On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:13:37 -0700, Alan Gomes wrote:

You certainly won't get a good rigger out here (So. Calif.) to go aloft
and really inspect everything for $50.

More like $85/hour in most places, minimum 2 or 3 guys if anyone's
going aloft.

Truth is, it is very difficult to properly inspect everthing with the
rig still in the boat. Having a professional rigger go aloft is
better than nothing however.

A lot of surveyors will inspect from the ground using binoculars to
look for obvious signs of wear like broken wires but that is about all
they can do. Usually there will be words in the survey report to that
effect.