had been happy with my original Force 5 but this new version is the best! Easy to understand, easy to manage, and adds a VERY professional touch to the finished product. I am very pleased I made the call! Thanks Ted and staff." Bob Corbett AMS.

 


 

Thursday 8th April, 2010.

 

"Thought you would like to see this latest report using all your newest photo options.  Love it ! I tried putting in space as photo description and program still wanted to print out jpeg number.  So I just put in a genetic label for all. I also figured out way to put in larger photo on cover sheet.Thanks for all your help and input.  You guys are great to do business with!" Sadu Frehm

 


 
4th March 2010
 
 

"I’m off and running with the new PRO version. It's nice to know that when you guys say you are there for I T help, you really mean it! Thank you very very much to everyone."

 

Best regards, Jerry Connors

 

SAMS AMS #969, H M C & E. 

 

 
7th August, 2009 
 

"Thanks for the recent update. I downloaded it the other day and wrote a report yesterday. The new photo format worked great. Makes it much simpler. Thanks again,"

 Buddy Williams
 

 
 June 09 
 
" I bought Force 5 v6.7 in 2000 and have used it for Condition and Value (C&V) Surveys ever since. I was attracted to it by the ability to print a set of Surveyor's Notes to take on the inspection and by the feature which allowed me to save commonly used phrases for reuse so that I would not have to constantly re-type them. The program was adequate for my needs but did have some shortcomings. The new Millennium version that I purchased in January 2009 proved to be greatly improved over the original. I can now edit the the headings and reorganize the format of the report. The new version supports long file names and has a vastly improved spell checker. It also allows backup when saving. I can also email surveys as .pdf files, add a scanned signature and edit photo pages. Still on my wish list: add color to text, add a report date to each page ."

James Curry SAMS AMS


 
Friday 17th April 2009
 
"Good bye Force 5....
 
HELLO FORCE 5!
 
I just finished my first survey using the new Force 5 Milennium edition.  I am
now officially spoiled.  I'ts like putting my computer on cruise control. 
 
Thanks, Ted Stevens."
 
Jay Michaud, SAMS,AMS
Marblehead, Massachusetts
http://www.marinesurveys.com/
 
 

 

Friday 6th March 2009 

 

Whoa....!!

 

What a program, 5 hours later my first one. Much easier to use and print. Great program details. I'm an open the box first and ask questions later kind of person! Thanks for all your help,good job.

 

Captain Tony

 

 
Wednesday 31st December 2008 
 

Captain Sadu Frehm, S.A.

Member SAMS & ABYC


February 09
  
Hello Ted and staff,
 
I just wanted to tell you thanks for all your support. I appreciate that you return all my calls even on weekends and evenings. You were very helpful in answer all my questions, even the small ones.
 
My season is just starting and I have everything in place and ready to go. So far the program is working very well and I really like all the new features. Thanks for updating the program. It is going to make my work faster.
 
Billie Streelman
Desert Marine Surveys
Lake Powell Arizona/Utah 
 

 

February 09. 

Thank you for the message and voice mail, I went ahead and purchased the upgraded version in 12-2008. I am very happy with the updates and changes and will pass along your info to others using this package.
Best regards,
Bob Eldridge

 
 Thursday 22nd January, 2009.
 
"I have been using Force 5 Marine Survey Report Software for over ten years. I have been extremely satisfied with the program and have had many comments from my clients as to how professional my reports are. Over the years, On occasion I have browsed through other surveyors reports but none I have seen compare with Force 5. Regards Brian Galley AMS # 529."
 


“If I ever go independent, I’ll probably plagiarize your format.” 
Kim, CIGNA Loss Control


“Force 5 is great! I will never go back to the old way of putting out my reports.”

MMA, Tequesta, FL



“I’ve worked with these insurance companies for fifteen years and since Force 5 I keep getting calls saying how much they love my reports.”
MS, Jacksonville, FL
 

“After a client gave this survey report to his insurance company, (Allstate) I received a call from them, requesting my resume. They sent a letter to all their local agents, letting them know that my services were available. An (Allstate agent said that this was the kind of report that they had been looking for.”
WF, Staten Island, NY
 

 

"My clients always praise the integrity and professionalism of my report. I know the growth of my business is a direct relationship to following the Chapman example.”

MEB, Dallas, TX



“...I have never seen such a detailed and complete survey come into our office for any yacht. I will be sure to send people your way...”.


AWF, Stillwater, MN