Janusz
Veteran Member
Hi, I am new here and already asking for advice.
I am just about to sign an offer to purchase a 37 years old 41ft Europa and got hold on 2 years old survey.
The boat is in fantastic condition maintained to the highest level except...
The surveyor found some water entry under teak decks by means of hammer testing. Mostly foredeck and some on stern deck and cabin roof (all teak). He did not find any staining or deterioration below decks, but of course he did not remove any headliners to inspect.
Hammer testing of the bulwark liner showed to him that the plywood under the surface was badly deteriorated on all the foredeck and one side of the transom. (I noticed nothing untoward when looking at the boat but my boat knowledge is non existent).
The small areas of softness (approx. 3 inch size) were found on trunk cabin sides and roof. Occasional small diameter spots (1 inch) in various locations around the superstructure.
I love this boat but I do not want my emotions affect the common sense.
Do these findings disqualify the boat ? Is there a structural concern?
There is no smell and nothing is wet or moist inside, but the boat is kept in the boathouse when not used.
Should I go ahead and proceed with my own surveyor or it is a waste of time and money? I do not want to end up with expensive an troublesome repairs soon.
Please help with advice,
Thanks
I am just about to sign an offer to purchase a 37 years old 41ft Europa and got hold on 2 years old survey.
The boat is in fantastic condition maintained to the highest level except...
The surveyor found some water entry under teak decks by means of hammer testing. Mostly foredeck and some on stern deck and cabin roof (all teak). He did not find any staining or deterioration below decks, but of course he did not remove any headliners to inspect.
Hammer testing of the bulwark liner showed to him that the plywood under the surface was badly deteriorated on all the foredeck and one side of the transom. (I noticed nothing untoward when looking at the boat but my boat knowledge is non existent).
The small areas of softness (approx. 3 inch size) were found on trunk cabin sides and roof. Occasional small diameter spots (1 inch) in various locations around the superstructure.
I love this boat but I do not want my emotions affect the common sense.
Do these findings disqualify the boat ? Is there a structural concern?
There is no smell and nothing is wet or moist inside, but the boat is kept in the boathouse when not used.
Should I go ahead and proceed with my own surveyor or it is a waste of time and money? I do not want to end up with expensive an troublesome repairs soon.
Please help with advice,
Thanks