Boat Inspections - mobile Marine Mechanical inspections : Don't buy a lemon!
When buying or selling a boat, for those people who do not know much about outboards, marine motors, trailers, electricals and hull condition it can be difficult to value a particular boat. How would you know unless you are a marine mechanic?
When buying a boat, you want to know if the engine is ok or if it is on its last legs.
What we offer at Ontheweekend is a comprehensive checklist and inspection of you boat, which should indicate if there are potential or actual problems with the vessel.
A marine inspection is added assurance against making a really bad purchase.
For $179.95 we can give you a report indicating the likelihood of any problems, or if the boat looks in tip top shape..
Our marine mechanics have been repairing boats for years so they know what to look for. From simple compression/spark test to more complex gear/electrical problems our inspectors can estimate how much it will cost to repair any damage, to ensure you are not buying a lemon.
For the seller, you can show buyers your report to prove that all is ok. Take the guess work out of buying or selling a boat and book in an OntheWeekend Marine inspection today.
for bookings Contact Peter on 02 9889 1380
Cost start at $179.95 Sydney Metro (reschedule fee is $20 and cancellations incur a $40 fee).
$199 outside Sydney and interstate QLD,VIC,SA,NT,WA,TAS
Available 7 days a week Australia wide
Caveat Emptor- Buyers Beware even if your purchase was inspected!
It is also important to note these inspections are not a marine survey inspection, they are a general inspection covering what the marine mechanic sees at the time of the inspection. No guarantee is implied or given, the buying decision is yours and yours alone. The mechanics spend more of their time covering the engine, less time on the hull and trailer if applicable.
We may not see everything, and we suggest the buyer also thoroughly inspect the vessel for themselves. Marine mechanics are not structural engineers/surveyors, they mainly work on motors. Therefore specific hull issues are not the general area of expertise. Issues like hull cracks, osmosis, electrolysis etc are best suited to engineering reports not our general inspections. Timber boats and older aluminium or f-glass can have hidden nasties we dont see.
Also all of our inspections recommend trailer bearing fitup as unless specifically requested we do not take wheels off to check bearings. If towing longer distances this is essential to ensure wheels are not falling off when towing home.
Marine repairs are expensive at the best of times and all second hand boats are exactly that- second hand. We are here to try and help you make a better buying decision, but dont be fooled into thinking repairs and servicing are not required even if the inspector gives it the thumbs up! That point cant be made clearer especially to first time boaters.
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