Check the oil. If it looks like chocolate milk, water is leaking into the engine—a potential "walk away" issue.
Look at the wire cables (shrouds). Any "meat hooks" (broken wire strands) mean the whole rig likely needs replacing.
Expired flares, old life jackets, worn-out sails, and standing rigging over 15 years old can cost thousands to replace immediately after purchase. 🔍 Phase 3: The 10-Minute Inspection
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Check the oil. If it looks like chocolate milk, water is leaking into the engine—a potential "walk away" issue.
Look at the wire cables (shrouds). Any "meat hooks" (broken wire strands) mean the whole rig likely needs replacing. buying a sailboat for dummies
Expired flares, old life jackets, worn-out sails, and standing rigging over 15 years old can cost thousands to replace immediately after purchase. 🔍 Phase 3: The 10-Minute Inspection Check the oil
by Daniel Spurr: A comprehensive guide to 84 popular used models. old life jackets