I'm looking into a boat up near Lake St Clair. If I finalize a deal this week, next I will want to find a surveyor.
Anyone here have any recommendations for a surveyor in that area?
Any other advice regarding a purchase agreement?
Anyone want to shoot me and stop this MADNESS? LOL
jOHN
Michigan surveyor
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John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
Re: Michigan surveyor
Nobody'll shoot ya....
... cuz owning a boat is both a labor of love and for those short a few bricks (used 'em as ballast!)....
"What!?!?!? I installed/replaced the engine impeller(s) and there are bubbles coming from under the boat!!!!"
(Ie. what'll happen when the impeller housing is installed backward and not pulling water into the engine(s). In such a case, swallow your pride, IMMEDIATELY shut down the engines, pull the impeller(s) and install correctly. I found that marking with "line up" arrows with a sharpie and labeling the housings <port> or <stbd> works wonders. )
There are several folks who (hopefully) can recommend a quality surveyor in that area. I'd suggest a contingency clause in your purchase contract to the effect that "purchase is contingent on a satisfactory PROFESSIONAL survey being completed.".
Bill
... cuz owning a boat is both a labor of love and for those short a few bricks (used 'em as ballast!)....
"What!?!?!? I installed/replaced the engine impeller(s) and there are bubbles coming from under the boat!!!!"
(Ie. what'll happen when the impeller housing is installed backward and not pulling water into the engine(s). In such a case, swallow your pride, IMMEDIATELY shut down the engines, pull the impeller(s) and install correctly. I found that marking with "line up" arrows with a sharpie and labeling the housings <port> or <stbd> works wonders. )
There are several folks who (hopefully) can recommend a quality surveyor in that area. I'd suggest a contingency clause in your purchase contract to the effect that "purchase is contingent on a satisfactory PROFESSIONAL survey being completed.".
Bill
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Bill & Sharon Cassedy
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
"Sunset Seeker"
'88 32' Sedan Bridge to be sold (updtd 1-1-22)
"Sunset Seeker Too" (SS2)
'88 41' Marquis hardtop. (as of 1/1/22)
Located in Aurora, In.
Always fresh water.
Re: Michigan surveyor
When I needed a surveyor eons ago, Boat US (my choice for insurer) had a list of qualified surveyors in my area. Agree on the contract clause and also recommend that the surveyor be on the no-nonsense, strict side and, of course, that the seller/broker had no hand in selection.
(chuckling at the impeller note -- it happened to me when the yard guy put them on backwards. Luckily, no damage)
(chuckling at the impeller note -- it happened to me when the yard guy put them on backwards. Luckily, no damage)
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
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Re: Michigan surveyor
I probably should just let Bill shoot me - that is if my wife doesn't... lol
Well anyway if this deal gets made, I have looked up the Boat US list. Thank you for that.
If all goes well there will be a very nice 28 for sale in the spring...
John
Well anyway if this deal gets made, I have looked up the Boat US list. Thank you for that.
If all goes well there will be a very nice 28 for sale in the spring...
John
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
Re: Michigan surveyor
John,
I used the following Surveyor a few years ago when I bought my M which was also on lake St. Clair. He advised against the first one I looked at due to corrosion in the bilge area. He discounted the survey on the one O ended up purchasing. I highly recommend him:
Capt. R.D. Galeota Jr., SA
Pointe Marine Surveyors LLC
Member S.A.M.S
18530 Mack Ave. # 547
Grosse Pointe Farms MI 48236
313-999-5181
313-216-1813 (Fax)
I used the following Surveyor a few years ago when I bought my M which was also on lake St. Clair. He advised against the first one I looked at due to corrosion in the bilge area. He discounted the survey on the one O ended up purchasing. I highly recommend him:
Capt. R.D. Galeota Jr., SA
Pointe Marine Surveyors LLC
Member S.A.M.S
18530 Mack Ave. # 547
Grosse Pointe Farms MI 48236
313-999-5181
313-216-1813 (Fax)
Scott, 32' 1989 sedan flybridge
Located: Edgewater Yacht Club
Lake Erie
Located: Edgewater Yacht Club
Lake Erie
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Re: Michigan surveyor
Thank you SunbeamIV
I have a purchase agreement signed on the 39 Sedan pending survey and sea trial.
John
I have a purchase agreement signed on the 39 Sedan pending survey and sea trial.
John
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
Re: Michigan surveyor
Call Dennis Beal At 586 463 5526 All the large boat dealers & banks us him to survey boats, If you come up here stop at my store Great Lakes Docks & Decks 7427 Dyke Rd Clay Mi 48001 %86 725 0009 i have a 39' Marinette weighs 26,000 lbs
Captain Wally
39' Marinette twin Volvo diesels
Docked on the Kalamazoo river in Saugatuck, Michigan
Name Miss Kris III
Great Lakes Docks & Decks with over 30 years in Marine Construction Location Algonac, MI
39' Marinette twin Volvo diesels
Docked on the Kalamazoo river in Saugatuck, Michigan
Name Miss Kris III
Great Lakes Docks & Decks with over 30 years in Marine Construction Location Algonac, MI
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Re: Michigan surveyor
Thank you Hoohaah.
I will probably be up that way this weekend.
I will probably be up that way this weekend.
John
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)
1986 39 Sedan w/Crusader 454 & 1.92 drive.
former - '84 28 Express Hardtop w/single 360 1.5:1 drive (SOLD - now in Uruguay)
Ohio and Muskingum Rivers (Marietta, OH)