Reply To: Things a survey might miss ?

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Henri Grech

    A general survey which should include a lift out is obviously a must but usually does not pick out anything you wouldn’t have already observed yourself.

    A rig survey had saved me a lot of money as the bow chain plate was starting to lift. This was rectified before I bought the boat.

    I regret not having an engine check by a Volvo mechanic, at least for a heads up of what may need attending to after one or two more seasons.

    I also recommend a separate electrical survey, first to check overall integrity and also to highlight any modifications that cannot be detected by following the circuit diagram, which I find very challenging anyway.

    Hope all goes well. Money up front well spent. Helps you also negotiate a good price.

    H