(Ep. 5) Buying a Sailing Catamaran - Survey/Sea Trial & Haul out

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Our family of four, plus pets, are in the process of buying a sailing catamaran. The cruising catamaran will be used for living-aboard and to run a sailing business in Vieques, Puerto Rico. We are currently in Vero Beach Florida and have found a boat in St. Augustine that we are interested in. The vessel is a 41' 2006 Lagoon 410 owner version - sailing catamaran.
We have hired an experienced surveyor, Brian Stetler of Stetler Marine Surveys, to do our survey/sea trial of the boat. The survey/sea trial is a thorough inspection of the boat, its engines, sails, rigging and all the systems onboard performed prior to purchasing. The sea trial portion is to test the engines under load and to raise the sails. An oil sample analysis is also done on both engines, both sail drives, and the generator. Based on the findings of the survey the purchasers can purchase as is, potentially further negotiate on the boat, or decide to walk away from the deal.
This sailboat has been hauled out of the water by the owners and has been sitting on the hard at St. Augustine Marine Center for 7 months. The boat was used in charter and so we know it has some wear and tear. We will find out just how much and have to make a decision how to proceed.


Stetler Marine Surveys
http://www.amarinesurveyor.com/