The 5-Minute DIY Sailboat Survey: A 15-point inspection to vet potential sailboat purchases!
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This is The 5-Minute DIY Sailboat Survey - a 15-Point Inspection that you should be able to whip though in about 5 minutes. This is a top level, simple DIY list that will help you quickly determine if a sailboat is worthy of being on your potential wish list. You've got your budget, your place to moor and store your boat, now you just need your dream machine to make it all come to fruition. You have 5 sailboats within your budget and you don't want to hire a marine surveyor to look at everyone of them. So what do you do? You get out there and start kicking the proverbial wheels, or jack stands, as it were. You have the know-how and this list will keep you focused. Grab a large screwdriver, a notepad, a flashlight, and a camera and get out there! Sailing season is coming right up - don't miss another one!
Below is more or less what we go over in the video. Have any questions? Contact us at [email protected]. And, if you're more experienced and this is boring for you, leave some tips, tricks, and hacks in the comments for the less experienced boaters out there! Thanks for watching and get busy sailing or get busy trying!
EXTERIOR:
Check for blisters
Inspect keel joint (if not encapsulated)
Ensure prop shaft isn't loose
Confirm rudder alignment with keel (sight down from behind the rudder toward trailing edge of keel)
ON DECK:
Conduct tap test with screwdriver butt
Assess deck and lazarette cleanliness
Look for excessive crazing and stress cracks around stanchions
Inspect standing rigging (if mast is up, on deck, or near the boat)
BELOW DECK:
Verify engine access and components (oil filter, dipstick, etc.)
Check for excessive staining on sole floor
Examine staining around ports and hatches
Assess cleanliness and odors
Inspect bilge, keel bolts, stringers, and framing
Examine chainplates
Do doors close and latch as they should?
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