Surveyor Cape May NJ Area

[hikersailor]

Looking for a surveyor familiar with catamarans in the Cape May NJ area. Any leads appreciated.

[Joe S]

you'll have to import one. suggest annapolis to start your search.

she on the hard or?
not certain of any lifts in the area that can haul her.

[hikersailor]

I pretty much thought it might be necessary to source someone from another area, but you never know. There are a couple listed in Cape May area. This is for a Leopard 38' which is currently on the hard and winterized. Difficult time of year to do this in this latitude with occasional sub freezing temps.

[Dulcesuenos]

Good luck with the boat, shes a beautiful girl! W all the upgrades she has I wonder how critical the seatrial is? Could conclude the deal based on a land only survey leave $X amount of cash in. Escrow to cover any unforseen issues till it warms up and you seatrial then . I can tell you how they sail, slow and easy and not effected much by waves! Like a nice conformable tank. We were cruising 7.3 in about 15-18 knots of wind with a fairly fouled bottom might pick up an extra knot once cleaned. No slapping on any point of sail in 3-4' short seas, blew by a 42 catalina. Pinching close, Motored about 7.5 wot. Comfortable 6knots at 2500 rpms

[hikersailor]

Yes, both myself and my buyers broker think a sea trial could be avoided along with the launch and out haul fees. I know this boat design will be a radical departure from my prior boat (Stiletto 27'), but I think the trade off will be worth it considering it will be my home 6 months or so a year. The vessel has a couple of minor blemishes, but for a 99' is not bad. With 200 hours on the diesels there should be no problems there. We will likely do a start and run of the engines though as rewinterizing them is not that big of a deal as would be the case of a full blown sea trial with installation of sails, etc. Did you happen to sail a Leopard 38' based on your comments. BTW I am in Tampa Bay area for next few weeks.