FAQs & Advice

In general, any boat inspection should include an in-depth examination of the following:

• Boat Engine 
• Bilge
• Steering and throttle controls
• Electrical components
• Floors & Siding
• Propeller 
• Deck Hardware
• Fuel Tanks
• Batteries
• Riggings, hardware, and sails
• Hull condition
• Propeller Shaft
• Upholstery

An out-of-water inspection is also beneficial to check for any hull irregularities. Additionally, if you are buying a pre-owned boat, you'll want to check for floor rot, mildew, number of boat hours logged maintenance and storage history.

A general rule of thumb is that if you can use it, you should test it. If you're going to a buy a boat, you owe it to yourself to turn on those lights, test the heater, uncoil the ropes, open the hatch, check the steering, and raise the sails!