Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:16:54 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

On Dec 19, 5:02 am, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I'll second that - although I think one can get carried away with
surveys on new boats under say 25 feet.

Agreed, Tom. When I was considering buying my 23 ft. cuddie, somebody
on here firmly suggested that I demand a survey and sea trial...

For a boat I was going to give less than $2000.000 for?

I can understand as you are mechanically inclined and have no small
knowledge of engines, transmissions and mechanical systems.

For the average schmuck, even at $2000, inspections can be very
important.

Well Tom, I woudl say that with a $200,000.00 craft, then yes. But if
a person is afraid they're going to waste 2K on a runabout, then they
probably don't have any business boating anyhow. Not saying they
shouldn't boat, but .....