Doug Kanter wrote:
No need to add to what others have said so far, except: ***Have the boat
inspected by a qualified surveyor*** before you complete the deal.

Very good point.

The surveyor adds to the expense of making the deal, but pays for itself
many times over. In fact a good survey can literally save your life.

... This
newsgroup regularly has horror stories about people who didn't do that. Even
if he finds nothing seriously wrong, it's good to have another pair of eyes
look things over for small things you might not notice. People sometimes get
wrapped up in the emotions surrounding a boat, house or car, and totally
overlook features or conditions that will be major annoyances later.

For instance, there's an iron pipe in my basement, the trap for the bathroom
drains. It's exactly 6'1" from the floor. I'm 6'2". Not funny.


Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
Yes it is.

You're cruel.

But you're right, it *is* funny!

DSK