Thank you all for your responses
It seems there are many roads to the same destination, a boat priced low, can mitigate the need to spend $600 - $800 for a survey and sea trial, and as Ross said, "If your an experienced owner, you should know what to look for". These are reasons not to do a survey.
Peace of mind...and I know surveyors miss things, and some insurance companies require it, and yes inexperienced sailors need a helping hand, and the ability to "dicker" just a little bit more are reasons to have one done.
Sea trials I can see why they may not be necessary, but mine was done with the PO and he went over every thing. I've not dealt with a in mast rolling main before, nor have I had central AC before he was very helpful in giving me tips to make owning this boat easier. I spent a lot of money for this boat, it's the last one I'll buy, and am glad I followed the steps I did. I am glad you are each happy with your decisions, and wish you the best of luck for the future.
It seems there are many roads to the same destination, a boat priced low, can mitigate the need to spend $600 - $800 for a survey and sea trial, and as Ross said, "If your an experienced owner, you should know what to look for". These are reasons not to do a survey.
Peace of mind...and I know surveyors miss things, and some insurance companies require it, and yes inexperienced sailors need a helping hand, and the ability to "dicker" just a little bit more are reasons to have one done.
Sea trials I can see why they may not be necessary, but mine was done with the PO and he went over every thing. I've not dealt with a in mast rolling main before, nor have I had central AC before he was very helpful in giving me tips to make owning this boat easier. I spent a lot of money for this boat, it's the last one I'll buy, and am glad I followed the steps I did. I am glad you are each happy with your decisions, and wish you the best of luck for the future.
