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Thank you for the reply. Was hit by lightning a couple weeks ago. Boat is on the hard in SWFL. I’m in Denver visiting friends working on my to do list for both repairs and refurbish before I head out next season. Stephen. PS it was loud and scary.
Rich,
Thanks for the link, however I beleive the info comparing the P422 sloop / cutter vs ketch is incomplete. The J measurement is 3 feet less however all other measurements are the same. When comparing the same source for P424 sloop / cutter vs ketch there is significant difference in main mast height and boom lenght along with J measurements.
Will keep looking. Stephen
Wow, these are great replies. The facts here should be posted under info for new buyers.
I agree about some surveyor’s. Many surveyors, like home inspector walk around with a list and pencil, checking off items they may or may not have looked at. I always ask for samples of survey’s they have completed on similar vessels, so I know what I am getting.
The best surveyor I ever worked with was Peter Kronick out of Sheboygan Wis. He was a retired US Navy Capt with degrees as a surveyor and naval architecture. He once talked me out of purchasing a boat. He was livid that the broker had knowing made false representation of the condition of the boat that was not apparent on a visual inspection. I remember him putting his marlin spike through a 1’x1′ beam up to his elbow. After that he grabbed me and RAN off the boat. He said the paint was probably holding the boat together.
I eventually purchased a P365. His survey included a complete to do list of items he suggested I improve after purchase, even though those items were acceptable per the purchase and sales agreement.
I feel I am prepared for my visit. Thank you to all.
