Of course on of other side of the coin is he will be left with no options. His boat will only sell if he takes a major beatting. So in all likelly hood he'll either bite the bullet and pay or stay home. Of course the same thing will hit many people even the folks with single screw trawlers.

The other side of the coin is this: any buyer who relies solely on a surveyor and doesn't do any homework themselves is left open for potentially big disappointments. When I bought my current old Hatteras nine years ago I had an engine mechanic come along for a WOT ride....and was glad I did. He detected some engine issues I would not have.

Yes, ABYC can only legally 'recommend", but the other side of that coin is that when your insurance company wants a survey before they will continue your coverage, and the surveyor will use the ABYC recommendations as the basis for his survey, those 'recommendations' just became mandatory on you if you want to keep your insurance in force.

It might be an opportunity for would be boaters with a few > coins jingling in their pocket to pick up a bargain. The problem is worst > in the south east and in the north west.

>> >> >> >> Can I coin the phrase; A man that has one DC Voltage standard knows how >> accurate his meter is, whereas a man with two standards is not quite sure!

Got canvas coin bags from my local bank filled them with sand and lowered them one at a time with line each one a subsequent number. Used it for 18 years. Bert Kehren In a message dated 1/29/2014 8:46:29 P.M.

Once convinced it worked I filled the pipe with coin bags my local banker got me. Very strong canvas. Filled with gravel and sand.and a numbered string attached. Used it from 74 till 93 when I sold the home.

Dr.Frank KS also have newer A5 board now with normal SRAM and coin lithium cell. You can find photo of it on KS parts store site.

Google James Miller 10 MHz GPS. Very similar ckts are by Talbot and Bozic. The basic idea is to divide the 10 MHz to 10 KHz and then use a phase detector. All will work well. It comes down to personal choice. If you’re into complexity the Brooks Shera solution will make you absolutely joyful.

From Dana Campbell via Jerry Connolly: 10/30/09 - Hammonasset SP -- 3 COMMON EIDERS (2 drakes) off jetty at Meigs Point 4:30 PM The Audubon Shop 907 Boston Post Rd.