As part of the purchase advice, we first inspect the freely accessible and visible components of the boat above and below deck.  Below deck, among other things, the floorboards and any cladding must be lifted or, depending on the construction, dismantled to allow access to neuralgic spots. Since e.g. We can show you how to do this.  During the thorough review, we ask the seller a few “right” questions that arise during the course of the assessment. If, for example, the seacocks are still the first ones on a 30-year-old boat, this poses a significant safety risk. Many owners are not aware of this, as the seacocks are often difficult to access and are rarely moved.  If, for example, the standing rigging of a sailing yacht is more than 15 years old, it is no longer or only partially insured. The seller’s statement that it still “looks good” is of no use to you as a buyer.