Flying Out Friday · Privilege 37 Owner Version · 1996

What's in this report

16 sectionsⓘ

ES Executive Summary VERDICT

1 The Listing Open

2 Model Profile & Specifications Open

★ Intelligence Context Model intelligence briefing

3 Market Intelligence Price position

4 Owner Intelligence 4 fleet issues

2A Photo Intelligence Every photo read, gaps logged

2B Video Intelligence The route the camera walked

5A Equipment — Mechanical & Systems Engine, electrical, tanks

5B Equipment — Deck, Rig & Ground Tackle Rigging, anchoring, sails

5C Equipment — Navigation Electronics Chartplotter, AIS, comms

5D Equipment — Comfort & Liveability Cabins, galley, systems

6 Sail Inventory Wardrobe, sail by sail

7 Safety Equipment Life raft, EPIRB, MOB

8 Structural Risk Map 7-zone risk map

9 True Cost of Ownership — Year One Full itemised budget

10 Remediation Costs & Leverage Fully itemised inside

11 The Documents to Ask For 6 documents to request

12 The Email to Send Loaded from this listing's own gaps

13 Key Price Factors 9 leverage points

14 Surveyor Briefing Priority checklist

15 5-Year Maintenance Schedule Year-by-year projection

16 Next Steps Pre-offer & pre-survey checklist

Intelligence Report — Privilege 37 Owner Version · 1996 · Hog Island, Grenada · FOF-218D6246

Sections investigatedⓘ

Equipment items audited

Surveyor inspection points

Documented findings

Critical items flagged

Everything you need to negotiate with total confidence, close the best deal before anyone else — and step aboard the boat of your dreams knowing exactly what you own.

Executive Summary

Verdict

Asking Price

$148,500

Documents to Request

claims with no paperwork behind them — priced as due until the seller's document arrives

Total Findingsⓘ

material findings — from the 79-point audit

Findings by Severity

1 critical · 3 to resolve with paperwork · 5 high-risk

across the full audit

Verdict

Caution

the call, from the evidence — argued below

Largest Single Stake

up to $50,000

Engine hours discrepancy — unresolved

→ where it's argued

Total Remediation

$18,500 – $112,600

low if the seller's paperwork exists — high if it doesn't. The spread is the negotiation.

→ §10

Year One Budget

$29,200–$86,000

parts only — no labour, no purchase price

→ §9

5-Year Spend

$44,200–$138,000

Year One included, plus four years of routine upkeep

→ §15

Annual Upkeep · Years 2–5

$4,000 – $13,000

rounded — the steady state once Year One is behind you

→ §9

Summary Analysis

S/V YellowRock is a 30-year-old Privilege 37 Owner Version catamaran currently on a mooring in Grenada. The listing documents a genuine run of recent consumable maintenance — new LiFePO4 batteries (May 2025), new anchor chain (May 2025), fresh antifouling (April 2025), a serviced Westerbeke generator (May 2024) — and the boat carries a credible bluewater equipment list. Against that, the drivetrain picture is unresolved: engine hours are not only undisclosed but internally contradicted (the listing itself flags a discrepancy spanning 1,066 to 4,077 hours across the two Volvo 30hp units), and the saildrive bellows service history is silent. On a 30-year-old hull with twin saildrives, those two unknowns together represent the single largest financial and safety exposure in the purchase. Standing rigging age is undocumented. The Bombard liferaft is seller-disclosed as needing service or replacement. Photo and video evidence shows extensive acrylic crazing on salon windows, loose and unsecured wiring runs in multiple locations, cosmetic varnish failure throughout the interior, and a cracked head basin. The hull-to-bridgedeck junction, bilge, chainplates, and engine spaces were not shown in the seller's own footage — each is a survey priority on a hull of this age.

This listing has been on the market for a documented minimum of 816 days at $148,500 — a long exposure at this price with this level of documentation. Informed buyers have had ample time to ask about the drivetrain and rigging history; the answers are still not in the ad. That is the buyer's primary leverage: the engine-hours discrepancy and the absence of saildrive and rigging service records are closeable questions — if the seller can produce the paperwork, the risk profile changes materially; if he cannot, the remediation budget for worst-case scenarios is substantial and must be reflected in any offer. The liferaft, window glazing, and A/C service are secondary but real Year-One items. The price position relative to condition is the buyer's call once the drivetrain and rigging questions are answered.

Start here

The verdict on this boat

The one-page version. Every line points to the section that proves it.

Condition at a glance

Engine & drivetrain Needs attention now §5A Rig, sails & deck gear Needs attention now §5B · §6 Hull & structure Budget for it §8 Electrical & power No concerns raised §5A Navigation Needs attention now §5C Safety Needs attention now §7 Comfort & liveaboard Budget for it §5D

The five that matter most

1 Engine hours internally contradicted — true service life unknown The listing itself flags a discrepancy: starboard engine is listed as both 1,066.1 and 3,672 hours; port as both 4,061.9 and 4,077 hours. Critical findings
2 Saildrive bellows and seals — age and service history undisclosed The listing documents recent consumable work in detail (batteries, chain, antifouling, generator service) but makes no mention of saildrive bellows or seal replacement… Critical findings
3 Standing rigging — age and service history undisclosed The listing documents multiple recent upgrades with dates but makes no mention of standing rigging replacement or inspection. Critical findings
4 Bombard liferaft — seller-disclosed as needing service or replacement The seller explicitly states the Bombard liferaft needs servicing or replacing. Critical findings
5 Salon window glazing — crazed (confirmed in photos and video) Confirmed in Photos 23, 24 and seller's footage at 1:16–1:18. Panel replacement $800–$2,500 parts; full replacement if frames compromised $6,000–$18,000 parts. §10

Everything above is argued in full below — the evidence, the costs, and what to say to the seller.

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Critical & Priority Findings

1 critical · 3 to resolve with paperwork · 5 high-risk — the 4 critical and paperwork items are carded below; the 5 high-risk ride the section tables, flagged in their ratings. Each priced, each with the exact question that resolves it and feeds your leverage

Critical stakes · Drivetrain Seller disclosed — consequence sized

Engine hours internally contradicted — true service life unknown

The listing itself flags a discrepancy: starboard engine is listed as both 1,066.1 and 3,672 hours; port as both 4,061.9 and 4,077 hours. The true accumulated hours on either engine are unknown. The Volvo 30hp units driving Volvo SD20-designated saildrives have a consensus service life of 3,000–5,000 hours; at the higher stated figures, one or both engines may be at or beyond that threshold.

Budget

$3,000–$10,000 parts for a major service (injectors/valves) per engine if hours are mid-life and documented; $10,000–$24,000 parts per engine for a rebuild if hours are high; $24,000–$50,000 parts for a repower of both legs if either engine is past service life — the spread is that wide because the hours are that uncertain.

Verify

Demand the original engine logbooks, dated hour-meter photographs, and any service invoices for both engines before exchange. If the seller cannot reconcile the discrepancy in writing, commission an independent engine survey with compression and oil-analysis tests on both units.

Leverage

An unresolved hours discrepancy on both engines is a documented unknown the seller has not closed in 816+ days on market. Raise it first, in writing, and require reconciliation before any other negotiation proceeds. If the high figures are correct and service history is absent, the repower scenario ($24,000–$50,000 parts) is the table number.

Critical stakes · Drivetrain Found by omission

Saildrive bellows and seals — age and service history undisclosed

The listing documents recent consumable work in detail (batteries, chain, antifouling, generator service) but makes no mention of saildrive bellows or seal replacement on either of the two Volvo SD20-designated legs. On a 30-year-old hull, bellows failure is a sinking risk — the saildrive aperture is below the waterline and a failed diaphragm floods the hull rapidly. The service interval for this class of saildrive diaphragm is widely cited at 5–7 years, though no Volvo Penta-published interval exists for the SD20 designation (see nomenclature note below).

Budget

$3,000–$8,000 parts for bellows and seals on both legs together (one set per leg × 2); $14,000–$26,000 parts if either leg requires full saildrive unit replacement.

Verify

Demand the bellows and seal service record for both legs — the date, the yard, and the parts used. If no record exists, require a haulout inspection of both diaphragms before exchange. This is a non-negotiable survey item: the surveyor must inspect both legs out of the water.

Leverage

An owner who itemised a battery upgrade and new anchor chain but omitted a bellows service record is telling you something. If no paperwork exists, budget the full bellows replacement on both legs and present it as a condition of purchase.

Critical stakes · Rig Found by omission

Standing rigging — age and service history undisclosed

The listing documents multiple recent upgrades with dates but makes no mention of standing rigging replacement or inspection. On a 30-year-old hull, wire rigging past 10 years (the governing-body guideline) is a dismasting risk. The genoa furler received new bearings in 2021, which confirms the seller tracks rig maintenance — the silence on the wire itself is therefore informative.

Budget

$8,000–$18,000 parts for a full re-rig on a 35–45 ft vessel; mast unstep, crane and re-step is a separate operation priced once in the Year-One table.

Verify

Demand a rigging invoice dated within the last 10 years. If none exists, require a full rig inspection aloft (mast climber or drone) and swage/terminal inspection at survey. The surveyor briefing carries the specific checks.

Leverage

No rigging paperwork on a 30-year-old bluewater cat is a hard negotiating point. If the seller cannot produce an invoice, the full re-rig cost is a legitimate deduction from any offer.

Critical · Safety Seller disclosed — consequence sized

Bombard liferaft — seller-disclosed as needing service or replacement

The seller explicitly states the Bombard liferaft needs servicing or replacing. The Bombard brand is a leisure-grade raft; for bluewater use an offshore/ISO-rated unit is the appropriate standard. The raft's current certification status is unknown.

Budget

$400–$1,200 parts for recertification of an existing offshore-rated raft; $2,500–$5,000 parts for a replacement offshore/ISO 4–6 person unit.

Verify

Inspect the raft canister for the last service date stamp. If the raft is out of certification or the Bombard is leisure-grade only, budget replacement with an offshore-rated unit before departure.

Leverage

Seller-disclosed defect — price it in directly. A replacement offshore raft is a concrete, quotable number.

1The Listing

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The Listing, As Published

Current asking price	$148,500
Price reduction	None disclosed
Days on market	816+ (for sale since at least May 2024 — buyer-evidenced)
Location	Hog Island, Grenada
Listed by	Not disclosed
Broker phone	Not disclosed
Listing ID	—
Listing	—
Photos supplied	39
Videos supplied	2

Market Context

The Privilege 37 Owner Version is a relatively rare French-built bluewater catamaran from the mid-1990s Jeantot Marine era, a period when Privilege was establishing its reputation for performance-oriented cruising cats. Production numbers were modest, and examples reaching the market tend to cluster in the Caribbean and Mediterranean — the two regions where French-built bluewater cats concentrate after their working lives. Buyer interest in this model comes primarily from experienced bluewater couples seeking a proven offshore platform with a French pedigree, and from buyers who value the owner's-version layout (the nacelle queen berth and galley-down configuration) over the charter-optimised alternatives. Price for this model and era is driven almost entirely by drivetrain condition and documentation, rig history, and the quality of the electrical and watermaking systems — a well-documented example commands a meaningful premium over one with silent service history. The Grenada location is a practical positive for a Caribbean-bound buyer (no delivery passage required) but adds friction for a European buyer who must factor in a transatlantic delivery or shipping.

Listing Description (abridged)

"Introducing "YellowRock," a remarkable Alliaura Privilege 37 catamaran built in 1996. Privilege catamarans are designed and constructed in France for performance, safety, and comfort. The Privilege 37 is well recognized among bluewater cruising enthusiasts, offering a robust structure, high-quality materials, and excellent seakeeping. YellowRock is the coveted owner's version: spacious three-cabin layout with a large salon, galley-down in the port hull open to the bridge deck. Owner's suite in the port hull (queen bed in central nacelle), en-suite electric head, walk-in shower, separate basin. Aft guest cabins in each hull with queen berths, basins, storage, overhead hatch + porthole. Starboard forward: shower with tub, Jabsco hand-pump head, basin. Panoramic salon with French doors to cockpit, three opening hatches, nav station to starboard, dining for eight. Light cherry woodwork. Expansive aft cockpit, Sunbrella cushions, teak table for six. FEATURES: Spacious cockpit/living area; good bridge deck clearance; 150nm+ day runs; sails upwind well; watermaker 20 gal/hr; Westerbeke diesel generator (serviced May 2024); new antifouling Apr 2025; new LiFePO4 batteries May 2025 (495AH); new anchor chain May 2025. Hull is glass RP with PVC foam core (coach roof and bulkheads too). Engines: Two Volvo 30hp with Volvo SD20 saildrives. Air conditioning 4 units."

