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For buyers of used cruising boats

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FAIRKEEL / A CLOSER LOOKSAMPLE
1984 Tayana 37 · refrigeration

“New” doesn’t always
mean ready to use.

What the listing says

A new refrigeration unit was purchased, but has not been installed.

What that means for the buyer

Installation and commissioning remain unfinished. Confirm the work needed before treating refrigeration as ready for cruising.

A useful next question

“What remains to install and commission the fridge, and is there a written quote for that work?”

Adapted from a FairKeel test report. Identifying details removed; question adapted for this example.

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From listing to better questions

A clearer next step in three moves.

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Bring the boat you’re considering.

Share the listing and answer a few questions about your cruising plans, experience and budget.

02 /

Get your free assessment.

See relevant model concerns, listing strengths and gaps, and how the boat fits your plans.

03 /

Go deeper when you’re ready.

Choose the Deep-Dive for detailed findings, broker questions and an updated assessment after their answers.

When a boat makes your shortlist

A $249 check before
a much bigger commitment.

A boat’s asking price is only the beginning. Unfinished installations, overdue replacements and unanswered maintenance questions can mean thousands in additional work.

FairKeel helps you investigate those issues before you book flights, arrange a haul-out or commission a survey. Finding that a boat doesn’t suit your plans early could save you an expensive trip—or help you focus your survey and negotiations on what matters.

$249 USD · per boat

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Understand the findings and cost exposure

A detailed systems assessment with evidence, uncertainties and estimated cost bands.

Send questions your broker can answer

A ready-to-forward question pack focused on the claims and gaps that matter for this boat.

Reassess when the answers arrive

Submit the broker’s reply for an updated assessment, with unresolved issues kept visible.

AI-assisted advisory based on available evidence. A professional marine survey remains essential.

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