Why should you choose Boat Check WA to check out that boat you are thinking of buying?
Buying a boat can be one of the best decisions of your life. Boating is awesome. There is nothing like the freedom of jumping in a boat and going where ever you want, whenever you want......work and weather permitting of course...
But it can also be one of the worst decisions of your life if you get the wrong boat.....or even worse, the right boat that has a lot of expensive problems. Worse still, an unsafe and unseaworthy boat could put you and your friends and families life at risk.....no joke.
Getting a boat you intend to purchase professionally inspected can save you money....it can save you time....and it can even save your life....
So what makes Boat Check WA different to the other companies advertising boat inspections, or the old guy at the pub, or that mate of a mate who supposedly knows boats?
We are experienced with trailer boats, outboards and stern drives. In fact, we don’t inspect anything else. No launches, no 40ft cruisers, no jet skis, no superyachts.....just trailer boats, because that is what we know. If it isn’t on a trailer, we don’t touch it. Beware the person who says they know everything about everything....you don’t want to be the person that they "wing it" with.....don’t fall for the old "I’m a diesel guy, but outboards are just the same" rubbish....we specialise in trailer boats, outboards and sterndrives....we don’t guess, make it up as we go along or wing it....it’s what we do all day, every day…
We are local....yes, that means we live here in Perth. You aren’t dealing with someone over east sitting in their spare room taking bookings and then trying to find someone to do the inspection for you....you book with Mike from Boat Check WA, Mike does your inspection, Mike types your report and Mike answers all your questions on the phone or in person. The other great thing is you can call us any time after you have bought the boat to discuss the boat....Mike doesn’t mind and he certainly doesn’t charge extra for that....our current record for talking to a past customer is nearly 3 years after the inspection! When you book with Boat Check WA, you are getting the best trailer boat inspector in Perth, every time....
We are prompt and reliable. We turn up on time, every time and we don’t string out your booking, trying to find someone to do the inspection. After all, you are dealing directly with the person who is doing your inspection. Why is that important? Well, sometimes there is more than one buyer for a boat…..especially the well-priced ones….and waiting for an over east booking aggregator to get back to you can sometimes mean you miss out. We are local, so we know when we can get there and when we can do the job. We also offer same day reports, so you can make a fast decision to buy so you don’t miss out….you don’t have to wait for the report to come from over east….
We provide practical info and advice. We have literally seen people pay for an inspection and just get an email from the person who did the job that says "no problems found, all sweet".....wow, that boat must have been perfect....no faults, nothing!...well, we have looked at and checked thousands of boats since 2007, new and used and we are yet to find one without a fault. Not one...when we inspect a boat for you, we will find every last little fault....some so small and seemingly petty that you might wonder why we bothered....but that’s the thing, we find every little thing so you know exactly what you are getting and exactly what you need to fix, repair or replace....you can go into the transaction with a clear view of what you are getting....our report is not just a checklist that says its good or bad....it’s a plan for you on what you need to consider before buying the boat and what you need to do after buying the boat. Mike has a lot of knowledge and he is more than happy to answer your questions.
Getting a boat checked before you buy can literally save you money....lots of money. Picture this....you see a boat advertised, check it out, negotiate a price and take it way.....a few weeks later; you have issues....major issues. You call the seller....you get the usual "not my problem" response....because he has your money and you have his faulty boat and unfortunately, there isn’t anything you can do about it....yes, it’s buyer beware, even in the eyes of the law. But by getting it checked first, you know about those issues BEFORE you have handed over your cash....with the right information, you can either bail out and save your cash for something better or you can use that knowledge to negotiate a price for the boat that reflects the issues. We have literally been able to save boat buyers thousands of dollars AFTER they have agreed on a price, after finding issues that are repairable....It’s the worst feeling….buying a boat, then getting that massive list of stuff that the boat yard found wrong with your “bargain of the century”….it sucks….it really sucks…
No hard upsell or pressure selling. Yep, just like the automotive industry, this is a thing in the marine industry. Oil testing….water tests….engine diagnostics….all the add-ons to a standard inspection…..some that aren’t required, some that are already included in our inspection price….Mike used to be a decent boat and outboard salesman, but he is a terrible boat inspection salesman….if he thinks an oil sample is a waste of time, he will say so….nearly all the boats we check have brand new oil….it’s been like that since the dawn of time….selling a car? The sludge that’s been in there comes out and the nice clear, fresh oil goes in….beautiful! If we don’t think you need a water test or oil testing….we will say so and you don’t have to spend extra money where it isn’t required….straight up! We also sometimes will pull the pin on a boat inspection if we see a major, unfixable issue….how can we charge you for a full inspection when we know we are going to tell you not to buy it….if we think you need a water test or an oil test, we will suggest it…..it’s about honesty, integrity and not trying to make a fast buck with high pressure, bullshit sales tactics….