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Hope I'm not too late! Absolutely get a good surveyor. If you or a friend don't know one, I'll bet if you start a thread asking for references you'll get a number to choose from in your area. Have your surveyor pay particular attention to moisture in the deck. If the fittings, lifeline stanchions, and especially the hatch cover weren't rebedded on occasion there is a good chance that there has been water intrusion and damage to the core. Just for fun, google the owner's name. I once found that a seller had written an article for a sailing magazine about how he damaged his boat by purposely taking it out into a storm! I can't imagine that you will have any problem getting insurance. I insure mine through Boat US, 6 mos. for under $500. I'm in Ct., obviously it'll be more in Fl, but available.
Rob
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