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Subject: [world-cruising] Re:Surveyors
From: Brian and Elaine Timmins (timmins@XXX.XXX)
Date: Wed Jan 01 2003 - 07:45:52 EST
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> good surveyor should allow you to be there and ask questions, and be
> willing to explain everything to you that she finds. If you feel the
> surveyor does not want you around, find a different one. We just
> purchased our first large sailboat, and the surveyor wanted us there and
> spent 7 hours going over the boat with a fine tooth comb, explaining any
> problems, the seriousness or not of the problem, and possible ways to fix
> them.
When we bought our current boat (1982 Landfall 39), it was the first time
I hired an independant surveyor (out of 6 previous boat purchases over the
years). He not only wanted me to be there, he also wanted to know my plans
for the boat and spent a reasonable amount of time assessing me and my
ability to undertake the required repairs. I was quite surprised to find
that the entire survey process took about 8 hours, including a short (and
quick) haul and a sea trial (under power only as previously agreed). His
rigging inspection only included visual check of what could be seen from the
deck, and he left checking the sails up to me (with instructions and
recommendations).
His report yo me included EVERYTHING under the sun (given verbally after
the inspection) and then he targetted the written report to my needs and
desires (yes to purchase the boat and obtain financing and insurance). He
found a few things that I hadn't spotted and described them in detail with
probable causes. He also prioritized the repair list of things to do and
included a breif lesson in replacing (iron) fuel tanks.
To sum up, my surveyor insisted I be there, and I'm really glad I was!
Happy New Year to All, Fair Winds and Tides,
Brian Calico Jack Landfall 39 #66
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