Safeboat

Now I may be speaking from a biased point of view as a Marine Surveyor, but I personally would always have an Independent (Not Me) Survey completed on any vessel new or used that I was buying... You really should never trust yourself to see things in black and white, no matter how experienced you are... Keep in mind your own bias towards this new vessel will subconsciously interfere with your rational thought, and usually minimize each finding you uncover... Now, not every Manufacture is the same, but once you take hold of the boat, you will likely become a second priority to the buyer behind you. Anything that is found before closing, can now be easily addressed (as many here have noted) "At the Factory", and while you still have the leverage. Surveys can also remove tensions between the buyer and seller... especially if you are friends, or want to remain friends. I have also seen manufactures demand a survey be performed prior to closing on custom builds, It just gets everyone on the same page, and confident in the transaction.