I'm new to cats, and sailing in general. I've wanted a catamaran ever since I was a kid.
I'm going to check out a Nacra 5.2 in a couple days. The guy selling it really seems like a
straight-up seller, otherwise I wouldn't be planning to check out the boat. The cost of
the boat is $1000, which seems really good based on what I know so far.

- What questions other than those below should I ask?
- Does this price seem as good as I think it is?
- What things should I look for when I go see the boat?
- Should I plan for extra expense in fixing hull leaks?


Below are are the questions and answers I've gotten about the boat so far.

> 1) Sails - How old?
I don't know. They look too nice for original sails, but that might
just be good care. Stitching looks solid, the batten pockets are not
much worn. They're in pretty nice shape, overall. It's a main/jib rig. Trampoline is new.

> 2) Hull condition - Any leaks?
Slow leaks in both hulls, a little worse on one than the other. I am
pretty sure it's not the hull itself, but probably deck hardware.
After a couple-three hours of hard sailing, you get a gallon or two in.

> 3) Was your use primarily salt or freshwater?
All fresh. I think the last owners' use was too.
But it did some beach time, clearly, since the bows both have a
little wear.

> 4) Is the trailer in proper working order?
Yup. I gave it a new harness when I got it. Bearings run cool; I
haven't been inside.

> 5) Do the boat or trailer need to be registered? Is the
> registration paid?
I just renewed the trailer (good for 10 years), but haven't got the
sticker yet. I think the boat is current too, but I would have to
look to be sure. If it isn't, it's not way out and I'll take the cost
of any penalties off he price.

> 6) Any missing or broken equipment? Blocks, lines, etc.
Nope. I replaced the most needed running rigging; one could replace
more but nothing is desperately weak or broken. There's a minor
delamination at the end of one daggerboard that I would deal with
before sailing her, just to keep it from spreading. I let it settle
into the mud last winter; it hasn't been sailed since. Probably a
matter of a little epoxy, a clamp, and some paint.

> 7) Is there anything else that the boat needs in order to sail?
Nope. She's fully sail-ready. We have her partially set up for
trapeze, but I am thinking you won't be out on the trap for a few
weeks at least. We have trapeze harnesses ("butt-bucket" variety),
which we could sell to you as well. The trap lines are rigged, but
the bungees that hold them aren't yet . She's only set up for single
trapeze.