Boat Survey, what do they actually include
02-14-2006 | 10:04 AM
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Re: Boat Survey, what do they actually include
Originally Posted by Clay Washington
The surveyor of the Bullet I just bought didn't even bother to open the engine hatch! 
Due to the tarp covered with snow the engine compartment could not be opened at the time of the survey.
He did notice that one of the cabin cushions had some wear and tear.
Due to the tarp covered with snow the engine compartment could not be opened at the time of the survey. He did notice that one of the cabin cushions had some wear and tear.
Maybe the owner had something to hide by not having the boat totally accessable for the surveyor?? HMMMMM
02-14-2006 | 11:04 AM
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Re: Boat Survey, what do they actually include
Originally Posted by Clay Washington
No insult intended, Ed. I'm sure that your survey includes many things that most surveyors skip over.
The surveyor of the Bullet I just bought didn't even bother to open the engine hatch! Due to the tarp covered with snow the engine compartment could not be opened at the time of the survey.
He did notice that one of the cabin cushions had some wear and tear.
The surveyor of the Bullet I just bought didn't even bother to open the engine hatch!
Due to the tarp covered with snow the engine compartment could not be opened at the time of the survey. He did notice that one of the cabin cushions had some wear and tear.
02-14-2006 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Boat Survey, what do they actually include
With all of this being said, and me shpping for my first boat, how can I interview prospective surveyors? Survey the surveyor so to speak. This would probably be more directed towards Ed.
What questions do I need to ask? Any signs to look for when talking to a qualified quality surveyor? Lingo to listen for? Things to make me run the other way?
Sorry if I'm Hijacking!
What questions do I need to ask? Any signs to look for when talking to a qualified quality surveyor? Lingo to listen for? Things to make me run the other way?
Sorry if I'm Hijacking!
02-14-2006 | 02:36 PM
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Re: Boat Survey, what do they actually include
Originally Posted by birdog
He would have to sue me to get his money ! The 2 biggest things to me are the stringers & the transom. He didnt check either !
02-14-2006 | 04:31 PM
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Re: Boat Survey, what do they actually include
Originally Posted by jayhawk261
With all of this being said, and me shpping for my first boat, how can I interview prospective surveyors? Survey the surveyor so to speak. This would probably be more directed towards Ed.
What questions do I need to ask? Any signs to look for when talking to a qualified quality surveyor? Lingo to listen for? Things to make me run the other way?
Sorry if I'm Hijacking!
What questions do I need to ask? Any signs to look for when talking to a qualified quality surveyor? Lingo to listen for? Things to make me run the other way?
Sorry if I'm Hijacking!
02-14-2006 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Boat Survey, what do they actually include
I got burned on a supposed survey by Charles Bullock, do not use him. The basic idea is a very good one, but unless I knew someone such as Ed C. on the board, I would not depend on it to make an important decision. If the bank doesn't require it pay your mechanic to go with you and look at the boat!
02-14-2006 | 08:59 PM
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Re: Boat Survey, what do they actually include
Originally Posted by itilldo
Can someone please enlighten me on what an actual survey includes? Thanks for the info.
