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To start, I gave her hull and decks a good looking over. I used a moisture meter to detect any moisture below the gel coat. I gave her a good inspection of all the decks looking for anything suspicious. I did not find any soft spots or anything except she could use a little fresh paint at the rub rails. I then began in the interior of the boat, inside the salon to start. I went throughout the salon looking especially for any evidence of window leaks. Again I used my moisture meter to peer beneath the surface. I only found one small place that was not active, just a little staining from a past water leak around a window. I checked the bulkheads, the flooring and the ceiling. All looked fine. I lifted the wall to wall carpet to find beautiful teak & holly flooring with a nice high-gloss finish. I then went to the galley which was adjacent to the salon and performed the same inspection. I also checked out the appliances to make sure they were in satisfactory condition. The Buyer’s wife wants a dishwasher inside her trawler but this one did not have one but we did measure to see if one could be installed. On to the pilothouse where I once again used my moisture meter to determine whether there were water leak issues. I also did a cursory inspection of the area to check the overall shape of the carpentry, electronics etc. I did not power up the electronics but just gave them a once over for any visible signs of corrosion etc.. I did find a problem with an exterior door where moisture was present within the wood and fiberglass door. I went to the flybridge where I inspected the decking, propane locker, tender and mounts and looked again at the electronics. You have to look closely at all masts deck-stepped as water can penetrate here. Back down below in the master stateroom we searched for signs of water damage by the portholes and on the walls. I checked the rudder posts and water tanks under the bunk to see what shape they were in; good shape actually. A quick inspection of the shower & head were also done. Each of the other 3 staterooms and heads were inspected as well, looking for unmistakable red flags. Last but not least we found ourselves in the engine room. I searched to see if the engine room itself was clean and whether the bilges were clean. I also checked to see what shape the fuel tanks were in and what how the engines and generators looked. All of them seemed to be in good condition. I also searched at the air conditioning systems for the trawler and found one raw water pump that was leaking but should be a simple fix. No equipment or systems were run during the inspection, this happens during the survey. I also checked the shaft stuffing boxes, strainer condition, electrical panels, stabilizer mechanicals, the bonding system and the batteries. All in all, we looked at a yacht in average to above average condition for her age. She probably requires a a couple of things to get her ship shape but not much. I can now advise my buyer to go forward with her or go find another boat. When we returned home, I prepared a write up for my buyer in which I conveyed all determinations and concerns. We will wait to see whether the purchaser desires to personally view this trawler or pass on her. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Mike Dickens, the author, is a live aboard boat owner and owner/Broker of Paradise Yachts in Florida USA. Paradise Yachts offers used quality yachts to customers worldwide. 904/556-9431 Visit the Paradise Yachts website to view our selection of Used Trawlers, Used Motor Yachts, and Used Sailboats for Sale National and international sales. We ship Used Trawlers, Motor Yachts and Cruisers worldwide. Located in Florida, USA. 904/556-9431 Interact with us at the Trawler Blog |
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