Value of the Survey-Prep Guides
These survey-prep guides are built to save buyers time, money, and unnecessary travel.
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Each guide is model-specific and focuses on the exact construction details, failure points, and inspection patterns that matter for that particular yacht. Instead of generic checklists or broker descriptions, you get a structured, step-by-step reference that lets you evaluate a boat properly before committing to a surveyor, flights, haul-outs, or negotiations.
Every guide highlights the known structural hotspots, the areas surveyors look at first, and the red flags that change the value of the boat.
You also get the questions that should be asked directly to the owner, a tailored photo checklist, a sea-trial procedure, and a realistic negotiation framework based on actual condition—not guesses or seller optimism.
The goal is simple: help buyers make informed decisions, avoid expensive surprises, and approach each yacht with the same discipline a professional surveyor would use.
Whether you are shortlisting boats remotely or preparing for a full survey, these guides provide clarity at a fraction of the cost of a single inspection or travel day.
Buyer's Survey Guides for Bluewater Sailboats
Choosing the right cruising yacht starts long before the survey.
These model-specific guides show you the red flags, moisture pathways, keel and grid risks, rigging concerns, and negotiation points for each boat.
They’re written for buyers who want to avoid expensive surprises and understand what a surveyor looks for before stepping aboard.
Browse the guides below to get a clear, structured checklist for the boat you're considering.
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Choose Your Path Through the Yacht Market
Every yacht tells a different story long before you ever step aboard.
Some were built for the rhythm of deep-ocean swell.
Some were shaped for the quiet balance of twin hulls and wide horizons.
To help you prepare with clarity, we divide our guides into two distinct paths —
each crafted with the same level of precision, experience, and honesty we bring to every survey.
