| When looking to purchase a used boat or yacht, it is | | | | used yacht through its' paces. You get to see how |
| a great idea to get a boat survey also. No matter if | | | | the boat feels, whether it is a Powerboat or Sailboat. |
| it is a used Powerboat or Used Sailboat, most Yacht | | | | During this whole process, you will find your Marine |
| Insurance companies require used boats to get one | | | | Surveyor very busy. From time to time he might |
| and it is comforting to know what you are walking | | | | mention a few things for you to be aware of. At |
| into. That's why the Yacht Insurance companies | | | | times you will be able to ask him some questions in |
| want one...to see what they are really insuring. There | | | | particular when he is looking in a spot you're |
| are great looking used boats and used yachts that | | | | interested in. It is a good idea to have your own pen |
| survey terribly, and others that survey like new | | | | and paper to list things you may have questions |
| condition! So don't shy away from a boat or yacht | | | | about when he sits down with you and discusses the |
| that has been cosmetically neglected. Because under | | | | boat. |
| that dirt and grime can be a used yacht that is in | | | | At any time, your surveyor might bring up some |
| excellent condition. What a buy! Think of the value | | | | major condition you should be aware of that will stop |
| the yacht will have once it is dressed up with a new | | | | you from continuing the survey or buying the boat. |
| coat of wax! | | | | This condition may be severe or something to |
| Your Marine Surveyor will go over everything from | | | | negotiate later, that will be up to you. But in the end |
| Stem to Stern, in and out of the water. He will check | | | | the Survey will reveal the condition of the boat and |
| the exterior of the boat and the interior as well. He | | | | its' components with recommendations on any repairs |
| will see that all components work properly or not and | | | | or replacements needed. Once the Boat Insurance |
| include that in the Survey. This way you will know | | | | company sees the survey, they may ask for certain |
| which marine electronics or components (A/C, | | | | things to be fixed before they will insure the boat or |
| Icemaker, Refrig, Windlass) need attention and which | | | | yacht. They don't want you to have trouble out |
| ones might need replacement...No surprises. Out of | | | | there and trouble is what they don't want. It is a win, |
| the water, the boat marine surveyor will check the | | | | win for both. Knowing what you're buying completely |
| condition of the bottom and running gear, such as | | | | and getting no surprises is wonderful. Find your |
| your bottom paint, propeller, rudder, zincs, and more. | | | | dream and let your Marine Surveyor put his seal of |
| The fun part is when they put the used boat or | | | | approval along with it. |