Buy US boat for Ontario - is anyone doing it?

[gymrat]

Originally Posted by Tetepare

First, be aware that in a 30 year old boat, there is going to be things that are suboptimal, broken, or worn out. When we thought we were going to put our C30TR on the market I went through the "near perfect" boat and made a list of things that weren't just right or needed eventual replacement- the list ran over 20 items.


To get to a survey requires a deposit and the Broker Dance, then the cost of the survey. Potentially, only to find that the boat is junk. There are members here from Oak Orchard, Rochester, Sodus, and Oswego. Maybe Buffalo and Sacketts? If you find a boat, do your homework then ask and chances are somebody can look at it- or knows the boat.


By "homework" I mean: make a list to send to the seller.
Type of engine
engine hours
last maintenance
type of auto pilot/ does it work
what electronics (blower, radio, etc) don't work
condition of sails- age, repairs
stuffing box last changed/ cutlass bearing
wet rudder
leaking ports and hatches / interior damage
cushions recovered/ replaced when? Mildew?
Ever in salt water?
Standing rig replaced (probably not with most Lake Ontario boats, and it's OK)


Etc etc. There is a website on survey 101 you can adapt to a list of questions. I don't recall what it is now, and have to run.


Note: narrow it down to a couple boats before you ask for someone to check it. I'm out of Sodus so know most of the Sodus boats, and some of the Fair Haven boats. I don't mind checking out a boat in the area to see if it's a beater- but I don't want to check five of them, right?

Can i just buy your boat?