There is little doubt it’s a buyers’ market at the moment, and Professional Boat Care has been busy doing pre-purchase inspections! It’s a service that has saved many clients thousands of dollars. We can either accompany you on an inspection, or we meet the broker or seller as the potential purchaser’s representitive.
We are by no means filling the role of an accredited Marine Surveyor. A surveyor is still required for structual and basic mechanical and electrical inspections, and a surveyor’s report is often a requirement for your insurance and finance company.
However, often the boats for sale are in need of some love and attention, and the potential purchaser is keen to know what are the costs involved in bringing the boat back to a satifactory condition. Things like the gelcoat or paint work restoration, canvas covers, the clears, the upholstery and carpets, engine room cleans, antifouling, electronic upgrades, teak decking, the list goes on. All these costs can be considerable and should be factored into your offer to purchase.
As you can imagine, we look at a lot of boats and know exactly where to look for issues which may be otherwise overlooked by the potential purchaser. So next time you are looking at a boat, get Professional Boat Care involved – it could save you a lot of pain and dollars!