A PRIVILEGED/CONFIDENTIAL REPORT OF THE CONDITION & VALUE OF THE VESSEL
"Planned Poverty"
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Marine Survey & Design Co. and it’s surveyors endeavor, on behalf of whomever this report is made, to exercise their best judgment and to follow accepted professional practices. Inability to evaluate portions of the vessel due to construction methods, metal plating, wooden planking, bulkheads, ceilings, covering boards, fascia pieces, canvas, fiberglass, paint or plastic coverings as well as the inaccessibility of areas under fuel, water or ballast tanks or areas under castings of engines, electric motors and machinery makes it inevitable that inaccuracies or omissions will occur. Except as may be specifically detailed in this report, no portion of this vessel was examined that would require removal of structure, parts or equipment. No test borings of the hull or superstructure are made nor is any equipment or machinery operated under normal or abnormal load. The surveyor shall not, under any circumstances whatsoever, be held responsible for errors, misjudgments, inaccuracy or omissions resulting from these or other limitations of inspection of the vessel. No determination of stability and handling characteristics, inherent structural integrity or seaworthiness has been made.
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| For: | Mr. Mike Smith 3001 Edgerton Avenue Anywhere, IL 19000 |
Report Number: |
98-9999-PP |
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Date of Survey: |
12/15/98 |
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Survey Location: |
Mayo, MD. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type of Vessel: | Express Cruiser |
Hull ID #: | SWEP1234A899 |
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| Home Port: | Georgetown, DE |
Registration #: | DL 1234 AB |
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| Construction Method: | Fiberglass Composite | Builder: | Sea Ray Boats |
Year: | 89 |
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Dimensions should be considered approximate. Manufacturer’s specifications may be relied upon. Bow & stern appendages are generally excluded. |
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| Length: | 42’ |
Beam: | 13’ 11" |
Draft: | 3’ 3" |
Displacement: | 20,000lbs |
Spd | 25 k |
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| Type of Fuel Used: | Diesel |
Use: | Pleasure |
Waters Navigated: | Bays & Tributaries |
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| Registered Owner: | Mr. Robert Brown 123 Main St. Anywhere, USA 12345-6789 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VALUATION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approx. Value: | $156,000 |
Approx. Replacement Cost: | $330,000 |
Method of Valuation: | Market Approach |
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GENERAL COMMENTS |
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| The
vessel was inspected while it was both afloat and ashore at Anchor Marine in Mayo, MD. The
inspection was attended by the prospective purchaser, Mr. Mike Smith, Yacht Broker
Mr. Buyer Beware. The
weather at the time of inspection was clear, sunny, and dry with air temperatures between
40 and 50 degrees. The vessel was operated for sea trial by Mr.
Beware. Generally, the vessel appears to have been poorly maintained and is in below average condition for year and use. Routine maintenance of the vessel, machinery, and equipment has been ignored. The vessel is well equipped for her size and class with a slightly above average inventory of electronic and navigational equipment. The vessel is taking on a considerable amount of water from leaks at the through hull exhaust attachment, the transom-mounted zinc anode, the port side shaft strut, the rudder packing glands and the shaft packing glands. Significant portions of the vessel’s bilge pumping system could not be proven to be in proper working order and the vessel is at risk of foundering should these condition not be immediately attended to. Inspection of the bottom of the vessel indicates a moderate amount of readily detectable osmotic blistering. Random metering with a Sovereign Moisture Meter indicated moderately elevated moisture content of the fiberglass laminate below the static water line when compared with readings taken above the static water line. The surveyor has no firsthand knowledge of the history of maintenance or repair of the vessel and further accessing the condition of the laminate or the potential for worsening of the osmotic blistering condition would require invasive and destructive testing and was not within the scope of this inspection. No test bores were made in order to determine the makeup, condition or thickness of any portion of the structure or laminate. RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY REVIEWED AND COMPLIED WITH. |
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CONSTRUCTION DETAILS |
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| Hull: | The hull
is constructed of various weights and types of fiberglass cloths and plastic resin. The
construction appears to be in accordance with accepted boat building practice for the age,
size and class of vessel. There is evidence of minor impact damage to the port stern
quarter which has caused some delaminating of the fiberglass laminate in the area. There is evidence of laminate failure at the attachments of the exhaust tubes to the hull sides on both the port and starboard side. There is water leaking into the vessel at the port side attachment. There are no readily detectable leaks at the starboard side attachment although, there is salt crusting below the attachment on the interior of the vessel indicating there has been leaking at some point in the past. There is no readily detectable evidence of significant prior repairs. Random percussion soundings revealed no other areas of delaminating or deterioration of the hull composite. Recommendations with regards to repairs in the area of the port side fiberglass exhaust tube should be thoroughly reviewed and complied with.
