One area that the surveyor on my boat (Hull 80) missed was the outboard motor mount. It needs to be checked from the inside for cracks, delam, leaks, etc. around the base and esp. where it is close to the rudder post.

It's a good idea to check the lifeline staunchion pockets on the inside too.

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:: I am loooking seriously at an Expresss 27 in the next
:: few days.
::
:: I am interested in what to look for in the way of
:: potential problems for the boat. I would guess
:: principally water penetration via chainplates, bulkhead,
:: core rot in deck around fittings, hull/keel joint, loose
:: stantion bases; and any stress cracks.
::
:: I am not concerned about sails.
::
:: Any other areas of boat/mast and rigging I should be
:: careful about?
::
:: Would appreciate any advise.