Sail 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
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 & 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. Rigging attachment points
18. Ground tackle and mooring arrangements
19. Other deck gear and fittings
20. Boarding ladders, davits
RIG Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
21. Spars
22. Standing rigging
23. Running rigging
24. Sails and covers
SAFETY Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
25. Navigation lights
26. Bilge pump arrangements
27. Firefighting equipment
28. Lifesaving and emergency equipment
ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
29. Engine and installation**
30. Fuel system
ACCOMMODATION AND ON BOARD SYSTEMS Pre-Pur. Ins. Struct.
31. Accommodation in general
32. Gas installation
33. Fresh water tanks and delivery
34. Heads
35. Electrical installation
36. Electronic and navigation systems
37. Heating and refrigeration systems

 

**  The engine is visually inspected only and not started, no guarantees can be offered to any future reliability and/or maintenance costs. A sea trial allows testing of the engine, 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.**