Flying Out Friday Note — What This Listing Doesn't Say

The listing flags the engine-hours discrepancy itself — a rare and important disclosure that the buyer must resolve before exchange. The Bombard liferaft is also seller-disclosed as needing service or replacement. The listing describes 'Volvo SD20 saildrives': Volvo Penta does not manufacture an SD20 unit — that designation belongs to Yanmar. Volvo Penta's own saildrive range uses the 110S/120S/130S/150S series. The actual unit fitted should be confirmed by reading the data plate on each leg; this affects parts sourcing and any published service intervals. The listing has been on the market for a documented minimum of 816 days (evidence: May 2024 generator service record in the listing); at this price and documentation level, informed buyers have had ample opportunity to ask about the drivetrain and rigging — the answers remain absent from the ad. VAT status is not mentioned in the listing; for a vessel in Grenada (non-EU), EU VAT is not directly applicable, but any buyer intending to import the vessel to the EU or UK should confirm its VAT-paid status and flag history before purchase.

2Model Profile & Specifications

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Vessel Specifications

Make / Model

Privilege 37 Owner Version

Year

1996 (hull age 30 years)

LOA

36.58 ft (11.15 m)

Beam

21.5 ft (6.55 m)

Draft

3.92 ft (1.19 m)

Max Headroom

6'3" (1.91 m)

Displacement

14,300 lbs (6,486 kg)

Engine

2× Volvo SD20 saildrive

Fuel

Diesel

Fuel Tank

180 L (48 gal)

Fresh Water Tank

301 L (80 gal)

Rig

Sloop

Hull

GRP - PVC foam sandwich

The Numbers — and What They Mean

Displacement / Length

D/L 162

Light — the cruising-cat mainstream. Light enough to sail well in the trades, with enough body to carry stores and sit quietly at anchor

How heavy she is for her waterline length. On this scale under ~180 = light · 180–300 = moderate · 300+ = heavy. ⚠️ The scale was built for monohulls, so cruising cats sit low on it by design — a low number here is not a race boat, it is a catamaran.

Beam / LOA

0.59

A genuinely wide platform — the multihull payoff: enormous interior volume, a level deck underfoot, and initial stability a monohull can't match.

How wide she sits for her length. Monohulls ~0.30 · cruising cats ~0.50–0.55 · at 0.59 she's beamy even for a cat — great living space, but mind marina beam charges and haul-out width.

Hull Speed (theoretical)

7.8 kn

The old displacement-mode ceiling — but a catamaran routinely sails straight past it off the wind, because it doesn't drag the deep stern wave like a heavy monohull does.

1.34 × √waterline — the classic monohull speed limit. On a light cat, read it as a floor in a good breeze, not a cap: expect high single digits into the low teens reaching in fresh trades.

Bridgedeck Clearance

Guideline ≈ 26"

The number that tells you whether she rides quietly or pounds — the air gap between the water and the underwing. Too little and she slams upwind in a seaway (tiring, wet, hard on the structure); enough and she stays quiet and dry.

More clearance = drier, quieter, more offshore-capable; less = more slamming, worse loaded. Offshore rule of thumb ≈ 0.70 × LOA in feet — about 26" for her length. No published figure for this model, and the listing only calls it ‘good’ — confirm by measurement, especially given her loadout (a cat sits lower loaded than it did at the factory).

Flying Out Friday read · Design character

What the spec sheet can't tell you: how this design actually behaves — under way, at anchor, and over the years. Read this before you compare her to any other boat.

The Privilege 37 Owner Version is Marc Lombard's interpretation of a performance-oriented bluewater cruising catamaran for a couple or small family — drawn for passage-making rather than charter. The GRP/PVC foam sandwich construction keeps displacement low, and the hull form prioritises upwind ability and seakeeping over the beamy, volume-maximised profile of contemporary charter cats. The owner's version layout — nacelle queen berth in the port hull, galley-down open to the bridgedeck, panoramic salon — is a deliberate choice for liveaboard comfort over cabin count. The wide beam (21.5 ft) gives excellent stability and cockpit volume. At 36.6 ft LOA with 30hp per hull, the boat is adequately powered for harbour manoeuvring but relies on sail for passage efficiency. The sloop rig with inner forestay gives flexibility for heavy-weather sail reduction. This is a boat for experienced sailors who want a French-pedigree offshore platform, not a first-time cat buyer or a charter operator.

Production History

Builder

Jeantot Marine, France (later Alliaura Marine after corporate restructuring)

Designer

Marc Lombard Architecture Navale, France

Production years

Privilege 37 produced approximately 1993–2001; exact production run not independently confirmed — verify with Alliaura Marine

Helm

Protected port helm with double-wide helm chair; single helm station to port under hardtop bimini

Model Note

The Privilege 37 Owner Version is a French-built bluewater cruising catamaran from the Jeantot Marine era, constructed in GRP with PVC foam sandwich throughout hull, coach roof, and bulkheads. PVC foam core resists moisture spread better than balsa but the bond-line at high-stress zones (hull-to-bridgedeck junction, mast compression area, chainplate zones) is the critical survey focus on a 30-year-old hull. The nacelle owner's berth is a structural feature unique to this version and requires specific inspection of the bonding between the nacelle pod and the port hull. Age-related items most relevant to this hull: saildrive bellows and seals (sinking risk if failed, no published Volvo Penta interval for the SD20 designation — confirm the actual unit by reading the data plate); standing rigging (30 years is well past the 8–10 year governing-body guideline); through-hulls and seacocks (30-year-old bronze fittings may be approaching dezincification); acrylic/polycarbonate glazing (confirmed crazed on this hull); and the hull-to-bridgedeck junction (inspect for cracking, movement, or water ingress at the bond-line). The model has a strong reputation among bluewater cruisers for seakeeping and upwind ability; resale is supported by the owner's-version layout and the Privilege brand's standing in the French cruising community.

★Intelligence Context

Full report

Things about this exact model that most buyers — and plenty of owners — never knew.

Flying Out Friday insight

The Privilege 37 was one of the first production cruising catamarans to use PVC foam sandwich construction throughout — not just in the hull topsides, but in the coach roof and bulkheads too. At a time when most production cats were still building with solid GRP or balsa core, Jeantot Marine's choice of closed-cell PVC foam gave the 37 a structural advantage in moisture resistance that balsa-cored contemporaries simply could not match. The tradeoff — and the question every surveyor asks — is whether the bond-line between the foam and the GRP skins has remained intact at high-stress zones over 30 years.

Flying Out Friday insight

Marc Lombard went on to design some of the most successful offshore racing multihulls in the world, including multiple ORMA 60 trimarans and the Outremer 45. The Privilege 37 was an early commission in his career, and the hull lines show it — the entry is finer and the rocker more pronounced than most cruising cats of the era. Owners who have sailed both the 37 and later Privilege models consistently report that the 37 points higher and is more comfortable in a chop, at the cost of slightly less interior volume per foot of LOA.

Flying Out Friday insight

The 'Owner Version' designation is not cosmetic — it represents a fundamentally different structural layout from the standard Privilege 37. The nacelle queen berth sits in a central pod between the two hulls, accessed from the port hull, which required Jeantot Marine to engineer a structural bridge between the hulls at that point. This makes the owner's version heavier and slightly stiffer in torsion than the standard layout, but it also means the nacelle area is a structural junction that survives on the integrity of its bonding — a survey focus that the standard version simply does not share.

Flying Out Friday insight

Privilege catamarans of the Jeantot Marine era (pre-2000) were built in relatively small numbers and have a strong owner-retention record among bluewater cruisers. The fleet that completed the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) in the 1990s and early 2000s included a disproportionate number of Privilege 37s relative to their production volume — a pattern that reflects both the design's offshore capability and the loyalty of owners who bought them. The consequence for the used market is that when a Privilege 37 does appear, it has often been sailed hard and far, and the service history of the drivetrain tells the whole story of what that passage-making life cost the boat.

Flying Out Friday insight

The Privilege 37's saildrive configuration — twin legs, each driving a three-blade prop — was considered advanced for a production cruising cat in 1996, but it introduced a maintenance obligation that the charter industry later learned to price carefully. Saildrive diaphragm failure on a moored or anchored boat is a well-documented sinking scenario: the aperture is below the waterline, and a failed bellows floods the hull faster than most bilge pump systems can respond. The question that separates a well-maintained Privilege 37 from a liability is not whether the engines run — it is whether anyone can produce the bellows service record.

3Market Intelligence

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Market Position — Privilege 37 Owner Version

No live comparable listings were available for this report. Price position is assessed against the condition findings in §13 Key Price Factors.

4Owner Intelligence

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What Owners Love

Exceptional upwind performance for a cruising cat — owners consistently report the Privilege 37 points higher than most production cats of its era

The owner's version nacelle berth is genuinely private and comfortable — a true double with walk-around access not found in most cats of this size

Galley-down layout open to the bridgedeck gives a sociable, liveaboard-friendly flow between cooking and cockpit

PVC foam sandwich construction is lighter and more moisture-resistant than the balsa-cored contemporaries it competed with

Panoramic salon with French doors and three opening hatches gives exceptional light and ventilation in the tropics

Strong bluewater pedigree — the 37 has a documented offshore passage record including multiple Atlantic crossings

Known Fleet Issues

High

Saloon window and portlight leaks

The fleet's most reported ageing point: the large forward-facing saloon glazing and portlights outlive their sealant, and water migrating down the frames finds the interior joinery and the forward bulkhead if left unaddressed. This listing's own photos show the early signs — staining at the forward hatch surround and streaking below ports (§2A). Ask when the glazing was last re-bedded; if no invoice exists, assume it is original.

High

Hull-to-bridgedeck junction bond-line

The junction between the hulls and the bridgedeck/nacelle is a high-stress structural zone on any catamaran, and on the owner's version the nacelle pod adds a second bond-line. Cosmetic cracking is common and manageable; movement or water ingress at the bond is a structural finding. Inspect with a moisture meter and tap-test at survey.

Medium

Acrylic/polycarbonate glazing degradation

Salon windows on this model are exposed to intense tropical UV and typically require replacement at 15–20 years. Crazing is confirmed on this hull.

Medium

Deck hardware core moisture

The deck and coachroof are GRP/PVC foam sandwich — light, stiff and more moisture-resistant than the balsa-cored contemporaries, but hardware that has never been re-bedded lets water reach the core around winches, tracks and bimini mounts. Streaking below deck-level fittings on this hull (§2A) is exactly the pattern to chase with a moisture meter at survey.

2APhoto Intelligence

Full report

Every listing photo read against our visual defect signature library — the way a surveyor reads them. Photos suggest; the survey confirms.

Photos analysed

Equipment identified

Condition observations

Silence signals

Medium

Care-culture read

This listing discloses 60% of what the 79-point Audit covers. · Partially disclosed — treated as a Audit Report.

The Audit checks every listing against the items a buyer needs evidenced. This listing documents 60% of them. Below full disclosure the report runs as an audit: an undocumented item is priced as if the work is due — and a seller's document takes it off the number.

Photo Index · 39 analysed

Every analysed photo, numbered — so every "seen in" reference below is easy to find.

What the Photos Show

Two kinds of card below: Confirmed aboard — equipment the camera verifies — and condition observations. The coloured chip is the attention each needs before purchase — Low note it · Medium plan for it · High resolve before any offer.

