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I’m not either. We had a short list of locally available surveyors here in La Paz, and he was ‘recommended’ versus others. My opinion is he works for me and me alone. My experience is that he is trying to thread the needle. There was no need to sugarcoat the boats problems but that’s what I felt...

Which reminds me to ask: The scupper gel coat damage was evident on both port and starboard. Is this a common issue with these boats?

As to the decks, tanks.. Decks were on my list of concerns but the surveyor seemed somewhat disinterested in them. Essentially he said they’re most likely encapsulated plywood and well, she’s over 40 years old. I found, and had him confirm a soft spot on the foredeck, centerline and just ahead...

Uploaded some engine photos. Don’t know how to get them rotated correctly, sorry!

I tried to upload engine photos but they all rotated strangely. I’ll do it again.

Transmissions are MG-506 Price agreed is $72,500 - should have stated that earlier. Pumps work ( ut with no alarms or alerts), electrics are a black hole. A lot of the breakers on the panel are for equipment no longer on board - forecabin A/C, Saloon A/C, Radar, etc. I have no idea of the...

ABYC definitely says fuel fill hoses should be double clamped. And lots of other less life-threatening standards also that are probably missing on her. Pricing is so subjective, but IMHO she’s priced appropriately for a 43 year old boat in good working order, not needing a refit. I’m starting...

To respond to both comments (thanks!) shafts appear true, struts look fine but the distance from the strut to the prop on port side is at least an inch longer than the shaft diameter and the starboard side is also long, but to a lesser degree, maybe 1/2” to 1”. She shows no signs of grounding...

Thanks for all the suggestions prior to the surveys. Just completed the general survey. Mechanical survey also completed but not delivered yet. General surveyor said engine hours are suspiciously low and at least one hour meter wasn’t working (but likely neither is the other), and many gauges...

Great advice! MANY thanks to all who've replied. After a lifetime around boats I have learnt so much in this last week.

She has the Cat 3208's with rather low hours, so lack of usage may be the primary concern with those. The generator is an Onan 7.5kw. I didn't see where the water tank is located, but will be sure to look for it and any sign of leaks. In a previous survey the water tank was described as being...

Thanks Portage_Bay, great advice. I saw a few areas of concern and i expect the surveyor will find more. But that said, she’s over 40 years old and there will be things missed. Master cabin windows are an easy one to check - and she has clear evidence of prior leaks around the rear of the port...

We’ve just agreed a price on a ‘79 42 LRC, and the survey and mechanical survey are the next steps. Anything particular to these models to look out for?