What to look out for when buying..

[Robl]

Im going to purchase a 28' sportsman this weekend, I've been around boats my entire life, this is the first Marinette I'll own. Are there any common trouble areas I need to look out for other than corrosion? I'm not worried about anything non-structural, I'm more concerned with making sure the hull is solid and all the major components are in good working order.


Thanks,
Rob

[ericinga]

Save yourself the trouble of finding hidden problems later and get a survey. Make an offer contingent upon survey results. It's a common practice. It will be the best $500 you spend. A condition and value survey will be required for insurance purposes. It will save you time in the future.

[Docsnow]

Rob,
Take Eric's advice but tell the seller one thing if there is a serious problem he/she/they pay the survey cost if they say no don't walk away run cause every owner knows their vessels woes. why pay for 2/3/4 survey's
just my 1/2 penny's worth

PS if is being sold through a broker do not use their surveyor find your own