On-site visit in Biograd
"Chairos" still had the full charter season ahead of her. The former owners had arrived for our visit and we had the history and all service work, repairs and maintenance measures explained. Without going into all the details here, we had the impression after a few hours that some more work would be necessary, but the hull, keel, mast/boom/spinnaker pole, fittings, winches and most of the gear were in good condition. The biggest plus for us, was not only the agreement that all deficiencies that had been identified will be taken care off until the handover, but we also shared the new paintwork on the hull and a new countertop for the galley. Furthermore radar would be installed on our expenses. The biggest minus, however, was the degree of wear of the interior and the partly outdated electronics. Comparable ships sometimes had higher quality equipment, but also came with a significant surcharge. From our point of view, the price-benefit ratio was therefore at the upper end of our willingness to pay, but still in order. The general strategy of buying more cheaply and then upgrading step by step was fulfilled. We bought from a company, so the VAT still had to be paid, but we found that the professional environment also gave us additional security.