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A crack where the front of the keel meets the hull (the "Catalina Smile") can indicate the boat has run aground hard. šŸ› ļø Recommended Resources

Check the oil. If it looks like chocolate milk, water is leaking into the engine—a potential "walk away" issue.

When viewing a used boat, use these "red flag" checks before paying for a professional survey.

The City of Greater Sudbury is located on the Traditional Territory of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation who are signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.

Buying A Sailboat For Dummies Today

A crack where the front of the keel meets the hull (the "Catalina Smile") can indicate the boat has run aground hard. šŸ› ļø Recommended Resources

Check the oil. If it looks like chocolate milk, water is leaking into the engine—a potential "walk away" issue. buying a sailboat for dummies

When viewing a used boat, use these "red flag" checks before paying for a professional survey. A crack where the front of the keel