MonacoMike
Well-Known Member
- Sep 15, 2009
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- Boat Info
- 2000 Cruisers 3870
8.2 Mercs
- Engines
- 85 Sea Ray Monaco 197
260hp Alpha 1
I have purchased both boats I have owned during the winter months in Michigan. Did the general survey, then the engines and kept money in escrow in case anything came up that was not noted during either survey. The amount in escrow as negotiated due to me wanting a large amount held back. After sea trails in the spring, escrow money was released. We store inside / heated and the building is pretty well light up so you can see pretty good. I always bring additional lighting so I can reduce the number of shadows when inspecting the boat. But I am not the expert, that is what the survey teams are for. Check around with people on who is a good / reputable surveyor. The guys I used let me walk around with them while they were checking out the boat so I could increase my knowledge and get a good understanding if there were anything that came up and I wanted to negotiate on.
Also, when we bought our current boat, I was only considering 480DB. There were a limited number of them that were fresh water, so when the right one came along, I jumped. I have no regrets!!!
Did you pay for the boat and held seller escrow?
MM