's just plain stupid.
There is no broad based market for any particular boat, thus no
'market price.' The boat is worth what a given buyer will pay for it,
and it costs what the seller will take for it.

First of all, there is certainly no guarantee that a surveyor will
find any particular flaw the seller may have in mind.
2nd there are almost certainly flaws the seller doesn't know about
3rd there is a tremendously wide range of possible 'fixes' for any
given boat problem, and thus no definable cost to repair... until the
specifics of the individual's preferences are applied AND a specific
repair put out for bid.


This seems reasonable to me ..

That's because you know nothing at all about the process.

OTOH there's no reason why you can't try to buy a boat your way. Lots
& lots & lots of sellers out there. And you can always convince
yourself you got a "deal"

DSK
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Its not often I get called stupid ... but you must be an expert ..

Do you go around and tell people you don't know they are stupid
all the time, or is this just an internet thing?

The process, as you call it,, can be summed up in one word.. MONEY

Show the money, and the process usually is quick to arrive.

I just bought a couple more book at Barnes and Noble. They explain the
purchase process very completely. I've also met an experienced yachtman
who has owned over 10 cruising sailboats or different sizes. He is very
helpful.

Rather than tell me I'm stupid .. how about you tell all of us what your
experience is.
How many boats have you bought and sold? Where do you sail? What boat do
you own now? When was the last time you bought a boat? Did you have a
survey done?
What is the name of your boat? Where is she moored/docked?

In other words... put up or shut up.

Ms Novice.