SAILBOAT BUYING TIPS - Part 2! A veteran surveyor gives his inside tips - #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 sailboat rudders, sailboat keels, thru-hulls, and more items to investigate on the bottom of used sailboats. Get the inside scoop before you make a decision. Jim's knowledge of used sailboats (and powerboats) is immense and in Part 2 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 Surveryors ========= Jim Dias +1.800.426.2825 accreditedsurveyors@gmail.com ========= ====== Curious about Jim's Moisture Meter? check it out here https://www.amazon.com/Protimeter-BLD5765-Non-Invasive-Moisture-Display/dp/B00GS2CZZW?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=yachthunters-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=dd5a66ac894bf2635125f742f403f855&camp=1789&creative=9325 [that's an affiliate link] ============== 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============== 00:00-00:58 - Intro 00:59 - rudders 01:43 Rudder Tip #1 - Look for weeping 03:05 Rudder Tip #2 - Listen for deadening feedback 04:30 Rudder Tip #3 - Water intrusion can be tolerated (short-term) 07:41 Keel Tip #1 - look for signs of grounding 08:08 Keel Tip #2 - Iron keels transfer impact loads 09:15 Keel Tip #3 - Check out the Keel/hull union 11:10 Keel Tip #4 - Check out Smile cracks 11:46 Keel Tip #5 - Winged keels need special attention 14:47 Keel Tip #6 - Listen for hollow sounds w/ encapsulated ballast 16:07 Thru-hull Tip #1 - Look for corrosion 17:00 Thru-hull Tip#2 look for scoring Sailboat Rudder moisture issues, sailboat rudders, Sailboat keel issues, sailboat keel smile, Catalina smile, thru-hulls, cutlass bearing replacement, max prop, used sailboat buyers guide, buying a used sailboat, prop shaft seal replacement