Investing in any boat be it a yacht, power boat or smaller speedboat brings fantastic opportunity and fun. It can also be a worrying time. You never know a boat until you’ve owned it for a while. There could be issues that need fixed. One sea cock corroded could sink your investment.
Most problems are small and easy to fix. Occasionally there might be one that means you shouldn’t proceed with the purchase.
One thing is certain. Understanding issues places you in the best position possible. You know what needs fixed. You can negotiate with a seller, present information to a yard detailing work you’d like done.
if you are buying in Italy and not accustomed to the language or culture that adds a further stree
How does it work?:
Most problems are small and easy to fix. Occasionally there might be one that means you shouldn’t proceed with the purchase.
One thing is certain. Understanding issues places you in the best position possible. You know what needs fixed. You can negotiate with a seller, present information to a yard detailing work you’d like done.
if you are buying in Italy and not accustomed to the language or culture that adds a further stree
How does it work?:
- you normally agree a price with a seller “subject to survey”.
- call or e-mail me and we’ll discuss your requirements.
- I’ll send you a proposal setting out the project.
- We can discuss and you sign the agreement and pay 50% of the cost.
- I will undertake the work advising you of anything that was unable to be carried out or perhaps where a further expert is needed.
- you will be invoiced for the other 50%.
- as soon as paid, the report will be e-mailed to you.
- The standard fee is €12 per foot, single hull, €18 for a catamaran.
- there is a minimum fee of €275.
- Surveys outside my location may incur a travel cost.