Radar dome — dome-type radar on a dedicated pole/arch above the coach roof; the brand reads differently across photos (Raymarine in 3–4, Garmin-type in 39) — confirm make, inclusion in the sale and that the display unit is operational; not mentioned in the listing text

seen in3439 Confirmed aboard

MPPT solar charge controller (EPever brand) — wall-mounted below decks, with the associated wiring visible in the owner's cabin; consistent with the listed LiFePO4 battery upgrade — confirm the solar array size and how the panels are mounted on deck (through-bolted to a structural surface?)

seen in534 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Garmin chartplotter / MFD (two units at nav station)

Garmin chartplotter / MFD (two units at nav station) — two Garmin displays at the nav station alongside a Furuno unit and analogue instruments; confirm models, whether charts and subscriptions are current, and inclusion in the sale

seen in9192033 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of VHF radio (handheld, in charging cradle at nav station)

VHF radio (handheld, in charging cradle at nav station) — handheld VHF at the nav station; confirm whether a fixed-mount VHF with DSC is also fitted, and inclusion in the sale

seen in9192033 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Jabsco hand-pump head (starboard forward head)

Jabsco hand-pump head (starboard forward head) — consistent with listing description; verify hose condition and seacocks at survey

seen in7 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Electric head (port/owner's suite head)

Electric head (port/owner's suite head) — appears to be a low-profile electric marine toilet; verify seacocks and hose condition at survey

seen in11 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Dual stainless galley sinks

Dual stainless galley sinks — twin round stainless sinks in the port hull galley; confirm hot/cold pressurised water supply is operational

seen in1022 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Cockpit bimini/arch structure with canvas

Cockpit bimini/arch structure with canvas — canvas bimini visible over cockpit; confirm whether solar panels (if deck-mounted) are fastened to this frame or to a structural arch

seen in4123 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Owner's cabin berth — central nacelle queen berth

Owner's cabin berth — central nacelle queen berth — berth appears to be in the central nacelle of the port hull as described; access visible on one side only from these photos — confirm walk-around clearance on both sides at viewing

seen in65 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Furuno chartplotter / MFD

Furuno chartplotter / MFD — at the nav station alongside the Garmin units; verify model and functionality at survey, and whether it conveys with the sale

seen in192033 Confirmed aboard

2 items identified in one frame

Multi-circuit breaker panel — large panel with labelled breakers visible at nav station; labelling legible in photo — verify all circuits functional at survey

Chest freezer / large refrigeration unit — upright chest-style white refrigeration unit visible in salon/bridgedeck area; confirm type (fridge or freezer) and whether it is 12V/AC or compressor-based

seen in181933 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of 2-burner LPG hob (gimballed or fixed)

2-burner LPG hob (gimballed or fixed) — two-burner gas hob visible in port hull galley; no oven visible — confirm LPG locker location and solenoid shut-off

seen in222324 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of CruiseRO Water watermaker control panel

CruiseRO Water watermaker control panel — CruiseRO panel with flow meter, pressure gauges and yellow-handled valves on the hull side in the passageway; consistent with the listed 20 gal/hr unit — verify at survey, confirm membrane service date and last pickle/run

seen in1736 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Helm station instruments (engine gauges, throttle controls)

Helm station instruments (engine gauges, throttle controls) — analogue engine gauges and PORT/STBD throttle/gear controls visible at helm; chartplotter mount visible above — confirm all instruments functional at survey

seen in16 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Tender: inflatable dinghy visible in anchorage background

Tender: inflatable dinghy visible in anchorage background — inflatable tender visible in anchorage background through salon window; confirm tender and outboard inclusion in sale

seen in33 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Fire extinguishers (Kidde, multiple)

Fire extinguishers (Kidde, multiple) — Kidde extinguishers visible in at least 3 locations, one at the base of the nav station; verify inspection tags and service dates at survey

seen in181927283335 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Air conditioning unit (vent grille visible in owner's cabin)

Air conditioning unit (vent grille visible in owner's cabin) — louvred vent grille consistent with one of the listed 4 A/C units; confirm all 4 units operational

seen in34 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Tender: Whaly hard dinghy with Suzuki outboard

Tender: Whaly hard dinghy with Suzuki outboard — appears to be a Whaly-brand rigid GRP dinghy with a small Suzuki outboard; confirm whether tender and outboard convey with the sale

seen in37 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Solar panels — multiple rigid panels on dedicated aluminium frame/arch

Solar panels — multiple rigid panels on dedicated aluminium frame/arch — at least three rigid panels visible on what appears to be a custom aluminium frame structure spanning the stern; confirm how the frame is mounted and whether panels convey

seen in39 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo of Mainsail with green stack-pack/lazy-bag cover

Mainsail with green stack-pack/lazy-bag cover — green Sunbrella-type lazy bag fitted to the boom; sail condition not assessable with cover on — verify at survey

seen in3839 Confirmed aboard

Listing photo — Visible staining and discolouration running from deck-level fittings and port surrounds on the bridgedeck/coach-roof sides in Photos 3 and 4

Visible staining and discolouration running from deck-level fittings and port surrounds on the bridgedeck/coach-roof sides in Photos 3 and 4 — Streaking visible below deck-level fittings and port surrounds is consistent with water tracking from deck hardware; verify at survey whether core moisture is present in these areas

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in34 Medium

Listing photo — Main sail cover (green canvas) appears weathered and shows uneven surface texture and fading in Photos 1, 2, 3, and 4

Main sail cover (green canvas) appears weathered and shows uneven surface texture and fading in Photos 1, 2, 3, and 4 — Green sail cover appears UV-faded and surface-worn; consistent with canvas approaching end of service life — verify stitching integrity and whether the sail beneath has been protected

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in1234 Low

Listing photo — Salon seating cushion and nav-station ottoman cushion show surface scuffing, creasing, and soiling visible in Photo 9

Salon seating cushion and nav-station ottoman cushion show surface scuffing, creasing, and soiling visible in Photo 9 — Upholstery on the salon seat and nav-station ottoman shows surface scuffing and soiling in 1 photo; consistent with normal liveaboard use — verify at viewing whether foam has collapsed

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in9 Low

Listing photo — Varnish peeling and flaking visible on the inner face of the cabin door surround in Photo 12

Varnish peeling and flaking visible on the inner face of the cabin door surround in Photo 12 — Varnish failure with visible peeling on 1 door panel; consistent with moisture cycling — verify whether the underlying timber shows any swelling or delamination at survey

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in12 Low

Listing photo — Galley countertop in Photo 10 shows a heavily worn green laminate/Formica surface with visible chips and discolouration

Galley countertop in Photo 10 shows a heavily worn green laminate/Formica surface with visible chips and discolouration — Galley counter laminate appears heavily worn with surface chips and discolouration in 1 photo; cosmetic issue but verify substrate is not absorbing moisture at edges

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in10 Low

Listing photo — Shower curtain on the starboard forward head shows mildew staining along the lower edge visible in Photo 11

Shower curtain on the starboard forward head shows mildew staining along the lower edge visible in Photo 11 — Mildew staining visible on shower curtain in 1 photo; consistent with a wet-use compartment — verify that the shower sump drains freely and that no mildew has tracked onto the GRP surfaces

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in11 Low

Listing photo — Multiple small through-hull fittings and what appear to be raw-water discharge ports visible at the waterline on the port hull in Photo 3, with minor staining around them

Multiple small through-hull fittings and what appear to be raw-water discharge ports visible at the waterline on the port hull in Photo 3, with minor staining around them — Fittings visible at or near the waterline show minor staining; verify seacock condition and backing plate integrity at survey — a 1996 vessel may have original bronze seacocks approaching service life

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in3 Medium

Listing photo — Cockpit cushion fabric on helm seat (Photo 15) shows heavy grey soiling and surface grime across the seat pad

Cockpit cushion fabric on helm seat (Photo 15) shows heavy grey soiling and surface grime across the seat pad — Helm seat cushion visible in Photo 15 shows heavy surface soiling consistent with prolonged UV and weather exposure; verify condition of all cockpit cushion sets at viewing — replacement may be required

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in15 Low

Listing photo — Helm pedestal area (Photo 16) shows an open storage compartment with loose hardware, wiring, and fittings visible and unsecured

Helm pedestal area (Photo 16) shows an open storage compartment with loose hardware, wiring, and fittings visible and unsecured — Open pedestal storage bay in Photo 16 shows loose hardware and wiring items; verify at survey that all steering cable runs and connections within the pedestal are properly secured and free of corrosion

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in16 Low

Listing photo — Bimini frame visible in Photo 16 shows discolouration and apparent corrosion/staining at the tube joints and fittings

Bimini frame visible in Photo 16 shows discolouration and apparent corrosion/staining at the tube joints and fittings — Bimini frame tubes and fittings visible in Photo 16 appear discoloured and show surface corrosion at joints; verify structural integrity of frame and canvas attachment points at survey

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in16 Low

Listing photo — Salon hull-side panel in Photos 20 and 21 shows a large pale/bleached patch on the varnished wood surface, distinct from the surrounding finish

Salon hull-side panel in Photos 20 and 21 shows a large pale/bleached patch on the varnished wood surface, distinct from the surrounding finish — A pale, bleached patch approximately 30–40 cm across is visible on the hull-side salon panel in Photos 20 and 21; this is consistent with moisture-related veneer or finish lifting — verify at survey whether the substrate beneath is sound and whether any deck fitting above this zone has been a leak source

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in2021 Medium

Listing photo — Salon forward windows (Photos 23 and 24) show heavy crazing, scratching, and UV hazing across the polycarbonate or acrylic glazing

Salon forward windows (Photos 23 and 24) show heavy crazing, scratching, and UV hazing across the polycarbonate or acrylic glazing — Forward salon windows visible in Photos 23 and 24 show extensive crazing and UV hazing across the glazing panels; this is consistent with end-of-service-life acrylic/polycarbonate — replacement is likely required for visibility and watertight integrity; verify frame seals at survey

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in2324 Medium

Listing photo — Salon headliner in Photos 19 and 22 shows a brownish stain/discolouration patch near the forward hatch frame

Salon headliner in Photos 19 and 22 shows a brownish stain/discolouration patch near the forward hatch frame — A discoloured patch is apparent on the headliner near the forward hatch surround in Photos 19 and 22; this may be consistent with historic hatch-seal leakage — verify at survey whether the hatch frame seals are intact and whether the headliner substrate shows moisture damage

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in1922 Medium

Listing photo — Varnish worn through to bare wood on handrail edges and door frame surround visible in Photos 32 and 26; surface scratching across shelf/counter tops in Photos 26 and 29

Varnish worn through to bare wood on handrail edges and door frame surround visible in Photos 32 and 26; surface scratching across shelf/counter tops in Photos 26 and 29 — Varnish worn through to bare wood on at least 2 door/frame surrounds and surface scratching on counter tops visible in photos — consistent with normal liveaboard use on a 1996 vessel; verify at survey that no moisture ingress is occurring at bare wood zones

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in322629 Low

Listing photo — Headliner fabric in owner's cabin shows a visible crease/fold line and slight discolouration at the curved overhead in Photo 26 and Photo 28

Headliner fabric in owner's cabin shows a visible crease/fold line and slight discolouration at the curved overhead in Photo 26 and Photo 28 — Headliner fabric appears creased and slightly discoloured at the curved overhead in the owner's cabin — could be cosmetic or consistent with minor historic moisture; verify at survey that no water staining or soft spots are present behind the headliner

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in2628 Low

Listing photo — Wiring runs visible behind MPPT solar charge controller in Photo 34 appear unloomed and unsecured over a short run

Wiring runs visible behind MPPT solar charge controller in Photo 34 appear unloomed and unsecured over a short run — Wiring behind the solar charge controller appears unloomed and unsecured over a visible run — consistent with an add-on installation; verify at survey that all conductors are correctly rated, fused, and secured to prevent chafe

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in34 Medium

Listing photo — Nav station seat cushion shows soiling and surface staining across the top face in Photo 33

Nav station seat cushion shows soiling and surface staining across the top face in Photo 33 — Nav station seat cushion visible with surface soiling and staining — cosmetic; no structural implication

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in33 Low

Listing photo — Interior sole throughout port hull corridor and owner's cabin area (Photos 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32) shows a teak-and-seam pattern that appears consistent with synthetic teak (Flexiteek-type) rather than natural teak — uniform colour, very regular seam width, no silvering

Interior sole throughout port hull corridor and owner's cabin area (Photos 25, 26, 27, 29, 31, 32) shows a teak-and-seam pattern that appears consistent with synthetic teak (Flexiteek-type) rather than natural teak — uniform colour, very regular seam width, no silvering — Interior sole throughout the port hull appears to be teak or synthetic teak — confirm material at viewing, as this determines the maintenance story (synthetic: heat and cosmetic considerations; natural: caulk seam life and sanding budget)

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in252627293132 Low

Listing photo — Large volume of running rigging piled and coiled loosely at the mast base, with multiple lines unsecured and draped over deck hardware

Large volume of running rigging piled and coiled loosely at the mast base, with multiple lines unsecured and draped over deck hardware — Visible in Photo 38: a significant quantity of running rigging is piled unsecured at the mast base. Consistent with lines recently worked or a boat in active use; verify at survey that all halyards, sheets and control lines are properly led, cleated and in serviceable condition.

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in38 Low

Listing photo — Wiring runs visible along the solar panel frame and down to the deck in Photo 39, with no visible conduit or chafe protection at the frame-to-deck transition

Wiring runs visible along the solar panel frame and down to the deck in Photo 39, with no visible conduit or chafe protection at the frame-to-deck transition — Visible in Photo 39: DC wiring from the solar array runs along the aluminium frame and descends to the deck without visible conduit or chafe protection at the transition point. Consistent with a DIY installation; verify at survey that wiring is properly protected, rated for DC solar use, and that deck penetrations are sealed.

→ costed & leveraged in Sections 9–10

seen in39 Medium

What the Photos Don't Show

Sellers photograph their strengths. Every missing photo is a question the seller has to answer — that's leverage, not fear.

