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Models: A to V

Introduction to boat reviews.

• Albemarle 305
• Aquasport 215
• Baha 260 Targa (not "Baja")
• Bertram Yachts
• Bertram Yachts: Introduction
• Bertram 26.6 II
• Bertram 28 II
• Bertram 30 Express
• Bertram 30 Moppie
• Bertram 31 SF
• Bertram 33 SF
• Bertram 36 Moppie
• Bertram 42 Convertible
• Bertram 46 Convertible
• Blackfin Yachts
• Blackfin 29 SF
• Blackfin 29 Combi
• Blackfin 32 Flybridge
• Blackfin 33
• Boston Whaler Outrage 26
• Cabo 31 Sport Express
• Century 3000
• Chris-Craft 302 Crown
• Contender 25
• Cranchi Mediterranee 40
• Cruisers 4270 Esprit
• Cruisers 4280
• Glacier Bay 2640 Renegade
• Grady-White Offshore 24
• Grady-White 24 Voyager
• Grady White 272 Sailfish
• Grand Banks 42
• Gulfstar 43  Trawler-style Yacht
• Hatteras Yachts
• Hatteras Yachts: Introduction
• Hatteras 36 Convertible
• Hatteras 38 Convertible
• Hatteras 38 Convertible - Updated Review
• Hatteras 39 Sport Express
• Hatteras 45 Convertible
• Hatteras 52 Convertible
• Hatteras 53 Motor Yacht & Convertible
• Hatteras 61 Motor Yacht
• Hyatt 45 CMY
• Intrepid 289
• Island Gypsy 40
• Legacy 34 Express
• Luhrs 320 Open
• Luhrs 34 - 340 F.B. Sedan
• Luhrs Tournament 350
• Luhrs Tournament 360
• Mainship 31
• Mainship 350 Trawler
• Mako 221- Updated 11/05/99
• Maxum 4600 1998
• Morgan 462 Ketch
• Offshore 48
• Post 46 Convertible
• Pursuit 2855
• Pursuit 3000 Offshore
• Pursuit 3070 CC
• Sea Ray and Balsa Core Bottoms (from "Structural Issues")
• Sea Ray 250 Sundancer
• Sea Ray Sundancer 290
• Sea Say Sundancer 290 Update
• Sea Ray 370 AC
• Sea Ray 39 Express
• Sea Ray 500
• Shamrock 26
• Thompson Santa Cruz 2700
• Tiara Yachts
• Tiara Today
• Tiara 3100 Open
• Tiara 3600 Convertible
• Tiara 3600 Open
• Topaz 28_1981
• Trojan 10-8 Meter
• Trojan 14 Meter Convertible
• Trojan 440 Express
• Viking 43 Open
• from Buying a Boat Cat.
• Marlin Monroe 42 Bertram Convertible Make an Old Boat New

A Few Favorites

Models: V to A

• Sea Ray Sundancer 290 Update
• Maxum 4600 - 1998
• Hatteras 38 Convertible: Updated Review
• Aquasport 225
• from Buying a Boat cat.
• Marlyn Monroe 42 Bertram Convertible Making an Old Boat New

David Pascoe - Biography

David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor in his family who began his surveying career at age 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats was drawing to a close.

Certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted hundreds of boating accident investigations, including fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure analysis.

Over forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in following books. David Pascoe is the author of:

• " Mid Size Power Boats " (2003)
• " Buyers’ Guide to Outboard Boats " (2002)
• " Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats " (2001, 2nd Edition - 2005)
• " Marine Investigations " (2004).

In addition to readers in the United States, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 80 countries have purchased David Pascoe's books, since introduction of his first book in 2001.

In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65.

On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71.

Biography - Long version

These are "reviews", not surveys, and bear no resemblance to our survey reports.

We do not publish the results of the surveys that we perform. Please note that the purpose of these reviews is educational, to help you discern the differences in quality among boats generally. They are not offered as a means to help you evaluate any particular boat builder. We have no other reviews than those posted.

