Eje Wåhlstedt provides the boat buyer with the necessary knowledge to be able to make the best possible decision concerning the purchase, and avoid unpleasant surprises.How do you know what type of sailing boat is suited to the waters and for the pur ...
Eje Wåhlstedt provides the boat buyer with the necessary knowledge to be able to make the best possible decision concerning the purchase, and avoid unpleasant surprises.
How do you know what type of sailing boat is suited to the waters and for the purposes you have in mind? You are also given advice on what you should look out for in order to check that the boat is worth its price. This applies primarily to used boats, but even for new boats it is important to check that the stated performance and specifications are correct.
The book includes information on:
- the various categories of CE certification with recommended waters for boats and the construction standards before the CE certification era.
- the life-time of the components of which a boat consists.
- the price levels in relation to the boat’s size and age.
- expected costs for updating and repairs of used boats of various ages and sizes.
- what training you need, and safety equipment that must be stowed on board depending on type of boat.
- common faults for ten types of boat
- how you can test the boat
Eje Wåhlstedt has been appointed by the Swedish Maritime Administration and authorised by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce to inspect and value ships and boats for the last forty years.