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. | |
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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. **