I've contacted a yacht broker in St. Maarten regarding a possible offer on a boat there. I am in California and would be there for the survey. He suggested to me that I can go ahead and have a survey performed and then I could put an offer in.
This seems like a good idea to me, as I would be out the money for a survey anyway should the vessel not be acceptable or we couldn't come together on a final purchase price.
What do you think? Does his offer sound "shady" in any way or is he really trying to work with me on this?
Also...has anyone had or heard of anyone who has had dealings with
Caribbean Marine Surveyors (BVI) Ltd. : British Virgin Islands & the Caribbean?
They charge $17.00 per foot with a $500.00 minimum. The boat is 34' LOA.
Thank you for any help or guidance you can give me.
This seems like a good idea to me, as I would be out the money for a survey anyway should the vessel not be acceptable or we couldn't come together on a final purchase price.
What do you think? Does his offer sound "shady" in any way or is he really trying to work with me on this?
Also...has anyone had or heard of anyone who has had dealings with
Caribbean Marine Surveyors (BVI) Ltd. : British Virgin Islands & the Caribbean?
They charge $17.00 per foot with a $500.00 minimum. The boat is 34' LOA.
Thank you for any help or guidance you can give me.