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Surveys
Pre-purchase & condition surveys are
instructed for a number of reasons but primarily for prospective buyers
looking to invest in a particular vessel and wishing to establish
the actual condition of the boat. The content of the survey highlights
the different areas of the vessel and makes recommendations. Photographs
are included to support this information. The following areas are
covered:
• Condition, hull, rigging, electrics
• Hull, Keel and rudder/s (inc. moisture readings on
a GRP vessel)
• Deck & Superstructures •
Internal hull structures,
bulkheads & framing, fastenings etc.
• Stern & Steering gear •
Cathodic protection • Windows &
Portlights
• Masts spars and rigging (up to
head height if stepped)
• Chain plate anchorages and mast support
• Davits, Boarding ladders &
accesses • Handrails & Stanchions
• Sails & Canvas
• Ground Tackle & mooring arrangements
• Skin fittings & Seacocks
• Doors & Hatches
• Machinery installations (visual
inspection only unless specifically requested)
• Fuel tanks and pipework •
Gas installations* • Bilge pumping
installations
• Firefighting equipment
• Lifesaving appliances •
Navigation lights & instruments
• Fresh water & sanitary installations
Hull and bulkhead, finance & insurance surveys are also undertaken
and
tailored to you exact requirements.
Additional services including sea trials, as part of a survey or on
its own
and underwater camera investigation can be arranged. |
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