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 your insurance against making a really
bad purchase.
For
$179 we can give you a report indicating ther likelihood of
any problems, or if the boat is in tip top shape..
Our
marine mechanics have been repairing boats for years so they
know exactly 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 from $179 Sydney Metro (reschedule
fee is $20 and cancelations 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.