O C Diver
Guru
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2010
- Messages
- 12,887
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Slow Hand
- Vessel Make
- Cherubini Independence 45
So, let's say you are looking hard at one of the last Willard trawlers made. It's located outside the USA and will need to be surveyed there. I am told there are 5 surveyors there. Let's assume one of them is a competent American living in paradise. The boat is less than 15 years old and a non cored hull. Boat looks to be immaculate with very low engine hours and has a regular maintenance schedule even though it now mostly sits at the dock.
Question: Do you go with the competent local who may never have surveyed a Willard before, or import one with Willard experience (at an exponentially greater cost)? How important is this experience (Willard) on a fairly young boat from a manufacturer of Willard's reputation?
Ted
Question: Do you go with the competent local who may never have surveyed a Willard before, or import one with Willard experience (at an exponentially greater cost)? How important is this experience (Willard) on a fairly young boat from a manufacturer of Willard's reputation?
Ted