Please read the Introduction which summarizes the basis of these reviews: Boat Reviews Introduction

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Our boat reviews are unlike any others you'll find on the Internet. They are not marketing gimmicks nor intended to sell you a boat. The primary reason we write these reviews is educational.

Many people are disappointed that they can't search the Internet and find reviews of the boats they are interested in. First, you need to understand that over the years there are thousands of builders building tens of thousands of different models of boats. This means that it's impossible for even a large corporation to cover them all, yet alone a small fraction of them.

Evaluating a boat is terribly time consuming and the only reason we are able to do it is through our normal survey business which makes these boats available to us.

We do not publish the results of surveys. While our reviews are often derived from surveys, they are not surveys. Boat surveys do not contain opinions; surveys are about facts. A review essentially constitutes the opinion of the reviewer. We are often accused of being opinionated, but that's what reviews are all about. Opinions.  People sometimes ask, "Why aren't your reviews more balanced?" Or they say, "Why are you always comparing every boat to top of the line boats like Hatteras, Bertram, etc.?" Read Entire Article .

• Basic Considerations
• Boat Types: Which is Right for You?
• Old Boats, New Boats and Quality
• Basic Hull Construction
• Evaluating Boat Hulls
• Performance and Sea Keeping
• Decks & Superstructure
• Stress Cracks,Finishes and Surface Defects
• Power Options
• The Engine Room
• Electrical & Plumbing Systems
• Design Details
• Steering, Controls, Systems & Equipment
• The Art of the Deal
• Boat Shopping
• The Survey & Post Survey
• Boat Builders by Company

• What is Pre-Purchase Survey?
• Business Practices and Client Relations
• Sound vs. Seaworthiness
• Hull and Its Structure
• Surveying the Hull
• Using Moisture Meters
• Stress Cracks & Surface Irregularities
• Deck & Superstructure
• Drive Train
• Gas Engines
• Fuel Systems
• Exhaust Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Plumbing Systems

Published by: D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc. Articles, Images: Copyright © 1997 - 2018 David H. Pascoe All rights reserved. Articles, Images: Copyright © 2019-2022 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. Web site design & developement: Copyright © 1997 - 2023 Junko A. Pascoe All rights reserved. Web site: Maintained by Junko A. Pascoe

Selecting a Surveyor - Questions to Ask

Any search for a used trawler will involve a “due diligence” analysis of the vessel. Just about every lender and insurance underwriter will require a recent survey to be submitted in order to qualify for the loan and bind the insurance. The role of a marine surveyor is to systematically inspect the vessel both in and out of the water to provide a professional opinion on condition and suitability. Another important finding the marine surveyor will offer is the estimated value of the vessel. Surveyors are very important players in the “job” of helping you buy a boat. It is JMYS’ recommendation that you work with your yacht broker to identify a list of three or four surveyors to consider and then interview them (by phone or zoom) as if you are hiring an employee – because that is what the relationship is. They work for you and it is their job to identify issues of concern and communicate them to you. You want to hire someone who you are comfortable with and whom you trust will make a thorough effort to evaluate the boat you are contemplating spending a great deal of money to buy.

In addition to a hull evaluation survey, we strongly recommend an engine/mechanical survey of the machinery by a marine diesel mechanic including pulling oil samples and load tests on batteries (this is a separate evaluation and rarely conducted by the same person).

For years, JMYS has made this information available only after registering with us. Many boat buyers have asked for permission to download this document privately and would prefer to not provide their contact information. We respect that you may wish to do most of your research anonymously before you are ready to move forward and select your broker.

This is very important information for an informed buyer to review and we have decided to make it available to all boat shoppers. We are strong proponents of sharing information to improve your experience.

The JMYS team has a network of surveyors in multiple locations that we can introduce to our clients in order to help them make the best choice. These regional lists are constantly changing as we evaluate the results from each survey we attend.

