Survey

Today was somewhat tense for the prospective buyer of Legacy. While the in-water survey didn't reveal any serious issues, today the boat would be gone over not only by the surveyor, but by an experienced marine woodworker. As the day progressed, the news coming out of the depths of Legacy was good. The boat was showing its age with obsolete electronics and outdated interior accommodations, but the structure itself, including planking, frames, deck and superstructure were in excellent condition. It was determined that the owner would proceed with the sale and CSR anticipates starting work on the bottom as soon as the deal closes, likely in the next 3-4 business days.

A couple notes about surveys when buying a new boat: If you don't already have a surveyor in mind, CSR is also happy to provide you with the names of several qualified individuals. Unlike some other boatyards, we will never insist, or even strongly recommend, that you use a particular surveyor. To us this amounts to a conflict of interest. We want the survey process to be completely transparent, without any influence between the boatyard and any repairs that the surveyor may recommend.

Unlike with Legacy, a typical survey involves hauling the boat out for only an hour or two while the surveyor inspects the underwater portion of the boat, which usually involves tapping out the hull for signs of rot in wood boats, or broken lamination or voids in fiberglass hulls. At that point the boat is often put back in the water while final negotiations take place and returned to the yard at a later point if the owner chooses to use CSR to make any needed repairs. Of course, if you're confident the sale will go through, you can keep the boat in the yard and save the cost of a second haulout. Many buyers will use this time to at least put on a fresh coat of bottom paint and to replace zincs.