The dockside survey yesterday went very well. The surveyor, Mr. David Wells, from the area, proved to be very thorough and knowledgeable. His ongoing feedback to me throughout his inspection will be extremely useful to keep the boat in tip top shape. His main concern after his inspection was that the large batteries for the bow thruster were not secure and in rough seas might slide forward and break one of the sea cocks. If that happened the boat would start taking on water. Ted, the current owner, showed up and when told of this said he would get it done right away.
The only other thing was regarding original inline water hoses and fuel lines which he said would be a good idea to replace. This is something that I can do myself.
I was very pleased with this part of the survey. Thursday, the boat will be taken out of the water and the hull inspection and shafts and propellers checked. It will then be ours.
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