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Selecting a Surveyor - Questions to Ask

Any search for a used trawler will involve a “due diligence” analysis of the vessel. Just about every lender and insurance underwriter will require a recent survey to be submitted in order to qualify for the loan and bind the insurance.   The role of a marine surveyor is to systematically inspect the vessel both in and out of the water to provide a professional opinion on condition and suitability. Another important finding the marine surveyor will offer is the estimated value of the vessel. Surveyors are very important players in the “job” of helping you buy a boat. It is my recommendation that you work with your yacht broker to identify a list of three or four surveyors to consider and then interview them (by phone) as if you are hiring an employee – because that is what the relationship is. They work for you and it is their job to identify issues of concern. You want to hire someone who you are comfortable with and whom you trust will make a detailed effort to evaluate the boat you are contemplating spending a great deal of money to buy.

In addition to a hull valuation survey, we strongly recommend an engine/mechanical survey of the machinery by a marine diesel mechanic including pulling oil samples and load tests on batteries (this is a separate evaluation, rarely conducted by the same person).

For years, JMYS has made this information available only after first registering with us. Many boat buyers have asked for permission to download this document privately and would prefer to not provide their contact information. We respect that you may wish to do most of your research anonymously before you are ready to move forward and select your broker.

This is very important information for an informed buyer to review and we have decided to make it available to all boat shoppers. We are strong proponents of sharing information to improve your experience.

The JMYS team has a network of surveyors in multiple locations that we can introduce our clients in order to help them make the best choice. These regional lists are constantly changing as we evaluate the results from each survey we attend.

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Marine Surveyors

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Find and pick your own surveyor if you are buying from a broker or a boat dealership, never take a recommendation on the sellers surveyor, no matter how good he may be. This is a conflict of interest, take no part of it. Just google the marine surveyors in the area where you are buying your vessel. Talk to a few and pick the one you like the best.

Your surveyor will have enough knowledge to do a general engine survey. First he will start the engine, if it starts right up you have good compression, he will then check the smoke out of your rear exhaust and wait a couple of minutes to see if she clears up. Always have him do an oil analysis on your engine, generator and transmission. He will check your engine under sea trial with a heat gun and check your rpm’s with the speed your trawler is doing. If anything is wrong he will recommend an engine surveyor and that will run about $1,500.00 to $2,000.00. You may want to walk away or tell your broker the seller must pay for this if he wants the sale to continue, or you can pay for it.

When making an offer on your trawler you must keep $5,000.00 cash in your pocket for repairs after the survey. You will have a list of around 50 deficiencies to take care of. Please remember you are buying a used boat! If it comes up with 75 deficiencies or is over $7,000.00 you may want to walk away. Anything over $3,000.00 needs to be addressed. I would have the seller repair and prove the item in question. Deal breakers would be a complete blister job, soft and spongy decks or replacements on a teak deck, these are just a few timely & costly repairs.

At the end of the survey your surveyor will pull you aside in private and go over his findings. You should know if the trawler is ok. He will email you your survey in about 48 hours. Sit down with your broker and go over the deficiencies. At this time he may suggest someone to work on the boat at a more reasonable price than a marine repair yard. You must either sign an accented or rejection letter within 24 to 48 hours after your surveyor checks your contract. If not addressed, it would be construed as an acceptance and now your deposit is at risk. Never survey a trawler out of the water, if it has blisters they will be dried up. Put it in the water for a day or two and have it hauled. Do not dive under the boat to look at blisters, haul the boat out. Never buy a used survey from a broker at a big discount even if it was done yesterday. Have your own done and be on board.

This article is just to help you along with surveying your trawler. The prices quoted are just that, you may want to do things differently.

I have written many blogs, you can find them on my site. If your looking to buy a trawler or want to try ours for a few days more information can be found on www.trawlerschoolcharters.com.

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