Often times potential buyers get tunnel vision, they are obsessed with hull fractures or blisters, engine mounts and thru-holes. However, one of the most critical factors to determine whether or not a yacht has been well maintained by its captain, is the condition of the helm electronics.
This often over looked attribution can mean the difference in the overall condition of the vessel, rarely does a well meaning captain fore go his or her electronics, after all, previous close calls in bad weather has made sure of that. Learn what the latest trends are, which electronics have been proven by use, and how much money you will need to upgrade the vessel if you bought it. Read a small excerpt from YACHTING Magazine; "As owners run boats, helm electronics give them information and insight into what's headed their way. Those electronics can also give information to someone who's looking to buy that boat. Smart buyers take a look at the screens, but a glance behind the dash may tell even more. The first thing I look at other than the engine room and general condition of the boat, is the way the guy has upgraded his electronics."(yachtingmagazine2010)
One of the most expensive aspects of refitting a yacht is adapting new electronics, the original helm may be outdated and a total refit will be needed to accommodate new larger screens, this upgrade means more money which may determine your bid amount, also keep this in mind, if the present owner has let his electronics fall to the weigh side, what else has he or she skimped on? Something to consider.
YachtingMagazine.April 2011. Pg94. "Down to the Wire" Wood.Jason Y. Ret. May 30th 2010
This often over looked attribution can mean the difference in the overall condition of the vessel, rarely does a well meaning captain fore go his or her electronics, after all, previous close calls in bad weather has made sure of that. Learn what the latest trends are, which electronics have been proven by use, and how much money you will need to upgrade the vessel if you bought it. Read a small excerpt from YACHTING Magazine; "As owners run boats, helm electronics give them information and insight into what's headed their way. Those electronics can also give information to someone who's looking to buy that boat. Smart buyers take a look at the screens, but a glance behind the dash may tell even more. The first thing I look at other than the engine room and general condition of the boat, is the way the guy has upgraded his electronics."(yachtingmagazine2010)One of the most expensive aspects of refitting a yacht is adapting new electronics, the original helm may be outdated and a total refit will be needed to accommodate new larger screens, this upgrade means more money which may determine your bid amount, also keep this in mind, if the present owner has let his electronics fall to the weigh side, what else has he or she skimped on? Something to consider.
YachtingMagazine.April 2011. Pg94. "Down to the Wire" Wood.Jason Y. Ret. May 30th 2010
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