What doesn’t the surveyor do?

I will not offer statements about any part of the boat that is not readily accessible or beyond
the scope of my expertise.  Removal of screws, panels, personal belongings, or junk will only
be done with owner’s permission and extra cost.  I will not offer statement of condition for
motors, transmissions, sailboat rigging higher than 6 feet above deck, or sails.  If there is any
doubt as to age or condition of these components, I will recommend someone more qualified
than I look them.  Removal of bottom paint for moisture metering may be done with owner’s
permission at additional cost.  I do not offer core sampling of fiberglass hulls.
From the Surveyor's Notebook