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

 

** For a pre-purchase survey the engine(s) and any drives should be evaluated as a separate exercise by a qualified marine engineer who will have the necessary expertise and diagnostic equipment required. A sea trial should be carried out with the marine engineer; it is an inexpensive addition to the pre-purchase survey and is recommended. It 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. For an insurance survey the engine(s) are visually inspected only and not started, no guarantees can be offered to their future reliability and/or maintenance costs.**