Hello Crusty
I sorry I can't help with a local surveyor. But if I was to buy another boat I would also get a builder (shipwright) to also inspect a boat. My last boat passed survey with flying colours. (that kept the insurance company happy). But 4 months after I brought it, a rust spot appeared on the outside of the hull where the anchor locker was. The photo shows what I had to do. Fortunately I can weld and had somewhere free to store the boat. But the cranes and trucks involved weren't free. Beside the 2 meters at the pointy end, I also replaced another 5 sections of the hull. Fibreglass and wooden boats can also be full of $urprises. A builder may be able to give you information that you can use to bargain the price down (if you still go ahead with the purchase) so you will recoup his fee and if he finds nothing then you will have peace of mind.



Fortunately my story has a happy ending. I also cut a bow thruster tunnel in while I was at it.

Was that the bloke I messaged you about? Or did you find someone down the coast?

A buddy of mine is selling his Schionning and it's anchored down the coast right now. What's the name of the one you're looking at?

Nah. His is moored up in the Broadwater now. It's a 40ft Schionning but it's definitely QLD registered and named. He sailed it up to Musgrave with me in mine last year. We had the best week ever, just moored up in the lagoon diving and spearing (just a couple of trout for a feed. My first time with a spear gun and it's a lot harder than it looks). It's a great boat. He's only selling her to buy a bigger one :)

Hi All,

now all sorted.
Thanks for the replies, suggestions and PM's recieved.

Boat leaves today on its way down,not the hard part, I just have to wait.......