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no photo — each blank is the finding4 silence signals

No bilge or keel-area photos in this set — Bilge condition, keel bolt area (not applicable to a catamaran but bridgedeck sump and hull-bottom internals), and any past flooding evidence cannot be assessed; request bilge photos and inspect at survey

No photos of the battery bank — listed as new LiFePO4, May 2025, 495 Ah — The upgrade cannot be verified from these photos: installation, restraint and BMS wiring unconfirmed; request battery-compartment photos and the installation paperwork, and verify at survey

No photos of the watermaker — The 20 gal/hr watermaker listed as a feature cannot be identified or assessed; confirm make, model, and last service date

No photos of the Westerbeke generator — The generator serviced May 2024 cannot be verified; request a photo of the unit and the service record

2BVideo Intelligence

Full report

The seller's own footage, catalogued: where the camera went, in his order, and where it never pointed.

Videos analysed

6 min 59 s

of footage

3/11

Areas visited (afloat)

Areas not visited

The Route the Camera Walked

Video 1 · 1:57 — in the camera's own words:

0:00 · Starboard transom steps and stern deck 0:06 · Starboard side deck 0:30 · Foredeck and trampoline area 0:47 · Cabin top / coachroof 1:09 · Port side deck 1:48 · Aft solar panel arch and dinghy davits

Video 2 · 5:02 — in the camera's own words:

0:00 · Cockpit, helm, and exterior deck area 0:52 · Main interior saloon and navigation station 1:46 · Interior of the built-in refrigerator 1:52 · Galley / kitchen counter area 2:06 · Internal steps featuring an underwater viewing port 2:48 · Main head / bathroom (with vanity sink and toilet) 3:17 · Aft stateroom / bedroom with pink bedding 3:22 · Ensuite head / shower room inside the aft stateroom

What the Camera Shows — Condition

▶0:03

Starboard Aft Deck (near winch) — A grey plastic rope clutch body/housing is lying detached and unmounted on the deck surface next to the double rope clutch block

video 10:03 Verify at survey

▶0:03

Port aft deck — A detached grey plastic/metal line clutch cover piece is lying unsecured on the deck surface next to the installed line clutch

video 10:03 Verify at survey

▶0:07

Starboard side deck — Dark grey discolouration and surface weathering along the aluminum deck track rail and slider block

video 10:07 Verify at survey

▶0:36

Bow / Jib Furler Assembly — Green surface buildup/discoloration is visible on the metal components and drum of the jib furling mechanism

video 10:36 Verify at survey

▶0:49

Forward salon window canvas/vinyl cover — Widespread brownish and greyish discolored patches and surface marks are visible across the beige fabric

video 10:49 Verify at survey

▶0:50

Forward and side coachroof windows — Irregular brownish discolouration and dark shading across the beige canvas window covers

video 10:50 Verify at survey

▶1:01

Cabin Top / Solar Array — The rigid solar panel frame extends past and overhangs the supporting stainless steel framework beneath it

video 11:01 Verify at survey

▶1:04

Mainsail Sail Cover (Boom) — The green fabric sail cover shows surface fading and light discolored patches along its top surface and seams

video 11:04 Verify at survey

▶1:32

Port Salon Window — The fabric window shade shows dark discolored streaking and surface marks along the body and edges

video 11:32 Verify at survey

▶1:46

Solar panel frame and davit stainless steel tubing — Small brownish-orange discolored spots and streaks (staining) are visible on the metal surfaces near joint welds and mounting clamps

video 11:46 Verify at survey

▶1:00

Aft roof superstructure / solar panel array — The rectangular solar panel frame is mounted on elevated stainless steel tubular supports, sitting proud of the hardtop structure with an unsecured cable run along the forward edge

video 11:00 Verify at survey

▶0:49

Forward cabin trunk — Brownish discoloration and dark streaking are visible across the lower portion of the canvas cover fitted over the forward windshield

video 10:49 Verify at survey

▶1:01

Cabin Entrance Overhead — Multiple electrical wires hang loosely down from the overhead ceiling structure without securing conduit or clips

video 21:01 Verify at survey

▶1:16

01:18 (Galley side window) — The large acrylic window panel above the galley counter exhibits extensive surface crazing and fine line scratching across its surface

video 21:16 Verify at survey

▶1:16

Salon Starboard Overhead Window — The large angled window pane exhibits widespread surface scratching, hazing, and crazing across the panel

video 21:16 Verify at survey

▶1:25

Salon navigation desk seating — The top surface of the white cushioned ottoman has a dark scuff mark near the front edge

video 21:25 Verify at survey

▶1:48

Refrigerator Interior — The metal wire racks inside the refrigerator show areas of dark surface discolouration and coating loss

video 21:48 Verify at survey

▶2:05

Companionway Step Bulkhead — A white electrical cord hangs unsecured across the wooden trim molding and stair lip

video 22:05 Verify at survey

▶2:09

Lower cabin stairs / glass window hatch — The rounded front edge of the teak stair step directly above the lower window portal shows wear and loss of finish along the center of the nosing

video 22:09 Verify at survey

▶2:19

02:20 (Galley counter edge) — The top corner of the vertical wooden edge molding at the end of the galley counter next to the stovetop is chipped/broken off, leaving exposed, unvarnished wood

video 22:19 Verify at survey

▶2:19

Galley Countertop Trim (adjacent to cooktop) — The wooden corner moulding trim is chipped and missing a section at the top edge, exposing raw wood underneath

video 22:19 Verify at survey

▶2:24

Galley Cabinet Bulkhead — Vertical run marks and uneven finish discolouration are visible on the varnished wood panel surface

video 22:24 Verify at survey

▶2:41

Storage Cabinet Door Panel (passageway near head) — Irregular white discolouration and vertical run marks are visible on the finished wood surface directly beneath the chrome latch mechanism

video 22:41 Verify at survey

▶2:41

Upper Cabinet Door — White discoloured residue and missing finish are present on the wood face directly beneath the upper metal door latch

video 22:41 Verify at survey

▶2:54

02:56 (Head sink basin) — The white oval sink basin has a visible crack extending outward from the edge of the drain assembly across the bottom surface

video 22:54 Verify at survey

▶2:57

Head Shelf & Wall Seam — Dark discolouration and streak marks are visible along the seam where the wooden shelf trim meets the vertical wall beneath the opening portlight

video 22:57 Verify at survey

▶3:13

03:15 (Cabin stairway wall) — A white power cable is routed along the intersection of the wooden stair panel and white bulkhead wall without securing clips or conduit

video 23:13 Verify at survey

▶4:22

Aft Cabin Bulkhead — Dark discolouration and staining are present along the lower edge of the curved wooden bulkhead wall where it joins the berth frame

video 24:22 Verify at survey

▶1:08

Saloon forward bulkhead — Vertical dark streaking and uneven coloration on the wood bulkhead paneling below the ceiling join

video 21:08 Verify at survey

▶2:41

Galley cabinet side panel — White patches and streaking on the varnished wood finish below the metal latch assembly

video 22:41 Verify at survey

▶2:55

Head/Bathroom washbasin — Cracks radiating outward through the white surface surrounding the central drain opening

video 22:55 Verify at survey

Declared unsure by the video pass — flagged to the surveyor rather than claimed: Starboard Swim Steps / Transom Ladder Mounts (0:01) · Unsure whether the loose grey component lying on the port aft deck is a broken/damaged housing from the adjacent line clutch or an unmounted spare part (0:03) · Forestay furling drum (0:36) · Stern Davit Framework (1:52) · 00:31 (Cockpit Table) (0:22) · 01:08 (Salon wood paneling around windows) (0:55) · 01:14 (Salon Windows) (1:06) · 01:49 (Refrigerator interior shelves) (1:47).

Areas the Camera Did Not Visit

Of the 11 areas a walkthrough can cover with the boat afloat, the camera visited 3. The 8 it did not visit, and what lives in each:

no footage — each blank is a question for the seller8 not visited

Engine bay / machinery space — engine, gearbox, mounts, exhaust, cooling circuit, stern gland

Bilge, under the sole — bilge pumps, through-hulls & seacocks, below-waterline hoses

Mast base / compression post — mast step, mast and spars

Chainplates — chainplates

Rig terminals, aloft — standing rigging, running rigging (rarely filmed on any boat — weak evidence)

Gas locker — LPG system, gas & CO detection

Tanks and their access — fuel, water, holding

Bridgedeck / hull junction — bridgedeck / hull junction

Declared Uncertain by the Video Pass

Spaces the analysis was not confident about — declared rather than guessed, in either direction:

None. All featured spaces were clearly entered or directly filmed

Hull below the waterline (antifouling, saildrive legs, rudder blades, keel joints) cannot be filmed with the boat afloat and is never counted here — it belongs to the survey, and the survey briefing carries it.

5AEquipment Audit — Mechanical & Systems

Full report

Every expected system on an offshore cruising yacht is audited below — items the listing does not mention are flagged for owner confirmation. A name in red: critical stakes if the unknown goes the wrong way — resolved by the paperwork in §11.

Item	Age / Status	Rating
Engines — Volvo 30hp × 2 (SD20 saildrive designation; see nomenclature note)	Hours contradicted: stbd 1,066 or 3,672; port 4,062 or 4,077 — unresolved	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesHours discrepancy is seller-disclosed and unresolved. True service life unknown. Consensus service life for this engine class is 3,000–5,000 hours. At the higher stated figures, one or both engines may be at or beyond threshold. Demand engine logbooks and hour-meter photos. Budget $3,000–$10,000 parts per engine for major service if mid-life; $10,000–$24,000 parts per engine for rebuild if high-hours.
Transmission / drivetrain — Volvo SD20 saildrive × 2 (designation disputed; confirm data plate)	Bellows and seal service history not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesVolvo Penta does not manufacture an SD20 unit — confirm actual make/model by reading the data plate on each leg. Bellows service history absent despite detailed disclosure of other recent work. Sinking risk if bellows fail. Budget $3,000–$8,000 parts for bellows and seals on both legs; $14,000–$26,000 parts for full unit replacement on both legs.
Shaft seal / stern gland	Not listed — saildrive configuration; no conventional stern gland	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesSaildrive configuration replaces the conventional stern gland. The saildrive diaphragm/bellows is the functional equivalent — see drivetrain row above. Confirm at haulout inspection.
Propellers — 3-blade × 2	Listed; age and condition not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesThree-blade props listed. Condition, pitch, and any damage not disclosed. Inspect for cavitation damage, nicks, and electrolytic corrosion at haulout. No budget required unless damage found.
Bow thruster	Not listed; not seen in photos or video	Absent
Budget / NotesWide-beam cat manoeuvres on twin engines; a bow thruster is not standard on this model. Confirm with owner whether one is fitted. If absent and desired, budget $3,000–$7,000 parts for a tunnel thruster installation — confirm with owner.
Generator — Westerbeke 5.0BDC 110V diesel	Serviced May 2024, new heat exchanger	Good
Budget / NotesServiced May 2024 with a new heat exchanger — a documented recent service. Age of the unit itself not disclosed. No photos of the generator in this set; request a photo and the service record. Budget $400–$1,200 parts for routine annual service.
Watermaker — Cruise RO SeaMaker 20 gph	Listed; service history not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesCruiseRO watermaker panel visible in seller's footage (Photo 36) with flow meter and pressure gauges intact. Membrane service date and last run not disclosed. Budget $300–$1,200 parts for routine service; $600–$1,500 parts for membrane replacement if history unknown. Confirm with owner.
House battery bank — LiFePO4 495 Ah (3 × 165 Ah)	New May 2025	Excellent
Budget / NotesNew LiFePO4 batteries installed May 2025 — a significant and recent upgrade. MPPT controller visible in photos consistent with lithium chemistry. BMS wiring and battery compartment not shown in photos; request photos and verify installation at survey. No near-term spend expected.
Starter batteries — per engine × 2	Listed; age not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesPer-engine starter batteries listed. Age and condition not disclosed. Budget $600–$1,800 parts for replacement of both start batteries if needed.
Charging — alternators, ProMariner ProSport 20+ charger	Spare Volvo 70A alternator listed; charger listed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesA spare Volvo 70A alternator is listed — a useful spare. Alternator condition on the engines not disclosed. With a new LiFePO4 bank, confirm that alternator regulation is compatible with lithium chemistry (external regulator or lithium-compatible internal regulator required). Budget $1,200–$3,000 parts for standard alternator replacement on both engines if needed.
Solar — 2 × 300W Q-cell mono + 2 × 350W REC poly (1,300W total) with 2 × EPEVER MPPT controllers	Listed; installation age not disclosed	Good
Budget / Notes1,300W solar array with MPPT controllers listed and visible in photos/video. Wiring from solar frame to deck lacks visible conduit at the transition point (visible in Photo 39 and seller's footage at 1:00–1:01) — verify at survey that wiring is protected and deck penetrations sealed. No near-term panel spend expected.
Inverter — Xantrex Freedom Marine 30 3,000W	Listed; age not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesXantrex Freedom Marine 30 listed. Age not disclosed. Xantrex is a mid-tier brand; confirm unit is functional and compatible with the new LiFePO4 bank. Budget $2,000–$5,000 parts for replacement if needed.
Shore power — 30A + 40 ft cable	Listed	Unconfirmed
Budget / Notes30A shore power inlet listed. Galvanic isolation status not disclosed. Confirm isolator or isolation transformer is fitted — important for a boat on a marina berth. Budget $600–$1,800 parts for inlet and galvanic isolator if absent.
Bilge pumps — 2 × auto 3,000 gph + 2 manual (main); 2 × auto 1,250 gph + 2 manual (engine rooms)	Listed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesComprehensive bilge pump fit listed across main and engine-room compartments. Age and service history not disclosed. Test all pumps and float switches at survey. Budget $300–$900 parts for pump and float switch replacement if needed.
Fuel tanks — 180 L total	Listed; material and condition not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / Notes180 L total fuel capacity listed. Tank material, age, and condition not disclosed. Inspect for corrosion, sediment, and hose condition at survey. Budget $400–$1,200 parts for a tank clean and fuel polish.
Fresh water tanks — 301 L total	Listed; material and condition not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / Notes301 L total water capacity listed. Tank material and condition not disclosed. Confirm at survey. No budget required unless damage found.
Through-hulls and seacocks	Not listed; 30-year-old hull	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesMinor staining visible around waterline fittings in Photo 3 (recorded on earlier pass — confirm at viewing). On a 30-year-old hull, original bronze seacocks may be approaching dezincification. Exercise all seacocks at haulout. Budget $150–$400 parts per seacock; $2,000–$5,000 parts for a full set of 8–12 fittings.
Steering system	Not detailed; emergency tiller listed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesSteering system type not described. Open pedestal storage bay visible in Photo 16 with loose hardware — verify steering cable runs and connections are secured and free of corrosion at survey. Emergency tiller confirmed present. Budget $1,000–$3,000 parts for steering cables and sheaves on both rudders if needed.

