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On Fri, 06 May 2005 00:22:01 GMT, "TC" wrote:

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Why didn't your independant surveyor catch these problems before you took
delivery?

I have never heard of using a surveyor for a new boat. Is this common
practice?

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Peter Aitken

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Depends on the boat but in general no. That is what you have a warrenty
for.

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Tony
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On Fri, 06 May 2005 00:22:01 GMT, "TC" wrote:

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Why didn't your independant surveyor catch these problems before you took
delivery?

I have never heard of using a surveyor for a new boat. Is this common
practice?

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Peter Aitken

Remove the crap from my email address before using.

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Depends on the boat but in general no. That is what you have a warrenty
for.

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Tony


A surveyor will identify the problems prior to you signing the contract,
thus eliminating having to hasstle with the warranty fine print.

Many dealers could care less about customer service once you sign the
contract.

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On Fri, 06 May 2005 00:22:01 GMT, "TC" wrote:

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Why didn't your independant surveyor catch these problems before you took
delivery?

I have never heard of using a surveyor for a new boat. Is this common
practice?

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Peter Aitken

Remove the crap from my email address before using.

Common, no. Recommended, yes. Even though the boat is new does not mean it
will not have structural or mechanical problems.

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On Fri, 06 May 2005 00:22:01 GMT, "TC" wrote:

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Why didn't your independant surveyor catch these problems before you
took
delivery?

I have never heard of using a surveyor for a new boat. Is this common
practice?

--
Peter Aitken

Remove the crap from my email address before using.

Common, no. Recommended, yes. Even though the boat is new does not mean
it will not have structural or mechanical problems.




I'm just sort of lurking here, but what does a survey cost for a boat like
the OP's got?

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I'm just sort of lurking here, but what does a survey cost for a boat like
the OP's got?


And how do you go about finding an independent surveyor?

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I'm just sort of lurking here, but what does a survey cost for a boat
like the OP's got?


And how do you go about finding an independent surveyor?

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Peter Aitken



A structural and general mechanical survey (excluding compression test of
engine[s]) varies according to the size of the boat. But consider $12 to
$14/foot as a rule of thumb. Mileage and travel costs may also be included.

We paid $250 in 1995 for a 27 footer and $400 in 1998 for a 32 footer.

A good place to start on finding a reputable surveyor is from other boaters
in your area. I would not use the surveyor recommended by the seller or
boat retailers.

Post the area you are in and if there are folks here from that general area
they can recommend someone.

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I'm just sort of lurking here, but what does a survey cost for a boat
like the OP's got?


And how do you go about finding an independent surveyor?

--
Peter Aitken



A structural and general mechanical survey (excluding compression test of
engine[s]) varies according to the size of the boat. But consider $12 to
$14/foot as a rule of thumb. Mileage and travel costs may also be
included.

We paid $250 in 1995 for a 27 footer and $400 in 1998 for a 32 footer.

A good place to start on finding a reputable surveyor is from other
boaters in your area. I would not use the surveyor recommended by the
seller or boat retailers.

Post the area you are in and if there are folks here from that general
area they can recommend someone.

And how would this surveyor tell that it was going to crack, and that there
were voids under the areas that hadn't cracked yet? You don't get x-rays
for 250 bucks.

del

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Common, no. Recommended, yes. Even though the boat is new does not mean
it
will not have structural or mechanical problems.

So true. A very good friend of mine on Lake Cumberland, got a brand new
Parker a couple years ago. The gelcoat was delaming, and splitting away
within one week of delivery, and the company wasn't responsive to his
complaints. It was an obvious workmanship issue, and he ended up threatening
legal action against them, before they would even return his calls. My
friend finally prevailed, but only after months of crap from the factory. He
got a full refund, and vowed never to buy a Parker again.

Now I don't know if a surveyor would have picked this up, and I don't know
if this is par for a Parker, but when you are dealing with a company that's
conducts themselves in that manner, it sure wouldn't have hurt.

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-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
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