The survey has come back with nothing that wasn’t expected as I knew the rigging was original and therefore 12 years old but still looking in good condition but as normal probably not good enough for the insurance companies! The pulpit and a couple of stanchions need tightening and he has suggested the through hulls should be replaced which is a little strange on a boat of this age.
There are some superficial marks and stress cracks in the gelcoat that are at the moment cosmetic as long as they aren’t left forever and the rest are 12 years of life on a boat – the washboards are ply and have never been looked after and so are delaminating but are easy enough to replace. The engine control panel has been left out in the sun for way too long and the UV has made a mess of it so we will need to look at a replacement.
There are a few other small bits and pieces but not enough to worry about and so I’ve put my first offer in to feel the water but that was bounced back but we have come to an agreement and so the paperwork begins…
