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The Survey

Every used boat shows findings; a clean survey doesn’t exist. This section is about reading what a survey really means — and surviving the report that looks worse than the boat is.

The Survey

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The Survey Report Will Look Like a Disaster

Every used yacht shows findings — a clean survey doesn’t exist. The danger isn’t the boat; it’s what a long, frightening report does to a first-time buyer, and the well-meaning friend who ends more good deals than any real defect.

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