Hi all - new to the forum (after lurking a bit). I'm in the process of
buying a Island Spirit 37 catamaran- a pretty rare find (at least in this neck of the woods).
My question - does anyone have the name of a good
surveyor in SE Wisconsin (maybe as far south as Chicago?). I have a list from the broker- but would prefer a recommendation from someone who isn't highly motivated to close the
sale.
Not that it's pertinent to this question- but here's a bit of introduction/ meet and greet... My
family (wife and 3 daughters - 13, 11, 9) are taking a bit of a 'break' from our comfortable/ 'traditional' life and heading to the
Caribbean for a few years (planning on 2). So... not too uncommon of a situation on this forum - and one we can't wait to begin. We're planning to live on the
boat this summer in Lake Michigan while continuing to
work, and sailing weekends to get fully acquainted with the
boat, living in a smaller space,etc. Then, heading south in October.
Anyway - a key part of this entire plan is to start with a solid /
seaworthy vessel - thus, the ask for a good
surveyor (to help minimize the risk of
buying a lemon).
Thanks in advance -
Mark