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