Expert Surveyor Tips for Buying a Used Sailboat: Avoid Costly Mistakes - Part 4

We're back topsides for more inspection tips this week - covering steering, lifelines, standing rigging, and a few other bits. Jim's knowledge of used sailboats (and powerboats) is immense and in Part 4 of this multi-part series, Jim Dias will help you learn about things to pay attention to when buying a used sailboat. ========= Serious about Getting a Survey? Contact Jim @ Accredited Marine Surveyors ========= Jim Dias +1.800.426.2825 accreditedsurveyors@gmail.com ========= ====== Curious about Jim's Moisture Meter? check it out here https://bit.ly/protimeter ============== Support us ============== Like what we're doing & want to help?? Become a Patreon sponsor: https://www.patreon.com/captainqyachthunter ============== Connect with us ============== https://www.instagram.com/captainqyachthunter/ https://www.facebook.com/captainqyachthunter ==============CAPT Q MERCH -------- https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaptainQYachtHunter ==============Segments============== 00:00 Intro 01:14 Steering Systems 03:23 Throttle and Gear Shifter test 04:00 Bilge pump check 05:22 Stantion check 06:17 Winches 07:01 Locker lids 08:00 Wire standing rigging check 08:30 Swage & norseman inspection 11:00 Lifelines 13:22 Gooseneck & Corrosion 15:00 Furlers 16:15 Forestay extrusion 17:10 Gelcoat check