Survey PDF
Moisture, engines, electrical, structure, and the surveyor's own wording — scored, not rewritten as a new inspection.
DEAL-CHECK-299 · $299
Eric Whipple's Deal Check
Buyer-side only. $250,000 to $2,500,000+ heavy fiberglass boats & yachts. 24-48 hours buyer-side review with personal sign-off. Peace of mind and a number you can take to the seller.
Buyer's order
Deposit risk, survey dates, financing contingency, and whether the note says simple interest or a precomputed charge.
Concession math
Repair ranges plus the gap between asking price and a market mid, shown as a dollar band you can take to the seller.
Sample
2018 Boston Whaler 330 Outrage
Fort Myers, FL. Asking $229,000. Market mid $215,000.
Sample verdict
Price discussion before acceptance
Major or moderate items produce a calculated concession range to take back to the seller.
Smooth Sailing 51 of 82 · concession $14,120 – $14,300 · target offer $214,700 – $214,880
Read every findingDeal meter
Knot perfect, out of 82
The buyer score stops at 82 on purpose. It is Eric's read of the file, not a school grade.
- 0–20 Dead in the Water. Walk.
- 21–40 Rough Seas Ahead. Negotiate hard.
- 41–61 Smooth Sailing. Negotiate the real items and stay in the deal.
- 62–82 Catch of the Day. The lean is yes, with your eyes open.
Questions
Before you upload
What do I get for $299?
Eric Whipple's buyer-side Deal Check: a deal meter, the comp set or a plain statement that comps were unavailable, survey triage, a concession range, negotiation tactics, closing costs, and a short list of what to do next. A named reviewer signs it before you receive it. Partner introductions stay optional and inside the file.
Is this a marine survey?
No. You still use your own surveyor. A survey from someone you just met often costs $3,000 to $5,000 and works for the inspection. We are the unbiased second set of eyes on that survey and the contract, working only for you.
How is the fee charged?
Stripe hosted checkout in the browser. The $299 price is the review fee. There is no app-store commission because payment is not taken inside an app store.
Will the report tell me to buy the boat?
The report scores findings and shows a concession range. You and your surveyor decide whether to accept, amend, or walk. A low score is not a promise about seaworthiness.
Are my details sent to a lender or insurer automatically?
No. Newcoast, the insurance referral, Mercury lookup, storm partners, and SWFL Marine each have a separate checkbox that starts unchecked.
Can I see the format before I pay?
Yes. Open the interactive sample for a 2018 Boston Whaler 330 Outrage (buyer identity withheld) or download the sample PDF. Your paid file uses the same rubric on the documents you upload.