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Why Should You Get a Marine
Surveyor?
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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
Marine Surveyor, Yacht Broker
and Webmaster |
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