Full audit covers

Engine, drivetrain, through-hulls, seacocks, battery banks, charging, solar, shore power, generator, watermaker, bilge pumps, climate systems, refrigeration, galley, hot water, electrical panels. Every item age-rated. Every cost estimated at current marine labour rates for the vessel's region.

5BEquipment Audit — Deck, Rig & Ground Tackle

Full report

Item	Age / Status	Rating
Mast and boom — sloop rig	Age not disclosed; no service record	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesMast and boom present and in use. Age and service history not disclosed. Inspect mast step, compression post, and all deck penetrations at survey. Budget $1,200–$3,000 parts for unstep, inspect and re-step if required.
Standing rigging	Age and service history not disclosed; 30-year-old hull	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesNo rigging invoice or inspection record disclosed despite detailed documentation of other recent work. On a 30-year-old hull this is a critical unknown. Budget $8,000–$18,000 parts for a full re-rig; mast unstep/crane/re-step priced separately.
Running rigging — halyards, sheets, control lines	Age not disclosed; large quantity visible at mast base in Photo 38	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesRunning rigging present and in use. Significant quantity piled at mast base in Photo 38 — verify all lines are properly led and in serviceable condition at survey. Budget $1,500–$3,500 parts for a full set replacement if needed.
Furling system — Profurl genoa furler	New bearings 2021	Good
Budget / NotesProfurl furler with new bearings in 2021 — documented recent service. Green surface buildup visible on furler drum in seller's footage at 0:36; confirm this is cosmetic and that the drum rotates freely. No near-term spend expected.
Winches — Lewmar 44 × 3 (cockpit) + Lewmar 44/40 at mast	Listed; service history not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesLewmar 44 winches are a mid-tier, serviceable unit. Service history not disclosed. Strip, degrease and re-grease at survey. Budget $100–$200 parts per winch for annual service.
Windlass — Lofrans vertical electric	New 2019	Good
Budget / NotesLofrans windlass replaced in 2019 — 7 years old, within useful service life. No near-term spend expected. Confirm motor brush condition at survey.
Primary anchor — Mantus 50 lb + SS chain hook	Listed; new chain May 2025	Good
Budget / NotesMantus is a new-generation concave anchor — correct type for offshore use. New 175 ft / 10mm chain installed May 2025. Chain hook listed. Adequacy: Mantus 50 lb is appropriate for a 14,300 lb displacement cat. No near-term spend expected.
Secondary anchor — 45 lb CQR	Listed	Adequate
Budget / NotesCQR is a legacy plough-type anchor — adequate as a secondary but inferior to new-generation designs for primary holding. Suitable for kedging and as a backup. No replacement required unless buyer wants a second new-generation anchor.
Chain and rode — 175 ft 10mm G4 galvanised	New May 2025	Excellent
Budget / NotesNew chain installed May 2025. No near-term spend expected.
Lifelines and stanchions	Not detailed; age not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesLifelines and stanchions present and visible in photos. Age and condition not disclosed. Inspect wire condition, swage terminals, and stanchion base bedding at survey. Budget $800–$2,500 parts for full lifeline replacement if needed.
Dodger / bimini / canvas — hardtop bimini, stainless frame	Listed; age not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesHardtop bimini with stainless frame listed. Bimini frame shows discolouration and surface corrosion at joints (Photo 16, seller's footage at 1:46). Canvas sail cover UV-faded (Photos 1–4, seller's footage at 1:04). Budget $1,500–$4,000 parts for bimini replacement; $6,000–$14,000 parts for a complete canvas refresh if needed.
Davits — stainless with solar mount	Listed; stainless discolouration visible	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesStainless davits with solar panel mount listed. Brownish-orange staining visible at joint welds and mounting clamps in seller's footage at 1:46. Inspect structural integrity at survey. Budget $2,500–$6,000 parts for replacement if structurally compromised.
Deck hardware — Lewmar tracks, cars, mainsheet traveller	Listed; detached clutch covers visible in video	Needs Service
Budget / NotesDetached rope clutch body/cover visible on deck in seller's footage at 0:03 (both port and starboard aft deck). Deck track shows surface weathering at 0:07. Confirm all clutches are functional and properly mounted at survey. No major budget required for clutch hardware; inspect tracks for corrosion.
Tender / dinghy — Whaly 270 rigid GRP	Listed; visible in Photo 37	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesWhaly 270 hard dinghy visible in Photo 37. Condition not assessable from photos. Confirm tender conveys with the sale and inspect condition at viewing.
Outboard — Suzuki 5hp 4-stroke + Tohatsu 5hp 2-stroke	Listed; two outboards	Unconfirmed
Budget / NotesTwo outboards listed (Suzuki 5hp 4-stroke and Tohatsu 5hp 2-stroke). Age and service history not disclosed. Confirm both convey with the sale and test at viewing.

5CEquipment Audit — Navigation Electronics (Age & Replacement)

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Every nav-electronics system audited for what it is, how old it is, and what a refresh costs. Age is taken from stated install dates where available; otherwise it is estimated from the equipment's era and model.

How Flying Out Friday reads the electronics

Marine electronics run on a fast clock — most chart software and hardware is superseded within 5–10 years, long before the hull or engine. So a high-end integrated helm rarely returns its cost: an educated buyer prices in the eventual rip-and-replace, not the original spend. The durable value here isn't the screens — it's a clean, documented NMEA 2000 backbone, tidy wiring, a working VHF, and readable core instruments you can update cheaply. A locked-in, proprietary helm is more a cost you'll eventually rip out than an asset you'd pay extra for. Upgrades only strengthen a boat's position when the current gear is dead, missing AIS collision-avoidance, or can't drive a modern radar. We assess this section as capability to confirm — not a premium to pay for.

System	Model / Detail	Age	Rating
Chartplotter / MFD — Raymarine eS78	7-inch MFD, Raymarine eS-series	eS-series was discontinued by Raymarine; officially end-of-life	Obsolete — Replace
Notes & est. replacementThe Raymarine eS78 is an end-of-life unit — Raymarine has discontinued the eS-series and chart updates are no longer supported through the standard subscription path. No factory repair path once EOL. Replace with a current-generation MFD. Replacement cost: $1,500–$2,500 parts for a 9-inch current-generation MFD installed. Additional Garmin and Furuno units visible at nav station in Photos 19, 33 — confirm models and inclusion in sale; if current-generation, they may serve as the primary display.
Radar — dome type	Dome-type radar visible on pole mount above coach roof (Photos 3, 4, 39); make/model not listed	Unknown	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementRadar dome visible in listing photos — confirm inclusion in the sale, make/model, and whether the display unit is operational. If the associated display is the obsolete eS78, the radar feed may be lost when the MFD is replaced. Confirm compatibility with any replacement MFD. Replacement cost if needed: $1,500–$2,500 parts for a 9-inch MFD with integrated radar.
Autopilot — Raymarine Evolution ACU-200	Below-deck pilot with ACU-200 drive unit	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementRaymarine Evolution ACU-200 listed. Age and service history not disclosed. Calibrate and test on sea trial. Confirm drive unit and pump condition. Budget $200–$600 parts for calibration and service; $5,000–$12,000 parts for replacement below-deck pilot if needed.
Wind / speed / depth — Raymarine ST60 TriData + ST60 Wind	Two ST60 displays (depth/speed/log and wind)	ST60 is a legacy generation; age not disclosed	Adequate
Notes & est. replacementST60 instruments are a legacy Raymarine generation but are simple standalone displays with no chart/software dependency — they do not auto-obsolete. Caveat: sensor accuracy (log fouling, masthead vane condition) should be confirmed on sea trial. Replacement cost if needed: $400–$1,200 parts per display; $800–$1,800 parts for masthead wind unit replacement.
VHF radio — Standard Horizon GX2200W Matrix AIS (fixed, DSC + AIS)	Fixed VHF with integrated Class B AIS receive and DSC	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementStandard Horizon GX2200W listed — a mid-tier fixed VHF with integrated AIS receive and DSC. Age not disclosed. A spare GX2200 handheld is also listed. Confirm the fixed unit is functional and DSC is registered with MMSI. Budget $500–$1,500 parts for replacement if needed.
AIS — integrated in Standard Horizon GX2200W	AIS receive integrated in VHF; Class B transponder status unconfirmed	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementThe GX2200W includes AIS receive. Confirm whether a Class B AIS transponder (transmit capability) is also fitted — receive-only AIS does not make the vessel visible to other ships. If transmit-only receive, budget $1,200–$2,500 parts for a Class B transponder installed.
Compass	Not listed	—	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementConfirm with owner. A steering compass is standard equipment on any offshore vessel. Confirm presence and deviation card at viewing.
Satellite communications	Garmin GPSMAP 66i listed (satellite communicator / PLB hybrid)	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementGarmin GPSMAP 66i is a handheld GPS with inReach satellite messaging — a useful offshore communication tool but not a full satellite phone or SSB. Confirm subscription is active. No dedicated sat-phone or Iridium system listed.
SSB radio	Not listed; not seen in photos or video	—	Absent
Notes & est. replacementFor bluewater offshore passages, SSB or a satellite communication system is the standard for weather routing and emergency communication beyond VHF range. Confirm with owner whether an SSB is fitted. If absent and required, budget $1,500–$4,000 parts for an SSB installation.
Radar reflector	Not listed	—	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementConfirm with owner. A passive or active radar reflector is standard offshore safety equipment. Confirm presence at viewing.
Navigation lights	Not listed; mostly LED lighting noted in equipment list	—	Unconfirmed
Notes & est. replacementNavigation lights not specifically listed. Confirm all nav lights (bow, stern, masthead, steaming) are functional and COLREGS-compliant at survey.

Key Gap

Key gaps: SSB radio absent (confirm with owner; budget $1,500–$4,000 parts if required); AIS transmit capability unconfirmed (budget $1,200–$2,500 parts for Class B transponder if receive-only); compass not listed (confirm at viewing); radar reflector not listed (confirm at viewing). The Raymarine eS78 MFD is end-of-life and requires replacement ($1,500–$2,500 parts for a 9-inch current-generation unit). Additional Garmin and Furuno units visible at nav station — confirm models and inclusion in sale before assessing total electronics investment.

