Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
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Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
Well, I did it. Put an offer on a Carver Voyager 530 and it was accepted. I'm looking for a surveyor who is up on the Voyager model line. Prefer in the mid-west but can be any location if they are willing to travel.
I did a pretty good inspection but didn't test anything yet as the boat is up dry, and no power to anything.
I did a pretty good inspection but didn't test anything yet as the boat is up dry, and no power to anything.
Aaaarrrrggghhhh, avast matey!
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
May I suggest a diesel engine mechanical survey as well, with a performance sea trial when comes the time....good luck with this adventure.Max Sand wrote:QR_BBPOST Well, I did it. Put an offer on a Carver Voyager 530 and it was accepted. I'm looking for a surveyor who is up on the Voyager model line. Prefer in the mid-west but can be any location if they are willing to travel.
I did a pretty good inspection but didn't test anything yet as the boat is up dry, and no power to anything.
FWIW.....The above is just my opinion.
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
Congrats and good luck!! Keep us posted as you go through the process!!
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
Any help on finding a Survey guy?
Mid-west or anywhere else? FL? East coast?
Mid-west or anywhere else? FL? East coast?
Aaaarrrrggghhhh, avast matey!
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
What part of the Mid-west? That is a pretty big area. I may have someone for you, but he is not going to venture too far from my area. Doesn't have to, has plenty of work. I believe he worked for Carver for a while also, so that's a plus.
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
Boat is in Stillwater MN on the St Croix. Pls send his info along, maybe he'll make a trip just for me. hahaha
Aaaarrrrggghhhh, avast matey!
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
That's really not that far from Green Bay. You might have to pay for an overnight stay, but that might not add that much for a good survey for that large of a vessel!
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
Name is Rich Reichelsdorfer. email is rich@marineproservice.com 920-889-0758 If he doesn't want to travel that far, he can at least point you in some direction. He did not work for Carver in the past. Good luck!
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Re: Buying a Voyager 530, need survey
Excellent, thanks. I'll reach out, see what his situation is this spring.
Aaaarrrrggghhhh, avast matey!
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