On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:11:21 -0500, Molesworth
wrote:

How much are surveys? I think this is the route to go, even if it will
need repair in one way or another. At least I'll know to what degree
it'll need work.

Somewhere in the $200 to $400 range plus haulout expenses. It is
money well spent. It will give you some idea of what you are getting
into, and you will likely pick up some bargaining leverage if you
still want to do the deal.