Print one copy of this list for every boat on which you call. Make notes following the question. These notes are then easily reviewed at a later time. Your goal is to weed-out boat in poor mechanical condition.
Tell me about the boat:
Are you the original owner?
Condition of engine and outdrive?
How was the boat used (Inshore? Offshore? Fishing? Pleasure? Freshwater? Saltwater?)
How many hours are on the engine/outdrive?
Has the boat ever sat unused for any length of time (more than a couple of months)?
What repairs have been done?
What things require repair or maintenance right now?
How was the boat maintained? Do you have all of the maintenance records?
Condition of deck, upholstery and interior?
How is the hull and exterior structure and cosmetics?
Are there any blisters or dry rot?
Does it include a trailer (condition of trailer)?
Does the boat have all original fiberglass and graphics? (New fiberglass and graphics are a sign tha the boat was wrecked.)
Has the boat ever been left in the water on a regular basis? (stored at a marina, dock or at anchor?)
Does it have bottom paint? (Bottom paint affects appearance of a trailered boat, indicates that the boat was stored in water and may hide hull damage.)
How has the boat been stored?
Why are you getting rid of it?
Has the boat ever been in an accident?
Why kind of canvass does it have? (Mooring cover, trailer cover, camper canvass, bimini top, etc.)
What types of electronics does it have (VHF radio, depth finder, GPS, etc.) Do all the electronics work properly?
What other accessories are included?
Do you have clear title to the boat?
Are you the boat�s only owner or are there partners?
Has the boat ever been safety inspected? If so, when?
What else would you like me to know about the boat?
Note name of person you are speaking with/date:
