My experience in Ontario. If you're buying from a broker/marina, and it's a
relatively small, older boat (e.g. '83, 18' I/O), an employee there can do
up a "letter of survey" which will describe the boat, it's general state of
repair, it's value. Your insurance company will require this or a survey
(check with your agent before you buy) if you are planning on insuring the
boat. So that's the appraisal. An out of the water motor not running
inspection ... I dunno, is it worth it? If so, pay a mechanic whatever the
local going hourly rate is. And take that 30 minute test drive before you
buy, not after. I almost bought a particular boat ... but changed my mind
once out on the water ... the boat was ok ... but just didn't suit me.

And if you're buying privately, and are insuring the boat, your insurance
company will require a survey (call your agent about this before you buy)
which will require a mechanic to go over the boat thoroughly ... which cost
a buddy of mine $300 ('84, 17' I/O) plus parts (battery box, etc etc). I
doubt very much the owner will allow you to do this before you purchase. One
thing you should do for sure though, is have the owner take you on that 30
minute test drive before you buy.

So I guess what I'm saying is, maybe rethink how you're gonna go about your
boat purchase.


"LaBomba182" wrote in message
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Subject: fair price for apprasal and 2 hour training - forgot to mention
From:

I was asking what a fair price to pay for pre
purchase 30 minute appraisal/Inspection for a boat I will pay $6500?
and then a 2 hour (1 hour in water) general training on my my boat
with my fuel.

$150 - $250
And any worth whiled inspection will take more than 30 min..
Capt. Bill