Surveyor in Baku

[Nich39Nige]

Here is a challenge for you all.

There is a 25ft Carvel sloop for sale in Baku for 5K. No other details apart from a statement from the owner saying says is in excellent nick. (thinks "where have I heard that before")
Furthers details have been requested.

Now a buddy and I are going to Baku in September for a year and would love to sail on the Caspian but I would like to get the vessel looked at.

Any ideas? What should we be looking out for on a wooden boat if we have to check it out ourselves?

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[pugwash]

Probably no tides there so get her ashore somehow, fill her with water, see what comes out. For that price, in that place, I should think anything that isn't made of fruit cake would be a fun buy.

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[Ohdrat]

One of my mates is working out there at the moment.. but not a surveyor.. and not boaty.. but an engineer.. He's back this weekend for few weeks home leave but might take a look at it for you.. he wont have a clue about rig and stuff like that.

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