Corrosion on a yachts chain plates. The bolts require drawing and replacing.

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Why do I need a boat survey?

Boats are inherently complex in their systems and design. Buying a boat subject to survey allows you to find out if there are faults, that will allow you to negotiate on price or demand the owner fixes before the sale proceeds. A survey sets a good baseline for improvements. A survey is often needed in order to get insurance.

 

Will you tell the owner/broker what you have found?

Absolutely not. You are our client and we only report to you.

 

Who pays for what?

Typically you pay for the survey and the cost of lifting. The owner typically pays for the sea trial and repairs within reason.

 

Who organises the survey?

You need to organise for the permission, keys and lifting. However we can help with this typically liaising with the broker/owner and yard.

 

Can I attend the survey?

Yes you are paying for the survey. However best results are achieved if we can examine the boat alone and you come near the end so we can discuss what has been found.

 

Do I have to be there?

No we can examine the boat and write the report, then speak on the phone about what has been found.

 

What is betterment?

Simply this is an improvement whose cost should not be borne by the seller. E.g. if RP Marine Surveys find that a couple of sea-cocks need replacing but the others are old but still functional. It would be nice to replace all of them at this point however the owner could not be expected to pay for more than the defective ones.

 

Who are the IIMS

An internationally recognised body that promotes professional boat surveying standards. RP Marine Surveys belongs to the institute and adheres to its standards.

 

How long before I get my report

Normally within 2-3 days of survey. We can get it you a little quicker by email (followed by a hard copy in the post).
A split rudder that needed repairing before re-launch.Corroded and leaking keel bolts on a 4 year old Bavaria 38. These stainless steel studs may have suffered from crevice corrosion. Simple tightening would not be an option in this case.Rotten anchor locker bulkhead which needs replacing on an old Contessa 32.

Split rudder blade.

A deck leak damaging the soft furnishings

A seacock that is long overdue for replacement and considered dangerous

Blower ducting perished, dangerous on a craft with a petrol engine.

Osmotic blistering

Rotted bulkhead on a Contessa 32 anchor locker bulkhead

Dangerous Catalytic Heater mounted under the saloon table.

Corroded and leaking keel bolts on a 4 year old Bavaria
Heavy corrosion on the lower leg of this power boats outdrive was disguised by fibreglass bodyfiller.

Corroded outboard leg hidden with car filler. Corrosion due to poor service schedule with anodes
The bottom of this boat has osmosis.Corroded gate valve seacock with no handle.It's always best to replace all sets of batteries at the same time. This boat not unsurprisingly had electrical problems.

Poor battery installation with a mix of batteries which is not recommended
Un-clamped deck drains. A flooding risk from shipped seas or more likely possibility of sinking on mooring if they become detached and the craft is not attended for long periods.

Jubilee Clips from cockpit drains, flooding risk from rain water
Water damage from a deck leak damaging the soft furnishings of a sports boat.

Tel :  (07902) 268812 at anytime or email roger@rpmarinesurveys.co.uk  for a free quote or advice

Corrosion of the backstay chainplates
Text Box: RP Marine Surveys Dell Quay Yacht Yard Dell Quay Chichester PO20 7EB Roger Pinder BSc.Hons.AssocMIIMS.Dip.Mar.Sur Mob. 07902 268812 Email. roger@rpmarinesurveys.co.uk