Looking to buy a used sailboat but don't know what to look for? Do you want to understand some basic things to watch out for in order to pre-qualify or eliminate sailboats from your want-to-buy list? We have you covered. Veteran surveyor, Jim, is here to walk us through all the things he would watch out for based on his 40+ years of experience surveying thousands of boats.
We take a look at sailboat propellers, max props, two-bladed props, three-bladed props, cutlass bearings, zincs, line cutters and prop shaft struts... and Jim helps us understand what to look for when buying a used sailboat.
His knowledge is immense and this is Part 1 in a multi-part series about things you can pay attention to when buying a used sailboat. Part 2 will cover rudders, keels, thru-hulls, bottom paint, and other critical things for buyers to take note of before getting serious and calling a surveyor.
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==============Segments==============
00:00 - Meet Jim, Veteran Surveyor
02:41 - Running gear pre-screening tips - prop shaft, prop, cutlass bearing
04:17 Tip #1 - Rotate the prop shaft
04:43 Tip #2 -Check prop shaft for play
06:19 Tip #3 - prop locknut should be the big one
08:29 Tip #4 - Check max prop blades for play
09:32 Tip #5 - Check line cutters
09:44 Tip #6 - Check zincs
10:10 Tip #7 - Check prop strut for rust
12:21 Tip #8 - Check your cutlass bearing for wear
13:35 Tip #9 - Prop should be close to strut
15:08 - Ask us a question with comment/email
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