• Re: How to buy a boat in the winter - TAILGUNNER 20:56:33 11/16/02 (2)
  In Reply to: How to buy a boat in the winter posted by Jrf on November 16, 2002 at 17:54:09:

  If a trial run were out of the question. I would Talk to the owner and ask for any service records and or repair invoices on said boat. Ask reason for selling etc. If the boat seemed to have had a lot of repairs or shop calls. I would have a competent mechanic inspect it for me. I would also talk to the tech who did any repairs on a given boat if possible build a history on the boat, and go from there. Steer clear of people who seem uneasy or skirt your questions without giving solid answers. Good Luck
  
  

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  • Follow up questions - JRF 13:08:07 11/18/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: How to buy a boat in the winter posted by TAILGUNNER on November 16, 2002 at 20:56:33:

    Thanks for the tips guys. I've found a Carver Santa Cruz where the owner is will to take a 10% deposit subject to a survey in the spring where the boat can be run on the boat yard.
    I think I need to talk with a surveyor about the pro/cons of that. I'm real uncomfortable about not doing a sea trial but then again would like to get these winter prices.
    
    

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  • Re: How to buy a boat in the winter - Thom V 07:16:47 11/18/02 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: How to buy a boat in the winter posted by TAILGUNNER on November 16, 2002 at 20:56:33:

    Another suggestion, ask the owner if they have -- and may you review -- a Marine Survey on the vessel. Larger boats tend to have Yacht Insurance Policies, the insurance companies generally require a survey every 3 to 5 years.
    
    

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