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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

I had a mechanic come out today and check the transom. He said he didn't find any soft spots, but he also didn't drill, he had like a...

May 5, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Haven't scheduled it yet, still deciding if it's worth it. They're expensive and if there's a 90% chance this boat is trashed I might...

May 5, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Yep, thanks both. I agree that it's most likely the transom. But the mechanic just gave it a Quick Look so I'm trying to find a time...

May 5, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

dumb question, just because I don't fully know where the leak is coming from: Is it definitely, unequivocally the case that a leak...

May 5, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Hi, can you say more about this? This feels like an important point but I'm not sure I'm understanding. Maybe I can clarify a few...

May 4, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Thank you this makes sense! I will probably have the surveyor do that test since I don't trust myself but it'll get done :)

May 4, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Yeah this one has a through bolted bracket, it has a fish finder transducer and a speedometer and some other stuff but it's definitely...

May 4, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

@alldodge Thank you for the self test. I don't think I understand. Clearly I'm dumb but why would you drill above the leak? Wouldn't...

May 3, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Thx all. Just to confirm, the strong sense I'm getting is that IF I were to have this boat surveyed (as the extent of the damage is...

May 3, 2025
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Batperson reacted to Sprig's post in the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues? with Like.

Thank you. That’s import information. If it was someone you didn't know or barely knew it would make the boat gift highly suspicious ...

May 3, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

lol I forgot about the assumption of suspicion on this site :) this boat belongs to my cousin, he is pretty solid financially and when...

May 3, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Thx. So my big worry is that the fact that the transom has been so recently wet might mess with their readings, since I feel like they...

May 3, 2025
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Batperson replied to the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?.

Even if the marine survey comes back and says the transom is fine? My major question is whether a marine survey will tell me whether or...

May 3, 2025
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Batperson posted the thread Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues? in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

Hello, I am being offered a free boat. It's a 1997 seaswirl striper. It has been a great boat, generally well maintained, etc. At...

May 3, 2025

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