Visual inspecting

[Newbie1066]

Hi People
Please excuse my lack of knowledge and maybe just missing the obvious,
I’m currently look for my first cruiser and whilst looking at boats in yards I’ve noticed hulls and rudders can have dings and repairs etc. I would always get a survey done etc but are there things that would make you just walk away.
Thanks in advance
Here’s example of a rudder

[psk125]

Try this for ideas:
https://www.amazon.com/Surveying-Sma.../dp/0924486589
When you look at boats, make sure you wear good track shoes so when necessary you can run, not walk away.