Is this boat seaworthy? Surveyor performs pre-purchase survey on a Maxi 84 yacht

Follow marine surveyor Ben Sutcliffe Davies as he tap-tests the hull, looks for moisture, inspects the rigging, gas fittings, seacocks, keel, engine and much more in this 28ft Maxi 84 sailing boat. Find out his conclusions and what work lies ahead for the team at Practical Boat Owner.

The 43-year-old Swedish yacht has been sitting in a boatyard in Chichester for two years. Maximus is the latest PBO Project Boat. It's a tradition of the magazine to rescue boats and relaunch them.

Features editor Ali Wood has taken ownership of this one and will share her journey from first-time boat owner to DIY-er, with the help of PBO's experts.

Towards the end of the survey the boat's current owner Daniel Kirtley arrives, and we find out why he's giving up his 5-berth cruiser.

Some aspects of the survey are covered in more detail elsewhere in this playlist. Unfortunately, some elements of the survey are missing (anchor locker and saildrive) due to sound issues (sorry!) but do check PBO's website for the story of the refit at www.pbo.co.uk or feel free to email any feedback or ideas to [email protected]

You can watch more videos of Ben at his YouTube channel Ben Sutcliffe Marine.