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Disappointing survey today...

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Norseman, Oct 23, 2015.

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  1. Norseman, Nov 11, 2015
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    Norseman Senior Member

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    Thx Judy.
    PM on the way.
  2. JWY, Jul 1, 2016
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    My client has been on a search for an Albin 28 since Norseman started this thread. We finally found one in good condition. She surveyed well and we closed on her today. These are good boats that only need a conscientious owner doing proper maintenance.
  3. olderboater, Jul 1, 2016
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    And seemed to go to a lot of people who were not conscientious owners. There are other boats that have that common issue while some brands seem to have many meticulously maintained. I imagine it's different for the same brand in different parts of the world. All the issues you and Norseman were finding seemed to point to poor upkeep.

    Congratulations on finding a good one.
  4. Norseman, Jul 1, 2016
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    Florida boat?
    I looked at quit a a few of those, but some had weird engines and other stuff turning me off.
    Glad there are good ones out there.
    Enjoying my Glacier Bay in the meantime, hoping I will keep it for a long time and won't grow out of it. If I win the Lotto however....
  5. JWY, Jul 2, 2016
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    NJ boat, one owner, serviced regularly by the yard at the marina where she has been docked.
  6. Capt J, Jul 3, 2016
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    In that size range, style of boat, and age. I would expect a lot more disappointing surveys rather than exciting surveys. It's just a size and style of boat (inboard) that people generally don't fix things as they break nor go above and beyond in the Preventative Maintenance department.
  7. Norseman, Jul 3, 2016
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    Yup, cost me 2 surveys, 2 sea-trials and 2 haul-outs to prove you right...
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