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Surveyor

Scoring a Fix (or Two)

Most often, after a trawler is surveyed, negotiations will follow to allow for repairs and close a sale.

Critical Issues

Allotting time for a post-survey recap is a vital step in the boat-buying process.

Love at First Sight?

Not if you’re smart. Take the time to complete a pre-survey before you buy any boat.

Strategies for Making an Offer

With limited supply, sellers have held the upper hand in the trawler market, holding out for top-dollar offers from buyers.

Illustration by Daniel Zalkus

My Best Finds

On every used boat, treasures await. They’re usually wrapped in mystery, possibly alongside a pink thong.

Dometic marine air conditioner

Be Chill

Smart maintenance can head off air-conditioner problems before a boat loses its cool.