Pre-Purchase Survey Motorboat - Inspection List
Typically includes a 18 to 26 page written report on a subset of the following:
- Yacht ID. (Visual, Registry, SSR, Hull ID, CE Marked etc)
- Hull below the Waterline
- Moisture Readings
- Hull Support Structure
- Deck, Coachroof & Cockpit
- Rudder(s) & Steering System(s)
- Engine Installation(s) & Cooling System(s)
- Stern Gear / Stern Gland(s) & Cathodic Protection / Stern Drive(s)
- Run Up / Sea trial
- Fuel System including Tank(s)
- Openings, Seacocks, Skin Fittings & Pipework
- Heads Installation(s)
- Sails & Canvas Work
- Portlights, Hatches & Doors
- Fresh Water System
- D.C. Electrical System
- A.C. Electrical System
- Navigation Equipment
- Saftey Equipment
- Anchor Systems & Ground Tackle
- Bilge Pumping Arrangements
- Ventilation
- Fire Fighting Equipment
- Gas Installation
- Domestic Appliances
- Interior Obesrvations (Varnishwork, Covers and linings)
Recommendations will be prioritized at the end of each section and a recommended schedule of work will also be included.
A verbal report is often given at the end of the survey. The report when delivered (first by email .pdf, followed by a bound hard copy) can be discussed at length over the phone if required.