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| Decks and Superstructure: | The
decks superstructure are constructed of a composite of various weights and types of
fiberglass cloth and plastic resin with core material used throughout significant portions
of the deck for added strength, weight reduction and rigidity. The decks and
superstructure appear to be in good condition for the year and use of the vessel. Random
percussion sounding revealed no areas of delaminating or deterioration and there is no
readily detectable evidence of prior repair. Random metering, with a Skipper Moisture
Meter, indicated no significantly elevated moisture content. The deck to hull joint is
inaccessible for inspection throughout the principle length of the vessel, although where
inspection is possible the joint appears secure. No test bores were made in order to ascertain the condition or makeup of the deck composite.
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| Structural Members: | Random
full and partial bulkheads, fiberglass encapsulated and longitudinal stringers and frames,
molded fiberglass pans and liners, cabinet and joiner work.
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| Fastenings: | Structural
members are fastened to the hull with fiberglass materials and plastic resin in a method
commonly accepted as good boat building practice for the size and class vessel. Where
inspection was possible, without removing permanently installed cabinet and joiner work,
no secondary bonding failures were noted. |
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| Hardware Attachments: | Hardware
is attached with stainless steel nuts, bolts and washers in accordance with accepted boat
building practice. Where inspection was possible, there is no evidence of significant
leaking at the attachment of hardware and attachments appear to be secure. No fastenings were removed in order to evaluate the condition. A significant number of attachments are unable to be inspected without removal of permanently installed cabinet and joiner work which was outside the scope of this inspection. |
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| MACHINERY & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS | CONDITION |
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| 1.01
Propulsion Engines |
(2), 375
horsepower, 3208 Caterpillar diesel engines are mounted on flexible motor mounts below the
cockpit deck and coupled to ZF transmissions and V-drives. Both engines are in need of
significant maintenance and repairs in order to insure their continued serviceability.
There is evidence of coolant leaks and low coolant levels on both propulsion engines.
Cooling and lubricating oil hoses are in poor condition, there is a significant oil leak
on the port engine. Most drive belts are in poor condition. |
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| Serial Number | Operating Hrs. |
Yr. Built |
Rebuilt |
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Starboard |
01Z12345 |
723 |
1989 |
N/A |
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Port |
01Z12346 |
727 |
1989 |
N/A |
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| 1.10 Generator | The vessel is equipped with an 8KW Westerbeake diesel powered
auxiliary generator installed in the engine compartment, on center line, aft to the main
propulsion engines. The model number of the generator is 8.0BTD614. The generator could not be started at the time of inspection due to a malfunction.
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Serial Number |
Operating Hrs. |
Yr. Built |
Yr. Rebuilt |
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76543-C912 |
860 |
1989 |
N/A |
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| 1.11 Generator Exhaust |
Iron manifolds and water injected elbow with reinforced rubber
exhaust hose and fiberglass water lift muffler device.
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Appeared Serviceable | |||
Comments on Machinery and Mechanical Systems |
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| At the time of inspection both main propulsion engines started and
stopped without incident. A brief sea trial was conducted at which time the engines were
operated under varying conditions of load for approximately 1/2 hour. Engines seemed to
operate within normal ranges for engine temperature alternator output as measured by the
instruments aboard. The maximum RPM for the port engine was 200 below the starboard
measured by the instrumentation aboard. The oil pressure gauges could not be confirmed to
be functioning properly and oil pressure could not be evaluated or confirmed. At start up, there was a significant amount of white smoke which disappeared when the engines warmed up. The condition is not considered unusual considering the manufacture and the climatic conditions at the time of the sea trial. As previously indicated, both main propulsion engines are in need of significant repairs. Routine maintenance appears to have been lacking or ignored.
CONSIDERING THESE OBSERVATIONS AND FINDINGS, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE ENGINES BE EVALUATED BY AN EXPERIENCED CATERPILLAR ENGINE MECHANIC IN ORDER TO ACCESS NEEDED REPAIRS TO ENSURE CONTINUED SERVICEABILITY.
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS | CONDITION |
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| 2.01 DC Batteries | (4) 12 volt, group 27 batteries are securely installed in a plastic
battery box between the main propulsion engines in the forward portion of the engine
compartment. Installation appears to be in accordance with accepted boat building
practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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Battery Charger |
There is a 50 amp Professional Mariner marine-quality battery
charger securely installed on the bulkhead at the forward end to the engine compartment
forward of the starboard propulsion engine. Installation appeared to be in accordance with
accepted boat building practice.
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| 2.02 Battery Switch | There are (2) multiple position battery switches mounted on the
forward engine room bulkhead. Installation is secure, although the switches are not
accessible from outside of the engine compartment as recommended by current applicable
ABYC standards.
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| 2.03 DC Wiring | Where inspected, wiring is found to be multiple stranded copper
wire securely installed, well parceled and identified in accordance with accepted boat
building practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 2.04 AC Wiring | Where inspected, wiring is found to be multiple stranded copper
wire, grounded and installed in accordance with accepted boat building practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 2.05 Circuit Protection |
Circuits are protected by trip type breakers and in line fuses.
There is GFCI circuit protection on appropriate AC circuits in accordance with accepted
boat building practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 2.06 Wire Connections |
Where inspected, wires are found to be connected with crimped on
ring, captured spade and butt connectors. Some connections in the vessel’s bonding
system are detached. The bonding system should be inspected and confirmed to be in
accordance with applicable ABYC Standards.
