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 ** (see below) | |||
| 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 and insurance 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.**