Whatever type of boat you are buying, the same general rules apply. Follow these principles and you can buy your boat with confidence.
When buying from a private seller, the boat will usually come with no warranty, so you need to check it carefully to avoid making an expensive mistake. Many brokers and dealers sell used boats as well as new, and may offer a limited warranty. Whilst this may provide some peace of mind, the dealer's commission is usually reflected in a higher price.
Before inspecting the boat  burberry backpack there are some checks you can make so you don't waste your time and effort:
Check out the builder of your chosen boat. Is it a highly regarded brand? Are they still trading? If not, getting replacement parts may prove difficult.
Why is the boat being sold? This can be an indication of how well the boat has been looked after. If the boat is a repossession, it may indicate that the boat has not been looked after; if the owner didn't keep up payments to the financer, then he may have shown the same lack of care for the boat's maintenance.
If the boat is being sold because the owner is upsizing, this might indicate that the owner is a real boating enthusiast, and thus may have taken greater care in the boat's upkeep.  If the reason for selling is that there's a problem with the boat, then be aware that if you buy that boat, you will be the new owner of that problem!
Is there a maintenance log for the boat? This should list all services, repair, and oil changes. If it's missing, it can be hard to tell how well the boat has been looked after.
Is all the equipment you need present? For example, navigation, lights, winches etc. If not present, you will have to buy some equipment separately, so build this into your budget.
What was the main use of the boat? The use of the boat can affect its condition. For example, boats used mainly for fishing often run up high engine hours.
Inspecting The Boat
It is recommended that you use a surveyor to carry out a detailed inspection.
At the moment, anyone can call themselves a marine surveyor, so it is important  authentic burberry bag to make sure that yours is accredited by the relevant authority. Some examples are listed below:
The Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association, The International Institute of Marine Surveying, The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS), The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)
Using a surveyor will give you peace of mind, and your finance and insurance companies may insist upon it. You should never rely on an old survey - new problems may have occurred since it was carried out.
If you are experienced and confident enough, you may be able to perform an inspection yourself. Here are some things to look out for:
Has the boat been looked after well? Examine obvious features such as the gel coat, woodwork and upholstery. If these haven't been maintained then there's a good chance the rest of the boat has not had much care either.
Check all wooden decking and interior woodwork for any soft spots.
Are any parts of the exterior paintwork poorly matching? This may indicate a previous accident.
Check that all the control cables (for steering, throttle etc.) are in good working order. The steering and transmission should move freely.
Look for water lines inside the boat or on the engine. These indicate that the boat has flooded in the past.
Open and close all the hatches and sea cocks to ensure they're in good working order. Water marks inside the hatches would indicate that they are no longer water-tight.
You should test all the systems such as, bilge pump, winches, freshwater system, lights, heater and air conditioning, generator, stove etc.
Check that all hardware is attached firmly, and that electrical items and connections are free from rust.
Examine the hull all over, taking note of its general condition and looking for any dents, cracks or chips  burberry hand bag in the gel coat if applicable. Tapping a fibreglass hull lightly with a rubber hammer, listening for voids, can help reveal any blistering or delamination. Any fittings that go through the hull should be checked to make sure they are tight and won't leak.
Find the hull registration number, and make sure it is present, doesn't look like it has been tampered with, and matches the number on the boat's registration and title documents. Missing or altered hull registration numbers indicate that the boat may be stolen