Try Before You Buy: Download the Free TrueNorth Sample Survey-Prep Guide
- Captn Tommy
- Dec 9, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2025
Buying a used cruising yacht isn’t complicated—until it is.
One moment you’re scrolling through listings, dreaming about trade winds and sundowners. The next, you’re trying to interpret bilge photos sent from an owner who last used a camera sometime around the Nokia era.
Most buyers quickly discover the same truth:
A yacht may look perfect in the listing, but the real story is always in the details.
And that’s exactly why the TrueNorth Survey-Prep Guides exist.
They give buyers a clear, structured way to evaluate a specific boat long before booking flights, scheduling surveys, or stepping aboard. They highlight the patterns experienced owners look for, the areas where age tends to reveal itself, and the small clues that differentiate a well-kept cruiser from a long list of future repair bills.
But here’s the thing: before you commit to a full 50–80 page guide for your exact model, you might want to see what the TrueNorth approach actually feels like.
So we built something for you.
Introducing the Free Sample Survey-Prep Guide (Preview Edition)
This is a short, limited preview designed to show the structure, tone, and layout of a full TrueNorth guide—without giving away the model-specific content.
The full guides normally run around 10,000 words and cover everything from structural weak points to sea-trial behavior. This sample is only a fraction of that, but it gives you a clear picture of what you can expect when you purchase the complete version for your specific yacht.
Think of it as stepping into the companionway and taking a quick look around before committing to a full inspection.
What You’ll See Inside the Sample Guide
The preview includes excerpts from several sections, such as:
• A simplified model overview
• Examples of strengths and age-related issues
• The calm, observational TrueNorth style of describing red flags
• A taste of the green-flag (positive indicator) section
• A short list of seller questions
• A small portion of the photo & video checklist
• General sea-trial notes
• A brief introduction to negotiation factors
• Two of our communication templates
It’s enough to understand the method without revealing the deep, model-specific analysis found in the paid guides.
Why We’re Offering This for Free
Because buyers deserve clarity before they spend money.
Because the yacht-buying world is full of noise, guesswork, and “trust me, she’s in great shape” emails.
And because once you see the structure and flow of a full TrueNorth guide, you’ll understand exactly how it helps serious buyers make calm, informed decisions.
The sample is a simple way to show you what we do—no pressure, no cost, no commitments.
Who the Sample Guide Is For
This preview is especially useful if:
• You’re new to the TrueNorth guides and want to see the format
• You’re comparing multiple yacht models
• You’re preparing for a remote inspection and want a system
• You prefer to understand the method before buying the full guide
• You’re simply curious how much detail goes into a professional buyer-support document
If any of that sounds familiar, download the sample. It takes less than a minute.
A Straightforward First Step
Good decisions start with good information.A clear structure.A sense of where to look.A calm voice reminding you that most boats carry stories—some reassuring, others worth investigating a little further.
This preview won’t replace the full guide. It won’t make you an expert overnight.But it will show you how TrueNorth helps buyers move from uncertainty to confidence.
And sometimes, that’s all you need to take the next step.
Download the Free Sample Guide
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