Electronics Investment for Offshore Readiness

The nav station carries a mix of generations. The Raymarine eS78 is officially end-of-life — charts are subscription-frozen, there is no factory repair path, and it should be budgeted for replacement regardless of current function. The ST60 instruments are legacy but standalone and do not auto-obsolete; confirm accuracy on sea trial. The Standard Horizon GX2200W VHF with AIS receive is a functional mid-tier unit. Additional Garmin and Furuno units visible in Photos 19 and 33 are unconfirmed in the listing — their models, ages, and inclusion in the sale must be established before any electronics investment is sized. If the additional units are current-generation, the primary display gap may already be filled. If they are also legacy or EOL, the buyer faces a more comprehensive refresh.

The honest electronics picture: the confirmed EOL eS78 must be replaced; the rest of the suite needs model confirmation and sea-trial verification before a total investment figure can be stated — but a buyer should budget at minimum $1,500–$2,500 parts for the MFD replacement and plan for a broader refresh if the additional units prove to be legacy generation.

5DEquipment Audit — Comfort & Liveability

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Comfort items assessed for liveability. Items marked 'Not listed' are not confirmed absent — they are simply not stated in the listing.

Item	Detail	Rating
Cabins / berths — 3-cabin owner's version	Owner's suite port hull (queen nacelle berth, en-suite); 2 aft guest cabins (queen berths each hull)	Good
Owner's berth access	Nacelle queen berth in central pod of port hull; listing states queen bed in central nacelle. Photo 6 shows berth with access visible on one side — walk-around clearance on both sides not confirmed from photos alone.	Unconfirmed
Salon	Panoramic salon with French doors to cockpit, three opening hatches, dining for eight, nav station to starboard, light cherry woodwork	Good
Galley stove / oven	2-burner LPG hob visible in Photos 22–24; no oven visible	Unconfirmed
Refrigerator	Chest-style refrigeration unit visible in Photos 18–19 and seller's footage; type (12V/AC/compressor) not confirmed	Unconfirmed
Freezer	Not listed separately — confirm with owner whether the visible unit is fridge or freezer or combined	Unconfirmed
Microwave	Not listed — confirm with owner	Unconfirmed
Washing machine	Not listed — confirm with owner	Unconfirmed
Heads — 2 heads (electric port / hand-pump starboard)	Electric fresh-water head (port/owner's suite); Jabsco hand-pump head (starboard forward). Head basin cracked — confirmed in seller's footage at 2:54–2:56.	Needs Service
Holding tank — 48 L macerator	48 L macerator holding tank listed	Unconfirmed
Showers — 3 total	Walk-in shower with tub (starboard forward); en-suite shower (owner's suite); cold FW shower at starboard sugar scoop. Electric sumps on 2 enclosed showers.	Unconfirmed
Hot water system — Bosch Tronic 3000T instant water heater	Instant electric water heater listed	Unconfirmed
Air conditioning — 4 units (Mermaid 18,000 BTU salon + 3 × 6,000 BTU cabin)	4 A/C units listed; seller flags they may need service	Needs Service
Heating	Not listed — not relevant for tropical cruising ground; confirm with owner if cold-climate use is planned	Unconfirmed
Cockpit comfort — Sunbrella cushions, teak table, hardtop bimini	Sunbrella cockpit cushions (soiling visible in Photo 15 and seller's footage), teak table for six, hardtop bimini	Needs Service
Entertainment — Skyworth 16" HDTV/DVD, Boytone radio	TV and radio listed	Unconfirmed

Holding Tank & Discharge Compliance

The vessel has a 48 L macerator holding tank. Any buyer intending to cruise US waters should be aware that under the US Clean Water Act, discharging untreated sewage in a No Discharge Zone carries a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per violation; individual states add their own penalties. For Mediterranean cruising: France fines pleasure craft up to €4,000 for discharging waste at sea; the French Tourism Code requires any boat built after 2008 to have a holding tank to enter a French port, marina, or anchorage (this hull predates that mandate, but the fines and park bans still apply); strict marine parks including Port-Cros/Îles d'Hyères and the Calanques ban all discharge outright and restrict anchoring to mooring buoys. Confirm the holding tank capacity, pump-out fitting, and Y-valve configuration at survey, and verify compliance with the intended cruising ground before departure.

6Sail Inventory

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Sloop rig; sail area not disclosed in the listing. The Privilege 37 carries a full-battened Dacron main with three reefs, a genoa on a Profurl furler, a storm jib on an inner forestay, and an asymmetric spinnaker. The full offshore sail wardrobe is assessed below — sails not listed are priced so their absence becomes part of the negotiation.

Sail	Detail	Age	Rating
Mainsail — full-battened Dacron, 3 reefs	New sail bag and lazy jacks April 2025. Sail age not disclosed. Green sail cover UV-faded (Photos 1–4, seller's footage at 1:04); sail condition not assessable with cover on.	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Replacement cost$4,000–$8,000 parts for a cruising Dacron replacement on a cat of this size
Genoa — on Profurl furler	Furler received new bearings 2021. Genoa age not disclosed. UV strip condition not assessable from photos.	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Replacement cost$2,500–$5,000 parts for a cruising Dacron replacement
Staysail / storm jib — on inner forestay	Storm jib on inner forestay listed. Age and condition not disclosed.	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Replacement costNo verified figure — confirm with owner and inspect at survey
Code zero / gennaker	Not listed	—	Absent
Replacement cost$5,000–$12,000 parts for a code zero on a furler if desired
Asymmetric spinnaker	Listed. Age and condition not disclosed. No snuffer or sock mentioned.	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Replacement cost$3,000–$8,000 parts for an asymmetric with snuffer if replacement needed
Storm jib	Listed as storm jib on inner forestay — confirmed present.	Not disclosed	Unconfirmed
Replacement costNo verified figure — inspect condition at survey
Storm trysail	Not listed	—	Absent
Replacement costNo verified figure — confirm with owner; a storm trysail is the offshore standard for heavy-weather main replacement

Sail Summary

The sail inventory covers the core offshore wardrobe — full-battened main with three reefs, furling genoa, storm jib on an inner forestay, and an asymmetric spinnaker. A code zero and storm trysail are absent; the storm trysail in particular is the offshore standard for heavy-weather main replacement and its absence is a gap on a bluewater vessel. The age of every sail in the inventory is undisclosed, and the main cannot be assessed with the cover on — inspect shape retention, UV damage, and stitching at survey. The new lazy jacks and sail bag (April 2025) are a positive maintenance signal but do not speak to the sail itself. A complete offshore sail wardrobe for a cat of this size runs $10,000–$20,000+ parts for a full replacement; the undisclosed ages are honest negotiating leverage, not a defect claim, but they must be resolved at survey.

7Safety Equipment

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'Not disclosed' means treat as absent — sellers with offshore safety gear consistently list it.

Safety Item	Offshore Standard	Status
Life raft — Bombard (needs servicing/replacing, seller-disclosed)	Offshore: ISO 9650 or SOLAS-equivalent, capacity ≥ persons aboard	Needs Service
Action / BudgetSeller-disclosed as needing service or replacement. Inspect canister for last service date. If out of certification or leisure-grade only, replace with an offshore/ISO-rated unit. Budget $400–$1,200 parts for recertification; $2,500–$5,000 parts for a replacement offshore 4–6 person raft.
EPIRB — ACR GlobalFix Pro 406 MHz GPS	406 MHz GPS-enabled, registered with NOAA/COSPAS-SARSAT	Unconfirmed
Action / BudgetACR GlobalFix Pro is a quality offshore EPIRB. Battery and hydrostatic release service dates not disclosed — verify both at survey. Budget $200–$700 parts for battery/hydrostatic service; $400–$900 parts for replacement unit if expired.
Personal PLBs	One per crew member for offshore	Absent
Action / BudgetNot listed. The Garmin GPSMAP 66i has inReach messaging but is not a PLB. Confirm with owner whether PLBs are fitted. Budget $500–$800 parts for a pair of PLBs if absent.
PFDs / life jackets — 3 adult offshore + 7 adult type-II + 3 child type-II	Offshore: ISO 150N or equivalent per crew member	Adequate
Action / Budget13 PFDs listed across types. Caveat: type-II PFDs are not offshore-rated. Confirm that the 3 adult offshore PFDs are ISO 150N or equivalent and that service dates are current. Budget $150–$450 parts per offshore PFD if replacements needed.
Tethers and jacklines — 9 harnesses + jacklines	One tether per crew member; jacklines full length both sides	Unconfirmed
Action / Budget9 harnesses and jacklines listed. Age and condition not disclosed. Inspect webbing and hardware at survey. Budget included in safety kit refresh if needed.
MOB equipment — 2 lifebuoys	Danbuoy, horseshoe, drogue, light, and MOB sling for offshore	Adequate
Action / Budget2 lifebuoys listed. Danbuoy, drogue, and MOB sling not listed — confirm with owner. Caveat: a full offshore MOB outfit requires more than lifebuoys alone. Budget for a complete MOB outfit if items are absent.
Flares — 2 flare pistols + Weems & Plath electric flare	Offshore: SOLAS-approved pyrotechnics with current expiry dates	Unconfirmed
Action / Budget2 flare pistols and an electric flare listed. Pyrotechnic expiry dates not disclosed. Inspect all flares for current dates at survey. Budget $200–$700 parts for flare renewal if expired.
Fire extinguishers — 5 units	One per compartment; serviced annually	Unconfirmed
Action / Budget5 fire extinguishers listed; Kidde units visible in Photos 27, 28, 35. Service dates not disclosed. Inspect inspection tags at survey. Budget $200–$700 parts for service/replacement if overdue.
Smoke / fire alarm — 2 × Kidde smoke/CO alarms	One per accommodation space	Good
Action / Budget2 Kidde combination smoke/CO alarms listed and visible in Photos 5–6. Confirm battery dates and test at survey.
Emergency tiller	Required for offshore; must be accessible and fit the rudder stock	Good
Action / BudgetEmergency tiller listed — confirmed present. Verify fit and accessibility at survey.
Bilge pumps (safety context) — 4 auto + 4 manual across main and engine rooms	Minimum 2 bilge pumps per hull; auto float switches	Unconfirmed
Action / BudgetComprehensive bilge pump fit listed. Age and service history not disclosed. Test all pumps and float switches at survey.
First aid kit	Offshore: comprehensive kit per crew size	Unconfirmed
Action / BudgetNot listed — confirm with owner. A comprehensive offshore first aid kit is standard bluewater equipment.
Grab bag	Offshore: pre-packed with EPIRB, water, rations, flares, documents	Unconfirmed
Action / BudgetNot listed — confirm with owner. A grab bag is standard offshore practice.

Safety Budget — Assumed Absent Items

Confirmed/assumed-absent safety items: PLBs (pair) $500–$800; liferaft recertification $400–$1,200 or replacement $2,500–$5,000; flare renewal $200–$700; extinguisher service $200–$700; EPIRB battery/hydrostatic service $200–$700. Total safety refresh budget: $1,500–$7,900 parts depending on what is found at survey.

8Structural Risk Map

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Zones Assessed

Structural zones mapped

Critical Stakes

Zones where a failure would be critical. The survey confirms or clears each one

High Risk

Priority survey items

Medium Risk

Survey-verify required

Standard

Normal age-related

A 30-year-old GRP/PVC foam sandwich catamaran presents a specific structural survey agenda. The foam core resists moisture spread better than balsa but the bond-line between the GRP skins and the foam at high-stress zones — hull-to-bridgedeck junction, mast compression area, chainplate zones, and the nacelle pod unique to the owner's version — is the primary structural variable. The listing discloses no osmosis treatment or structural repair history. Photo and video evidence shows water streaking from deck fittings, crazed salon windows, and a pale bleached patch on the salon hull-side panel consistent with moisture-related finish lifting. The bilge, engine spaces, chainplates, and hull-to-bridgedeck junction were not shown in the seller's own footage — each is a survey priority.

