Hi.
Here is my short story. I was buying a boat (I live in San Diego, CA). The surveyor I hired was completely not professional. I decided to create a website with valuable information for anybody buying a boat and a list of SD surveyors (later I'll add more info to help choose the most professional surveyor).
I'm trying to create a Pre-purchase survey checklist (and need your help) to help owners:
1) Do before "Pre-purchase" check.
2) Track what was checked and what missed during the survey.
My idea is to divide it into 3 sections: In-water, Out of Water, Sea trials.
Please help me to edit. Your knowledge and experience are vital!
OUT OF THE WATER (HOUL-OUT) BOAT CHECK
Hull, Deck & Structure
Keel
Hull below water line
Moisture readings and osmosis check / hull soundings on steel vessel
Steering, Stern Gear and Skin Fittings
Rudder and steering
Stern gear
Cathodic protection
Skin fittings and other through hulls
IN THE WATER CHECK
Vessel documents (registration, service records, insurance)
Hull, Deck & Structure
Topsides above waterline including rubbing strake etc.
Deck moulding
Coachroof
Cockpit
Hull/deck join
Bulkheads and structural stiffening including internal mouldings
On Deck
Main companion way and accesses to accommodation
Ports & windows etc.
Pulpit, pushpit, lifelines, stanchions and jackstays
Rigging attachment points
Ground tackle and mooring arrangements
Other deck gear and fittings
Davits & boarding ladders
Rig
Spars
Standing rigging
Running rigging
Sails & covers etc.
Safety
Navigation lights
Bilge pumping arrangements
Fire fighting equipment
Lifesaving and emergency equipment
Engine
Engine & installation
Fuel System
Accommodation and Onboard Systems
Accommodation general
Gas installation
Fresh water tanks and delivery
Heads
Electrical installation
Electronic and navigation equipment
Heating and refrigeration
SEA TRIALS
Engine run
Sails
Here is my short story. I was buying a boat (I live in San Diego, CA). The surveyor I hired was completely not professional. I decided to create a website with valuable information for anybody buying a boat and a list of SD surveyors (later I'll add more info to help choose the most professional surveyor).
I'm trying to create a Pre-purchase survey checklist (and need your help) to help owners:
1) Do before "Pre-purchase" check.
2) Track what was checked and what missed during the survey.
My idea is to divide it into 3 sections: In-water, Out of Water, Sea trials.
Please help me to edit. Your knowledge and experience are vital!
OUT OF THE WATER (HOUL-OUT) BOAT CHECK
Hull, Deck & Structure
Keel
Hull below water line
Moisture readings and osmosis check / hull soundings on steel vessel
Steering, Stern Gear and Skin Fittings
Rudder and steering
Stern gear
Cathodic protection
Skin fittings and other through hulls
IN THE WATER CHECK
Vessel documents (registration, service records, insurance)
Hull, Deck & Structure
Topsides above waterline including rubbing strake etc.
Deck moulding
Coachroof
Cockpit
Hull/deck join
Bulkheads and structural stiffening including internal mouldings
On Deck
Main companion way and accesses to accommodation
Ports & windows etc.
Pulpit, pushpit, lifelines, stanchions and jackstays
Rigging attachment points
Ground tackle and mooring arrangements
Other deck gear and fittings
Davits & boarding ladders
Rig
Spars
Standing rigging
Running rigging
Sails & covers etc.
Safety
Navigation lights
Bilge pumping arrangements
Fire fighting equipment
Lifesaving and emergency equipment
Engine
Engine & installation
Fuel System
Accommodation and Onboard Systems
Accommodation general
Gas installation
Fresh water tanks and delivery
Heads
Electrical installation
Electronic and navigation equipment
Heating and refrigeration
SEA TRIALS
Engine run
Sails