Good luck and happy boating!
Capt. Dirk Hansen
Marine Surveyor, Yacht Broker
and Webmaster
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The short answer is to stay alive, physically and financially. The open water can be a treacherous place, subject to the whims of weather and lady luck. It is no place for a deficient boat, especially one with an inexperienced owner and an inept crew (read first time boaters). And, as the old saying goes, a bad boat is a hole in the water that you pour money into. |
| Buying a marine
survey is buying peace of
mind. It will give a better
idea of exactly what you
getting into with your boat
purchase, and help you learn
what will be necessary to
maintain the vessel in the
future to keep you and you
family safe, and your
investment secure.
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The longer answer is certain types and makes of boats have recurring problems or requirements. A good surveyor will be familiar with most models and be able to advise you on the long term suitability of your intended purchase and its equipment, particularly in relation to how and where you will be using it. |
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In
addition, it is unlikely you
will be able to secure
insurance or financing
without providing the
insurance company or lender
with an acceptable survey.....
so you might as well make the
survey a condition of
purchase to begin with. Good luck and happy boating! Capt. Dirk Hansen |
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