Marine Surveyor - Pt. Townsend, WA area?

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RogerM

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Hi, I've been reading posts on this board for a while, but just signed up as I'm currently working on the purchase of a used 22 Cruiser. The information here has been a great help in learning about the boats!

Was wondering if any of you had a recommendation for a marine surveyor (preferably with C-Dory experience) in the Pt. Townsend - Poulsbo, WA area? Would like to find someone over on that side of Puget Sound if I could.

Also, is there anything in particular I should look at on a 2000 model year boat? The boat looks well kept, but does have some hours on it.

Thanks in advance,

Roger M.
 
Hey there, welcome to the frey. I don't know anything about surveyors in the P.T. I can't think of any real concerns typical to these boats and would suggest just looking it over real good, taking it for a spin and listening to your gut. If it seems like a solid, well cared for boat, and the price is right...go for it

I'm sure somebody in that part of the world would have a line on a marine surveyor
 
Roger-

You could also ask here to see if any one (or two) of the C-Brats living in that area would be willing to go with you to look at the boat and go on the sea trial. Joe.
 
RogerM":1izvpkm1 said:
Also, is there anything in particular I should look at on a 2000 model year boat? The boat looks well kept, but does have some hours on it.
Roger M.
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The outboard.

I don't know about marine surveyors up in your neck of the woods, but down here there are two "surveys" recommended, and the marine survey doesn't cover the engine(s). An engine survey is separate, and is billed accordingly.

I would give the engine survey the highest priority, but I don't know how many other Brats would agree. To me, the outboard is a mysterious device that means weeks without a boat, and the potential of several "Boat Units" cash if it breaks, and that's only if it breaks at the dock or discovered during regular servicing! :amgry Personally, I think lack of use is worse than higher hours.

Don
 
Thanks guys!

If there are no know issues, then maybe any competent marine surveyor will work for the hull (and systems). The other purpose of the survey is to get my lender to put away their NADA book!

Don - I found this to be the case with the one surveyor I was referred to yesterday (hull only). Boat has Honda 40's on it, so maybe I'll talk with a Honda service department and get their opinion on the hours. I'll make a decision on how much deeper to dig then.

Roger M.
 
Hi Roger-- good luck with your transaction, you also may need a survey depending on the policies of your insurance company. A good source is SAMS (not Sams Club), at www.marinesurveyors.org/ They have several listings for surveyors in your general area and actually quite a few for Washington state. These members are usually the more accredited surveyors. I still would interview more than one surveyor----------Rich
 
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