Power Vessels

A comparison of pre-purchase, insurance, structural and hull only survey scope. Note that the insurance report is of a different style and is suitable for insurance underwriters. Marine Surveys inspect, test and report on:

HULL, DECK & SUPERSTRUCTURE Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
1. Details of Vessel
2. Keel (if applicable)
3. Hull below waterline
4. Hull above waterline
5. Deck
6. Coachroof
7. Cockpit
8. Hull to deck join
9. Bulkheads & structural stiffening, internal mouldings
STEERING, STERN GEAR, SKIN FITTINGS Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
10. Rudder/s & steering
11. Stern gear
12. Cathodic protection
13. Skin fittings and other through hull apertures
ON DECK Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
14. Companionway & other accesses
15. Ports & windows
16. Pulpit, pushpit, stanchions, lifelines
17. Ground tackle and mooring arrangements
18. Other deck gear and fittings
19. Boarding ladders, davits
SAFETY Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
20. Navigation lights
21. Bilge pump arrangements
22. Firefighting equipment
23. Lifesaving and emergency equipment
ENGINE(S) AND FUEL SYSTEM Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
24. Engine(s) and installation**
25. Fuel system
ACCOMMODATION AND ON BOARD SYSTEMS Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
26. Accommodation in general
27. Gas installation
28. Fresh water tanks and delivery
29. Heads
30. Electrical installation
31. Electronic and navigation systems
32. Heating and refrigeration systems

 

** The engine(s) are visually inspected only and not started, no guarantees can be offered to their future reliability and/or maintenance costs. A sea trial allows testing of the engine(s), including checking start up, exhaust smoke /colour, fluid leaks, oil pressure, vibration, and whether full power under load is being achieved. A sea trial is an inexpensive addition to the pre-purchase survey, and is recommended. **