Simpson on Second-hand Boats

For many people, the trauma of buying a boat is even worse than buying a house.

There are many pitfalls for the unwary buyer which are all too often not immediately apparent.

This book is intended to alert the reader to clues that will help evaluate a potential purchase and give an idea of its structural integrity, the soundness of fittings and an overview of its suitability for the desired purpose.

It may be used as a preliminary to employing a surveyor.