"sciman" wrote in message
ink.net...
The obvious is pending an independent survey, but are there other
things?

I would recommend contacting the insurance company you intend to use and ask
them what their requirements are. It is common for the insurance company to
require a survery by one of the people on their "approved" list. You can
save yourself a headache and possibly a lot of money if you use a surveyor
on their list to start with.


In today's market, assuming this is an average asking price, is
coming in with an initial bid at 80% too low?

Try it, the worst that can happen is they will say NO!

I am currently trying to sell a boat. A buyer came in way low, and I
countered just a bit below my asking price, and then they came back and
counter-countered at a much more reasonable amount and I accepted. I can't
blame them for trying! The sea trial I know will go fine, and I hope the
survey doesn't freak them out, and then I will enjoy the second happiest day
of a boat owners life!

Rod