[octopus]

Mid engine boats are much more at risk of being damaged when lifted with a fork lift. This is because this type of boat usually has a curved chine line. This makes for a load point rather like a basketball sitting on concrete – only a very small area of the hull bottom is bearing the entire weight of the vessel on the lift fork. The potential for damage is therefore very high. The risk is even higher for cored bottoms since these are even more vulnerable to point loading damage.

[bencoder]

Having viewed several thousand boat haulings first hand, it’s an understatement to say that most hauling crews are sloppy and inconsiderate. It’s not unusual to see one man trying to handle the whole show, nor is it unusual for damage to occur simply through carelessness. It is prudent to whip out your digital camera and take a few picks of the hull before delivering the boat to the yard, particularly if you won’t be present when hauled. That’s because when your hull scrapes against that low, unprotected concrete piling, plowing a large gouge in the side, unless you can prove that it didn’t occur previously, you don’t have a supportable claim. Oh, yes, and be sure to turn on the camera’s photo dating facility.
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[wirher]

It is wise to draw yourself up a blocking plan – in old nauticalese known as a graving plan. It doesn’t have to be fancy, a rough drawing will do, e.g. keel blocks go here, here and here. Add any special instructions, such as sizing of keel blocks. Make a dozen copies and put them onboard. When needed, give to the yard manager telling him this is the way it should be done.

[paradoxs]

Odds are she will be coming out soon for antifoul / anodes anyway so why not ask when and arrange your surveyor for then - if he is keen no reason why he can't bring things forward for you. or at least split the cost. here

[stakhanov]

If your survey is satisfactory and you decide to proceed with a deal then perhaps that might be the time to try and negotiate some "remuneration", although the seller is not obliged to help out here. more

[ByteCoin]

Its almost survey time for my new purchase . Buying from a broker but who is expected to pay for what ? I know I pay for my survey but who normally pays for cranage and storage allbeit maybe only for a day . Mraina costs something like £350 for haul out and kept in slings for a bit . Who is normally responsible for payment to have the boat brought over to hoist ? The vender lives some 400 miles from the boat .

[betty20a]

The other alternative is to ask to see the previous survey if there is one - you may not actually need another if it's fairly recent. Although again, the seller isn't obliged to show you this. more

[riX]

I have to agree with the others on here in that whoever instigates the survey, is therefore responsible for such costs.
A seller should not have to incur the costs “automatically”
Remember the saying "buyer beware"
Its up to the buyer to be happy with what they are purchasing therefore using all means possible to them to satisfy themselves on same be it getting a survey or not.
Its a small price to pay for "piece of mind" or prevention of a worst case scenario.
Best of luck with it. here

[namkeeno]

A rigging survey looks at the condition of a sailboat's mast and boom and associated rigging. Inspections are made of attachment points, welds, standing and running rigging, and the mast step. Rigging surveyors either go up the mast or inspect the rig when it's off the boat. Whether a rigging survey is needed depends on the age, prior use of the rig, and its intended purpose. [links]

[romsek]

For popular production boats, there are a few places that can help. Websites like NADAguides and BUCValu list values of hundreds of models. more

[hebrew15]

Download the BoatUS Buyers Guide PDF to read this article and the entire guide. [links]

[jelon94]

Engine surveys cover the operation and condition of propulsion and generator engines. Typically they include inspection of controls, electrical, cooling, and exhaust systems, as well as engine mounts. Compression, engine, and exhaust temperatures are also checked, and engine surveys typically include tests of oil samples, too.

[Jacob Boersma]

A proper marine survey will be an in-depth written report that evaluates the boat according to U.S. Coast Guard regulations as well as ABYC and National Fire Protection Association standards. A knowledgeable surveyor will also know if a specific make has a history of major problems. Don't rely on a survey prepared for a previous owner, even if it was done recently. A boat could have suffered damage since the last survey. here

[kpoirier]

You wouldn't hire a plumber to rewire your house; the same goes for surveyors. Finding a qualified marine surveyor or a specialist is a matter of knowing where to look. here

[AstroBloom18x]

This tells you the exact information the marine surveyor used as a baseline for his comments and recommendations. Also be sure you understand how the marine surveyor determined the market value and/or replacement value for the boat and what those values mean. [links]

[Iron47]

The marine surveyor you hire should complete a thorough visual inspection of the boat you intend to purchase. Some nondestructive testing such as sounding the laminate with a hammer, or testing with a moisture meter may be included. You should have the bottom inspected, so if the boat is in the water, you will need to arrange for it to be hauled at the time of survey. You may request engine testing and sea trials; these services may command additional fees. The survey report will cover the areas inspected and include recommendations regarding problem areas. It will also include a current market value and/or replacement value estimate. more

[spidr_mnky]

If you are intending to invest several thousand of your hard-earned dollars in purchasing a boat, a marine survey may be the least expensive and most valuable tool you have to assist you in that purchase. A boat operator who knows the condition of his vessel is better prepared to handle adversity than one who isn't. The marine surveyor you hire to inspect the boat should have the knowledge and expertise to determine if it has been properly maintained and in safe condition. A prudent buyer should make his final acceptance of the boat subject to the findings of a marine surveyor. [links]

[Luther]

From a boat owner's point of view, you should assess the risk of operating the vessel by having the boat surveyed to determine its general health and that of the operating systems, as well as fair market and/or replacement values. Most marine insurance companies and marine lenders will require a survey be reviewed and accepted (based on the surveyor, the findings in the report, and associated risks) prior to approval of the insurance or loan request.

[AyKarsi]

You are hiring the marine surveyor for his or her objective opinion of the condition of the boat and its value. You may not agree with their final findings in either regard, but you have benefited from their professional opinion. here