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Choosing a Marine SurveyorTo properly represent your best interest, a good Yacht Broker needs to know the exact condition of the vessel so that he may address the problems that may exist. Armed with the facts, he can provide you with his professional guidance throughout your new purchase. For the surveyor to thoroughly inspect your boat, he must see the boat out of the water. Never allow anyone to talk you into an in-water survey. Another point that I would like to emphasize is the need to also obtain a separate mechanical survey/inspection. The mechanical survey is not required by insurance companies or lenders and therefore it is oftentimes overlooked. In my opinion, the mechanical survey is just as important as the marine survey. Engines and generators are very expensive components of the boat and must be inspected by a competent marine mechanic. Always insist on a mechanical survey! Now, how do you select a surveyor? Fortunately, regardless of how your selection is made, most surveyors today are very competent professionals and will provide you with a first class survey. The best method of selecting a surveyor is the method that makes you feel the most comfortable and confident. During the survey, I highly recommend that you attend and ask questions. A good surveyor will encourage and be responsive to your questions and comments. A good surveyor is not the alarmist that distorts everything out of context. A good surveyor will not gloss over everything in a hurried manner. A good surveyor inspects the vessel thoroughly, gives his professional evaluation as to the condition and valuation, and puts his findings into written form.
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