k_mac wrote:
There is a boat that we may be interested in purchasing. Of course, I
will have it surveyed first. My question is this: What should I expect
from the accredited surveyor's report? I know of two marine survey
groups: SAMS and NAMS. Is one any better than the other? Since this
is a pre-purchase survey, I will want it to be as thorough as is
practical. I would expect that my bank would want the same as well.
For those in the group that have had surveys done in the past, was
there anything that you forgot to ask or request? Any practical advice
would be most appreciated.

BTW, the boat we're considering is a 1998 Sea Ray 360 Express Cruiser.
I do know that the current owner - an acquaintance of ours - had the
boat surveyed a couple of years ago after learning of the end-core
balsa issue that Sea Rays had been having. I seem to recall that the
problem was limited to boats 39' and up. Either way, the boat passed
with flying colors at the time.

Thanks in advance

Keith

Keith,

I would check the BoatUS site, they have listings of surveyors all over
the country. You should get a very in depth report on the boat covering
the hull, engines, electronics, equipment, ect., probably eight to a
dozen pages long. And a good survey is worth it's weight in gold, you
would be surprised at what they may find. Your also going to need it
for financing as well as insurance.

John