Ed - Ours was just an on-land survey. No sea trial, no compressionn test. So I still think your price is very fair.

I'm sorry about you overpaying for that survey. Unfortunately some surveyors have an inflated view of what their services should cost. I charge $13.00 per foot for a 38' Top Gun that is local to me. If it's an EFI engined boat, that includes a scan of the ECMs to confirm hours and to check for trouble or fault codes. I also check vital areas with a moisture meter for obvious reasons. On a buyers survey if I find something major right away I call the buyer immediately and see if he wants me to continue. I seldom charge for that service, as I find that the goodwill is better than any advertising.

You can see me in action in the thread pictures of "Someone's Getting a Cigarette for Christmas".

Ed - I'm out of the 38 now, if you happen across a good deal on a 27' or 28' Cigarette, please let me know. I've owned both in the past and I'm looking for something that's a little easier for me to trailer between Maryland and Florida. I don't mind if the boat is a little scruffy, I will probably re-do it anyway. My home phone is 410-256-2332, work is 410-234-5037.

Have a great holiday!

Barry:
If I run across anything interesting, I'll certainly contact you.

Thanks, you have a great Holiday too!

Ed

Ed - Thanks!

Hey Ed can drive a boat too, I was very impressed...

Thanks!
I need to do that more often to keep me sharp!
I'm meeting Brad this AM to finish-up the work.

Glad I got to meet you guys.

Ed

Did you get paid up front this time?

LS JR.

Are you kidding?
Brad wanted to pay me BEFORE I was finished! Talk about a high-quality guy.
He's no Scott Sumrall, that's for sure.

In the summerall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!