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The owners of a plywood-epoxy catamaran discovered extensive structural rot throughout the vessel after a pre-purchase survey failed to identify significant defects.2:17 Despite paying for a professional survey, the owners found eight major areas of rot in the hull, deck, and cockpit that were concealed by fresh paint and cosmetic touch-ups.26:57 The surveyor, who operates near the Le Marin boatyard, allegedly misclassified the boat’s construction material as polyester and ignored critical structural issues.2:21 The owners report that the previous sellers intentionally hid these defects, which include rot near the anchor locker, cockpit lockers, and mast step.27:44 These hidden issues prevented the owners from using the boat for travel during their first year of ownership and necessitated costly, time-consuming repairs.30:06 A professional repair was required for the chainplates, which were found to be compromised.15:41 The owners are currently seeking a financial settlement from the sellers to cover repair costs, though initial attempts at an amicable resolution have been rejected.54:25

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