In article arp9g.549$Y55.205@trndny08,
"Lester Evans" wrote:

Here is the situation. The boat I am interested in is OK, # one, in most
areas. Old engine, will get it checked out.


Get a survey by *your* surveyor, not the broker's, before you go any
further. That won't find all the faults, but you've already identified a
problem area or two. A dispassionate external viewpoint is worth the
cost.

Sometimes a free boat isn't worth it.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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