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Woodsy · 04-03-2019, 03:15 PM

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Last time I helped someone buy a used car it went straight to the mechanic for a REAL inspection, the day we picked it up... THe dealership knew this and was onboard. In essence a survey for a car! He found a bunch of issues that with a little back & forth the dealership fixed.

When it comes to a boat survey... yes, the boat price is an issue. However, given the astronomical costs of fixing boats, especially if you have a tight budget.. I feel its worth it. In your case, you were ok, as the blistering while ugly isnt a structural defect. But what it it was a rotted transom or rotted stringers?

Woodsy

04-03-2019, 03:15 PM	#23
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	LI... Last time I helped someone buy a used car it went straight to the mechanic for a REAL inspection, the day we picked it up... THe dealership knew this and was onboard. In essence a survey for a car! He found a bunch of issues that with a little back & forth the dealership fixed. When it comes to a boat survey... yes, the boat price is an issue. However, given the astronomical costs of fixing boats, especially if you have a tight budget.. I feel its worth it. In your case, you were ok, as the blistering while ugly isnt a structural defect. But what it it was a rotted transom or rotted stringers? Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.