I paid my guy. Hell, I even paid him before the survey.

Coz gets the shaft huh?

I paid for mine up front and got a rotted boat. on a structurally sound survey. By Patrica Kears of Recreational Marine Expert Group.

Be careful with surveys. You have good ones like Coz and you have bad ones, but from a legal perspective 99% of all surveys call for visual inspection and the surveyor takes no liability their contracts.

Bottom line is get a surveyor from a referal (then go into detail about what you want) AND get a basic engine survey!!!! At least check compression, do a visual inspection and drop some lower unit lube. I usually charge 1-2 hrs per engine and drive and I can tell you of at least 2 deals that went south for the right reasons last year.

Reason that you're curious besides the obvious post ho?

Stirrin Sh!t.

Just a guess....

Dam rocket scientist. I think you've got it.

this is a post ho'n thread if i ever did see one..

Got lucky that time.