Area	Risk Level	Surveyor Inspection Focus
Hull-to-bridgedeck junction and nacelle bond-line	High	Tap-test and moisture-meter the full perimeter of the hull-to-bridgedeck junction and the nacelle pod bond-line. Look for cracking, movement, or water ingress at the bond. Budget $2,000–$5,000 parts for cosmetic cracking repair; $5,000–$15,000 parts for localised structural repair; $15,000–$50,000 parts for significant delamination or movement.
Deck core — coach roof and bridgedeck	Medium	Moisture-meter the coach roof and bridgedeck, particularly below deck fittings and port surrounds where water streaking is visible (Photos 3, 4; recorded on earlier pass — confirm at viewing). Tap-test for delamination. Budget $500–$3,000 parts for localised zone repair; $3,000–$10,000 parts for several zones; $10,000–$35,000 parts for widespread re-core.
Chainplates	High	Chainplates were not shown in the seller's footage. On a 30-year-old hull, inspect for crevice corrosion, cracking at the deck penetration, and moisture ingress into the deck core at the chainplate base. Budget $1,500–$6,000 parts for a full set replacement in 316L stainless if needed.
Osmosis / hull-skin moisture	Medium	Moisture-meter both hull bottoms at haulout. GRP hulls of this era are susceptible to osmotic blistering; PVC foam core resists spread but the outer skin is still vulnerable. Budget $3,000–$8,000 parts for epoxy barrier coat if osmosis is found; more if blistering is extensive.
Salon hull-side panel — pale bleached patch	Medium	A pale, bleached patch approximately 30–40 cm across is visible on the hull-side salon panel in Photos 20 and 21 (recorded on earlier pass — confirm at viewing). Consistent with moisture-related veneer or finish lifting. Verify at survey whether the substrate beneath is sound and whether any deck fitting above this zone has been a leak source.
Mast step and compression post	Medium	Mast step and compression post were not shown in the seller's footage. Inspect for cracking, delamination, or movement at the mast base on a 30-year-old hull. No budget required unless damage found.
Through-hulls and seacocks	High	Exercise all seacocks at haulout. On a 30-year-old hull, original bronze fittings may show dezincification (pink colouration). Minor staining visible around waterline fittings in Photo 3. Budget $150–$400 parts per seacock; $2,000–$5,000 parts for a full set of 8–12 fittings.

Full surveyor briefing with model-specific inspection sequence is in §14 of the full report.

9True Cost of Ownership — Year One

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Acquisition (asking)

$148.5k

The asking price, as published

Year 1 Work

$29.2–86k

Survey outcomes tighten this range

Year One Total

$177.7–234.5k

Vessel + all Year 1 work

Ongoing avg (Yrs 2–5)

$3.8–13k

For contrast — Year One is front-loaded

Year-One costs on a 30-year-old bluewater catamaran with undocumented drivetrain and rigging history span a wide range depending on what the survey and sea trial reveal. The figures below represent the confirmed and probable spend; the drivetrain scenario (engine service vs rebuild vs repower) is the dominant variable and is presented as named scenarios rather than a single band.

Cost basis: Parts only, at professional supply prices. Excludes labour, haul-out, crane, freight and local tax. Costed as a like-for-like replacement of what is fitted, not an upgrade. Where a component is available across a price range, we show the value end and the premium end for the same job.

Year 1 Cost Breakdown

Item	Range	Notes
Acquisition — the asking price	$148,500	The published price. We make no claim about what she is worth
Pre-purchase survey + haulout (catamaran 35–45 ft) + engine survey + rig inspection	$3,300–$6,500	Survey + short haul $2,500–$4,500; engine/mechanical survey $500–$1,200; rig inspection $300–$800. Non-negotiable before exchange.
Saildrive bellows and seals — both legs (if no service record produced)	$3,000–$8,000	Parts for bellows and seals on both legs together. If either leg requires full unit replacement, budget $14,000–$26,000 parts for both legs.
Engine service — both engines (scenario: mid-life, hours reconciled at lower figure)	$3,000–$10,000	Major service (injectors/valves) parts per engine × 2. If hours reconcile at the higher figures and a rebuild is indicated, budget $10,000–$24,000 parts for both engines. Repower scenario: $24,000–$50,000 parts for both legs.
Standing rigging — full re-rig (if no invoice produced)	$8,000–$18,000	Parts for full re-rig on a 35–45 ft vessel. Mast unstep, crane and re-step priced separately below.
Mast unstep, crane and re-step (if re-rig required)	$1,400–$3,000	Priced once — referenced by any other work requiring the rig down.
Liferaft — recertification or replacement (Bombard, seller-disclosed)	$400–$5,000	Recertification $400–$1,200 parts; offshore replacement raft $2,500–$5,000 parts.
Salon window glazing replacement	$800–$6,000	Panel replacement $800–$2,500 parts; full saloon window replacement if frames compromised $6,000–$18,000 parts. Lower end assumes panels only.
Head basin replacement (cracked — confirmed in seller's footage)	$600–$1,500	Replacement marine head basin, installed.
Air conditioning service — 4 units (seller-flagged)	$1,200–$3,600	Service per unit $300–$900 parts × 4 units. If any unit requires replacement, budget $2,500–$5,000 parts per unit.
Chartplotter / MFD — Raymarine eS78 replacement (EOL)	$1,500–$2,500	9-inch current-generation MFD installed. Confirm whether additional Garmin/Furuno units at nav station are current-generation before purchasing.
Safety kit refresh — PLBs, flares, EPIRB service, extinguisher service	$1,500–$7,900	PLBs $500–$800; flare renewal $200–$700; EPIRB battery/hydrostatic $200–$700; extinguisher service $200–$700. Upper end assumes multiple items need replacement.
Antifouling — next cycle (new April 2025, next due ~2026/27)	$2,500–$6,000	Catamaran bottom job (2 hulls). New antifouling April 2025 — likely not due in Year One but budget for the cycle.
Cosmetic interior — varnish, upholstery, galley counter (optional)	$2,000–$8,000	Varnish refinish $500–$2,000; salon cushion reupholstery $2,500–$7,000; galley counter laminate $500–$1,500. Buyer's choice — not remediation.
ESTIMATED YEAR ONE WORK TOTAL	$29,200–$86,000	Excludes the boat. Survey tightens range.
TOTAL YEAR ONE (vessel + work)	$177,700–$234,500	All items; survey-conditional items will reduce

Key Insight

The Year-One budget is dominated by two unknowns: the drivetrain (engine hours and saildrive bellows) and the standing rigging. If the seller produces clean paperwork on both — a reconciled engine logbook showing mid-life hours, a bellows service record, and a rigging invoice within the last 10 years — the Year-One spend drops materially and the boat's risk profile changes. The survey is the gate: do not exchange contracts without a haulout inspection of both saildrive legs and a full rig inspection aloft.

10Remediation Costs & Leverage

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These are the boat's material shortfalls and what each costs to put right. Every figure here already sits inside your Year-One budget (Section 9) — nothing is counted twice. This section's job is the negotiation: which of those costs the paperwork can take off the price. Section 11, next, names the document that settles each one.

Asking Price

$148,500

As provided — context, not the value anchor

Total Remediation Cost

$18,500 – $112,600

Costed in Section 9 — here it's your leverage

One document away

$15,600 – $102,600 across 5 items · plus 1 no-cost ask

Listed in full in Section 11 — ask before you talk price

Age is in the asking price — lack of maintenance is not. An old part in documented order is priced in; an old part nobody can evidence is the negotiation below.

Item	Est. Cost (range)	Basis & leverage
Engine hours discrepancy — unresolved	$3,000 – $50,000	The listing itself flags contradicted hours on both engines. At the lower stated figures, a major service is the conversation ($3,000–$10,000 parts per engine). At the higher figures, a rebuild or repower is the conversation ($10,000–$24,000 parts per engine for rebuild; $24,000–$50,000 parts for repower of both legs). The spread is the leverage.
Saildrive bellows and seals — no service record	$3,000 – $26,000	No bellows service record disclosed on a 30-year-old hull. Lower end: bellows and seals on both legs ($3,000–$8,000 parts). Upper end: full saildrive unit replacement on both legs ($14,000–$26,000 parts).
Standing rigging — no invoice	$8,000 – $18,000	No rigging invoice disclosed on a 30-year-old hull. Full re-rig parts $8,000–$18,000; mast unstep/crane/re-step additional.
Liferaft — needs service or replacement (seller-disclosed)	$400 – $5,000	Seller-disclosed defect. Recertification $400–$1,200 parts; offshore replacement raft $2,500–$5,000 parts.
Salon window glazing — crazed (confirmed in photos and video)	$800 – $6,000	Confirmed in Photos 23, 24 and seller's footage at 1:16–1:18. Panel replacement $800–$2,500 parts; full replacement if frames compromised $6,000–$18,000 parts.
Head basin — cracked (confirmed in seller's footage)	$600 – $1,500	Confirmed in seller's footage at 2:54–2:56. Replacement basin installed.
Air conditioning — 4 units flagged for service (seller-disclosed)	$1,200 – $3,600	Seller-disclosed. Service per unit $300–$900 parts × 4 units.
Raymarine eS78 MFD — end-of-life	$1,500 – $2,500	EOL unit confirmed. Replacement 9-inch current-generation MFD installed.
TOTAL REMEDIATION COST	$18,500 – $112,600	Low ends and high ends summed separately — never averaged. Costed in your §9 Year-One budget; here it is negotiating leverage, not a discount off the ask

This table lists the defect-remediation leverage items for negotiation. Each figure is a parts-cost estimate for the remediation scope named — it is the buyer's Year-One budget and his table leverage, not a subtraction from the asking price. Items marked closeable have a document the seller could produce that would remove or reduce the budget item; age-certain work has no such document. The drivetrain and rigging items together represent the widest range and the strongest leverage — resolve them with paperwork before any other negotiation proceeds.

The figure above is parts, at professional supply prices, for a like-for-like replacement of what is fitted. Labour is usually the larger half of the final bill and it is local — a yard in Brittany and a yard in Phuket will quote different hours and different rates for the same job. One call to your own yard, with this parts list in front of you, completes the number — and lets you check our parts price against theirs at the same time.

The leverage map — every open item, by cost and by what settles it

One document away: $15,600 – $102,600 across 5 items. Nobody has shown this work was done. Ask for the documents — listed in Section 11. Paper or price, his choice.

Red ring — critical finding: it straddles the waterline: a document moves it, the yard confirms it. Priced in §10 either way.

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Deliberately not on this map — age-certain: $2,900 – $10,000 across 3 items (Salon window glazing — crazed (confirmed in photos and video) · Head basin — cracked (confirmed in seller's footage) · Raymarine eS78 MFD — end-of-life). Due on any boat this age. Your budget, not a negotiation — no document changes it.

11The Documents to Ask For

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Each item below is work this report has budgeted for because nobody has shown it was done. None of it is an accusation, and none of it is a discount. Every line names one piece of paper that would settle it — and if the seller produces that paper, the item comes off your budget entirely.

Undocumented, and one document away

$15,600 – $102,600 across 5 items · plus 1 no-cost ask

Ask for these before you talk price

Item	Budgeted	What would settle it
Engine hours discrepancy — unresolved	$3,000 – $50,000	Original engine logbooks and dated hour-meter photographs for both engines, reconciling the discrepancy
Saildrive bellows and seals — no service record	$3,000 – $26,000	Bellows and seal service record for both legs, with date, yard, and parts used
Standing rigging — no invoice	$8,000 – $18,000	Rigging invoice dated within the last 10 years
Liferaft — needs service or replacement (seller-disclosed)	$400 – $5,000	Current liferaft service certificate from an approved service station
Air conditioning — 4 units flagged for service (seller-disclosed)	$1,200 – $3,600	A/C service records or a current service quote from a marine A/C technician
Which saildrives is fitted — the listing writes “Volvo SD20”	—	A photograph of the data plate on the unit

How to use this page

Send the seller this list before you make an offer. Ask for the boat as he has described her, subject to sight of these documents — a routine condition that asks only for the paperwork behind what the listing already says. Most sellers can close some of these. Each one that closes takes its own figure off this page.

12The Email to Send

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Anyone can ask an AI for a polite email. This one is loaded: every question below comes from what this listing failed to prove, names the piece of paper that settles it, and is phrased so a date alone can't answer it. Copy it, sign it, send it from your own address — we draft, we never send, and every reply goes to you, not us.

Subject: Questions on Privilege 37 Owner Version before I proceed

Hello,

I'm seriously interested in Privilege 37 Owner Version and would like to move forward. Before I book flights and a surveyor, could you help me with a few things the listing leaves open? For each of these, a date is helpful — but it's the paperwork my surveyor and insurer will ask me for, so that's what I'm really after.

Engine hours discrepancy — unresolved — when was this last done or addressed, and could you share Original engine logbooks and dated hour-meter photographs for both engines, reconciling the discrepancy?
Saildrive bellows and seals — no service record — when was this last done or addressed, and could you share Bellows and seal service record for both legs, with date, yard, and parts used?
Standing rigging — no invoice — when was this last done or addressed, and could you share Rigging invoice dated within the last 10 years?
Liferaft — needs service or replacement (seller-disclosed) — when was this last done or addressed, and could you share Current liferaft service certificate from an approved service station?
Air conditioning — 4 units flagged for service (seller-disclosed) — when was this last done or addressed, and could you share A/C service records or a current service quote from a marine A/C technician?
Which saildrives is fitted — the listing writes “Volvo SD20” — when was this last done or addressed, and could you share A photograph of the data plate on the unit?

