Hi, my Catalina 38 is under contract. I just learned my broker doesn't sail and I can't attend. I am looking for a captain who could sail the boat for the survey. Any help is appreciated.
John
John
Need a captain for a survey
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Let's say somebody wanted to help you. Wouldn't it help to know where the boat is and where it needs to go?
Seems that the issue should be the responsibility of the broker, not only finding a captain but also paying the fee & being present for the survey. If the broker can't handle a sailboat, perhaps he/she shouldn't accept clients with sailboats. Thought that 10% sales commission included those services.
no. That’s just for answering the phone.Thought that 10% sales commission included those services.
but I agree it’s the broker’s responsibility although most people don’t include thain the broker agreement
Interesting thought, but I question if the broker conducts a sea trial would that (under the law) require the broker to be a licensed captain? I suspect it would, because (s)he is being compensated. Might come up if there was an accident and the authorities got involved, or a lawsuit.Seems that the issue should be the responsibility of the broker, not only finding a captain but also paying the fee & being present for the survey. If the broker can't handle a sailboat, perhaps he/she shouldn't accept clients with sailboats. Thought that 10% sales commission included those services.