SAILBOAT BUYING TIPS from a Surveyor - Part 3! Decks, Chainplates & More #sailboat

Discover key factors to consider when purchasing a used sailboat. In this multi-part series, experienced surveyor Jim Dias, of Accredited Marine Surveyors, shares his invaluable insights on evaluating and pre-qualifying used sailboats for sale - we look at decks, chainplates, ground tackle, and more in this episode investigating elements on the deck of a used sailboat. Equip yourself with some basic understanding to determine if a boat is worthy of calling in a surveyor and making an offer. Jim's knowledge of used sailboats (and powerboats) is immense and in Part 3 of this multi-part series, Jim 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 03:13 Hull ID# 03:41 Ladders! 04:55 Evaluating topsides - start in the cockpit 07:15 Ground tackle 09:40 Testing fiberglass for moisture 10:51 Chainplates 16:02 Deck hull flange 18:10 Deck as a structural member 21:34 Sailing with a compromised deck Sailboat Rudder moisture issues, sailboat rudders, sailboat deck moisture, sailboat deck construction, buying a used sailboat, sailboat decks rotted, chainplate water intrusion