The video tour was genuinely helpful — is there any footage of the engine bay / machinery space and the bilge, under the sole? Happy with a quick phone clip.

None of this is meant as haggling — it simply lets me proceed quickly and with confidence. Anything you can share, I'll treat as a point in the boat's favour.

Many thanks,

[Your name]

13Key Price Factors

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9 documented factors likely to affect the negotiated price. Transparent to all parties.

Engine hours discrepancy — the dominant price factor The listing itself discloses contradicted hours on both engines (starboard: 1,066 or 3,672; port: 4,062 or 4,077). This is not a gap in the listing — it is an active, unresolved question the seller has flagged and not answered. At the lower figures, a major service is the conversation; at the higher figures, a rebuild or repower is the conversation. The spread between those two scenarios in parts alone is $3,000–$50,000 for both engines. This item is closeable: the seller can produce the original engine logbooks and dated hour-meter photographs. If he cannot, the buyer must price in the worst credible scenario.

Saildrive bellows — undisclosed on a 30-year-old hull The listing documents a battery upgrade, new chain, fresh antifouling, and a generator service — all with dates. It says nothing about saildrive bellows or seals. On a hull that itemises consumable maintenance, the silence on the most consequential below-waterline service item is informative. This item is closeable: a bellows service record with date, yard, and parts used would remove it from the budget. Without that record, budget $3,000–$8,000 parts for bellows and seals on both legs, or $14,000–$26,000 parts if either leg requires full unit replacement.

Standing rigging — no invoice on a 30-year-old hull No rigging replacement or inspection record is disclosed. The genoa furler received new bearings in 2021, confirming the seller tracks rig maintenance — the silence on the wire itself is therefore a meaningful omission. This item is closeable: a rigging invoice dated within the last 10 years would remove it from the budget. Without that invoice, budget $8,000–$18,000 parts for a full re-rig, plus the mast unstep/crane/re-step operation.

816+ days on market — a fact about the price and the paperwork This listing has been on the market for a documented minimum of 816 days at $148,500. Informed buyers have had ample time to ask about the drivetrain and rigging history; the answers are still not in the ad. This is a fact about the price and the documentation, not a characterisation of the vessel. It is the buyer's context for understanding what the market has already said about this price at this level of disclosure.

Liferaft — seller-disclosed defect The Bombard liferaft is seller-disclosed as needing service or replacement. This is a concrete, quotable item: $400–$1,200 parts for recertification; $2,500–$5,000 parts for a replacement offshore-rated unit. Raise it directly and price it in.

Recent consumable upgrades — genuine positive New LiFePO4 batteries (May 2025, 495 Ah), new anchor chain (May 2025, 175 ft 10mm), fresh antifouling (April 2025), and a serviced Westerbeke generator (May 2024, new heat exchanger) are documented recent expenditures. These are real, verifiable upgrades that reduce the Year-One budget on those specific items. They do not offset the drivetrain and rigging unknowns, but they are genuine value in the purchase.

Salon window glazing — confirmed, visible, and photographed Extensive crazing on the forward salon windows is confirmed in Photos 23, 24 and the seller's own footage at 1:16–1:18. This is a concrete, quotable deduction: $800–$2,500 parts for panel replacement; $6,000–$18,000 parts if frames are also compromised. Get a glazier's quote in Grenada before making an offer.

Grenada location — practical positive for Caribbean buyers, friction for others The boat is on a mooring in Grenada — a practical positive for a buyer intending to cruise the Caribbean (no delivery passage required, active cruising community, good yard facilities). For a European buyer, a transatlantic delivery or shipping adds cost and time. Factor the delivery or shipping cost into the total acquisition budget.

Saildrive nomenclature — confirm the data plate The listing describes 'Volvo SD20 saildrives.' Volvo Penta does not manufacture an SD20 unit — that designation belongs to Yanmar. Volvo Penta's own saildrive range uses the 110S/120S/130S/150S series. The actual unit fitted should be confirmed by reading the data plate on each leg before purchase; this affects parts sourcing, any published service intervals, and the cost of replacement units.

14Surveyor Briefing

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Vessel: 1996 Privilege 37 Owner Version, S/V YellowRock, Hog Island, Grenada. Asking $148,500 USD. No broker listed.

Priority 1 — Highest-Consequence Checks (Start Here)

Critical

Saildrive legs — haulout inspection of both diaphragms: Inspect both saildrive diaphragms (bellows) and seals out of the water. The listing designates these as 'Volvo SD20' — confirm the actual make and model by reading the data plate on each leg before ordering parts or citing intervals. Look for cracking, hardening, delamination, or weeping at the diaphragm. If no service record is produced, replace both sets of bellows and seals as a condition of purchase. Document findings in writing.

Critical

Engine hours — reconcile the discrepancy, compression and oil analysis: The listing flags contradicted hours on both engines (stbd: 1,066 or 3,672; port: 4,062 or 4,077). Demand the original engine logbooks and dated hour-meter photographs before the survey. Commission compression tests and oil analysis on both engines. If hours reconcile at the higher figures and compression is low, the repower conversation begins here.

Critical

Standing rigging — full inspection aloft and at terminals: No rigging invoice is disclosed. Inspect all swage terminals, toggle pins, and wire at the masthead and at deck level. Look for internal corrosion at swage fittings (a pick test at the terminal mouth), cracking at the swage barrel, and any broken strands. If no invoice within the last 10 years is produced, recommend full re-rig before offshore use.

High

Hull-to-bridgedeck junction and nacelle bond-line: Tap-test and moisture-meter the full perimeter of the hull-to-bridgedeck junction and the nacelle pod bond-line (unique to the owner's version). Look for cracking, movement, or water ingress at the bond. This is the primary structural variable on a 30-year-old foam-sandwich cat.

High

Through-hulls and seacocks — exercise and inspect all fittings: Exercise all seacocks at haulout. On a 30-year-old hull, original bronze fittings may show dezincification (pink colouration at the gate or body). Minor staining visible around waterline fittings in Photo 3 — inspect those fittings specifically. Replace any that are stiff, corroded, or show dezincification.

Priority 2 — High Importance

High

Deck core moisture — coach roof and bridgedeck: Moisture-meter the coach roof and bridgedeck, particularly below deck fittings and port surrounds where water streaking is visible (Photos 3, 4; recorded on earlier pass — confirm at viewing). Tap-test for delamination. Pay particular attention to the mast base area and chainplate zones.

High

Chainplates — inspect for crevice corrosion and deck ingress: Chainplates were not shown in the seller's footage. Inspect for crevice corrosion, cracking at the deck penetration, and moisture ingress into the deck core at the chainplate base. Remove and inspect at least one plate if corrosion is suspected.

High

Osmosis / hull-skin moisture — both hull bottoms: Moisture-meter both hull bottoms at haulout. GRP hulls of this era are susceptible to osmotic blistering; the outer skin is vulnerable even with PVC foam core. Document any blistering and assess extent before pricing remediation.

Medium

Salon window glazing — frame seals and panel condition: Extensive crazing confirmed in Photos 23, 24 and seller's footage at 1:16–1:18. Inspect all glazing panels and frame rebates for moisture ingress. Confirm whether frames are sound before pricing panel-only vs full replacement.

Medium

Electrical wiring — unsecured runs in multiple locations: Loose and unsecured wiring runs visible in seller's footage at 1:01 (cabin entrance overhead), 2:05 (companionway step), 3:13 (cabin stairway wall), and in Photo 34 (behind MPPT controller). Inspect all visible wiring for correct rating, fusing, and chafe protection. Verify that the LiFePO4 battery installation includes a correctly rated BMS and that alternator regulation is compatible with lithium chemistry.

Medium

Liferaft — inspect canister and certification: Seller-disclosed as needing service or replacement. Inspect the canister for the last service date stamp. If out of certification or leisure-grade only, require replacement with an offshore/ISO-rated unit before exchange.

Priority 3 — Standard Survey Items

Medium

Mast step and compression post: Not shown in seller's footage. Inspect mast step for cracking, delamination, or movement. Check the compression post below for any signs of structural distress.

Medium

Head basin — cracked drain surround: Crack confirmed in seller's footage at 2:54–2:56. Inspect the basin, drain fitting, and the through-hull and seacock below. Confirm no water has tracked behind the basin surround.

Medium

Salon hull-side panel — pale bleached patch: A pale, bleached patch approximately 30–40 cm across is visible on the hull-side salon panel in Photos 20 and 21 (recorded on earlier pass — confirm at viewing). Verify at survey whether the substrate beneath is sound and whether any deck fitting above this zone has been a leak source.

Low

Watermaker — membrane service date and last run: CruiseRO watermaker panel visible in Photo 36. Confirm membrane service date and last run with the owner. If the unit has not run in a season or has no membrane history, budget for membrane replacement.

Low

Deck hardware — detached clutch covers and track condition: Detached rope clutch body/cover visible on deck in seller's footage at 0:03 (both port and starboard aft deck). Confirm all clutches are functional and properly mounted. Inspect deck tracks for corrosion.

Low

Furler drum — green surface buildup: Green surface buildup visible on the jib furler drum in seller's footage at 0:36. Confirm this is cosmetic (algae/oxidation) and that the drum rotates freely and the bearings (replaced 2021) are still serviceable.

155-Year Maintenance Schedule & Cost Projection

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Assumes purchase completes and critical items addressed in Year 1. Ongoing costs to keep a 1996 Privilege 37 Owner Version in offshore-ready condition.

Year	Work / Items	Estimated Cost
Year 1*	Survey + haulout + engine survey + rig inspection; saildrive bellows (both legs); engine service or rebuild (both engines); standing rigging re-rig; mast unstep/crane/re-step; liferaft replacement; salon window glazing; head basin; A/C service; MFD replacement; safety kit refresh; antifouling cycle (ref: *Perspective note below)	$29,200–$86,000
Year 2	Running rigging inspection and partial replacement; winch service (4 units); watermaker membrane service; bilge pump service; varnish and upholstery refresh (optional)	$3,000–$12,000
Year 3	Antifouling bottom job; generator service; saildrive zincs and annual inspection; EPIRB battery/hydrostatic service; flare renewal	$4,000–$10,000
Year 4	Sail inspection and potential replacement (main or genoa depending on condition found at survey); through-hull and seacock service; standing rigging inspection	$3,000–$15,000
Year 5	Antifouling bottom job; engine service; liferaft recertification; electronics refresh (instruments, autopilot calibration); general cosmetic refresh	$5,000–$15,000
5-YEAR TOTAL — maintenance and scheduled work only. The purchase price is not in this table.		$44,200–$138,000
Annual average from Year 2 onward — Year 1 is catch-up work, not what she costs to keep		$3,750–$13,000/year

Inside this figure

routine servicing and wear-item replacement
antifouling, anodes and the haul-out the work itself requires
engine, saildrive and gearbox service
standing rigging, sails and canvas replaced at end of life
systems replaced when they reach the end of their service life

Not in it — add your own numbers

berthing, mooring or storage ashore
insurance
VAT, import duty, sales tax and registration
flag, documentation and cruising permits
fuel, and communications airtime
delivery, crew and passage costs
finance costs and depreciation

This table counts the work the boat herself will need — not the cost of keeping her somewhere. Berthing, insurance, tax and registration depend on where you base her and under which flag.

* Perspective

The five-year ownership picture for YellowRock is shaped almost entirely by what the survey reveals about the drivetrain and rigging. If the engine hours reconcile at the lower figures, the bellows are serviceable, and a rigging invoice appears, Year-One spend is manageable and Years 2–5 follow a normal cruising-cat maintenance rhythm. The buyer who goes to survey without demanding the paperwork first is taking on a risk the market has already priced for 816 days.

16Next Steps

Recommended sequence for a buyer who wants to proceed on this vessel. Complete the pre-offer steps before committing to a survey deposit.

Pre-Offer

☐Confirm asking price and days on market are current

☐Review §3 Market Intelligence — market position and price context

☐Review §10 Remediation Costs & Leverage — what she will cost you beyond the asking price

☐Review §13 Key Price Factors — prepare your negotiation leverage points

☐Send the seller §12 The Email to Send — every question loaded from this listing's own gaps — before scheduling viewing

Pre-Survey

☐Book a qualified marine surveyor — SAMS or NAMS certified for this region

☐Print §14 Surveyor Briefing and hand to surveyor before the appointment

☐Request haul-out access for the below-waterline inspection

☐Request all service records, receipts, and maintenance logs from seller before survey

☐Review §15 5-Year Maintenance Schedule to model total cost of ownership

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