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| FUEL SYSTEM | CONDITION |
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| 3.01 Fuel Tanks | (2)
welded aluminum fuel tanks are securely installed in the engine compartment outboard of
the main propulsion engines. Installation appears to be in accordance with accepted boat
building practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 3.02 Fuel Tank Vents | 5/8"
Inside diameter rubber fuel hose is vented over board in accordance with accepted boat
building practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 3.03 Fuel Dvl. Hoses | Fuel
supply hoses are USCG A1 rubber fuel hose with compression fittings. Installation appears
to be in accordance with accepted boat building practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 3.04 Fuel Fill | 1-1/2"
ID aluminum fittings at the port and starboard stern quarters. Deck fittings are attached
to the fuel tank with 1-1/2" inside diameter rubber fuel hose. Both fuel fill hoses
were noted to be deteriorated at the attachment to the fill fitting. Static bonding of the
port side fuel fill could not be confirmed.
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| 3.05 Fuel Shut Off Valves | There are
1/4 turn shut off valves at a fuel supply manifold located beneath the seat at the forward
portion of the cockpit. Installation appears to be in accordance with accepted boat
building practice.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 3.06 Power Blower | There are
12 volt DC power blowers for ventilating the engine compartment. The blowers operated at
the time of inspection, however there is excessive bearing noise.
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| 3.07 Natural Ventilation | There
are ducted vents in the engine and fuel compartment in accordance with accepted boat
building practice. No tests were conducted to confirm air flow or rate of air exchange.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 3.08 Fuel Pumps | There are
mechanical fuel pumps and fuel injectors on both main propulsion engines and an electric
fuel pump and fuel injectors on the auxiliary generator. There was no evidence of leaks at
the fittings. Installation appears to be in accordance with accepted boat building
practices.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 3.10 Fuel Gauges | There are
analog fuel gauges at the helm position. The port side gauge indicated the tank
approximately 1/2 full and the starboard gauge indicated approximately 1/4 tank. No test
was conducted to confirm the accuracy of the gauges.
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| 3.11 Fuel Filters | There are
water separator Racor fuel filters on fuel supplies on both main propulsion engines as
well as the auxiliary generator. The fuel in the sight bowl of the filters appears to be
clean. The equipment is considered sufficient for the size and class of vessel.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| HULL FITTINGS & PIPING | CONDITION |
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| 4.01 Through Hull Fittings | Where
inspected, fittings below the vessel’s static water line are marine quality bronze
and those above the static water line are plastic. No fittings were removed for
inspection. There is no evidence of significant deterioration of any of the fittings and
attachments appear to be secure.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 4.01 Shut Off Valves | There are
1/4 turn seacocks on all through hull fittings below the vessel’s static water line
in accordance with accepted boat building practices. Operation of the seacocks is stiff.
Lubrication is in order to insure they’re continued serviceability is recommended.
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| 4.02 Hoses | Hoses in
the vessel’s plumbing systems are reinforced rubber, flexible plastic and semi rigid
pipe. Some hoses were noted to be in deteriorated condition and in need of renewal in
order to insure their continued serviceability.
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| 4.03 Clamps & Connections | Hoses are
secured with worm screw stainless steel band fasteners and compression fittings. There are
leaks at some fitting attachments.
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| 4.04 Bilge Pumps | (2) 12 v
DC pumps at the after and (1) at the forward end of the engine compartment. There is (1)
12v DC bilge pump below the settee in the mid cabin. Pumps are fitted with automatic float
switches which could not be confirmed to be in operating order.
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| 4.05 Cockpit Drains | There are
(2) freeing ports at the after end of the cockpit for draining normal accumulations of
rain water and sea spray. The vessel’s cockpit is not self bailing, although the
installation is common to the size and class of vessel.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| DECK HARDWARE & ATTACHMENTS | CONDITION |
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| 5.00 Deck Fittings & Cleats | Deck
fittings are marine quality material secured with stainless steel nut, bolts and washers.
The installation method is common for the size and class of vessel.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 5.02 Pulpits & Life Rails | There is
a welded stainless steel rail around the foredeck and side deck of the vessel. The height
of the rail fails to meet the minimum recommendations of current ABYC standards. However,
the installation is common to the size and class of vessel and appears to be secure.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| POTABLE WATER SYSTEM | CONDITION |
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| 6.00 Water Tanks | There is
a plastic water tank installed beneath the cabin sole of the main saloon. The tank is
unable to be inspected without removing permanently installed structure and joiner work.
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Not Inspected |
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| 6.01 Delivery Pumps | (2) 12
volt pressure activated pumps and expansion tank are secured beneath the settee in the mid
cabin. There are leaks at plumbing attachments and the water system could not be proven to
be in proper operating order. The pumps did powered up.
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| 6.02 Water Heater | There is
a small water heater securely installed in the bilge space beneath the main saloon. The
heater appears to have been recently renewed. The capacity is inadequate for the size and
class of vessel and there are leaks at the attachment of fittings.
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| HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS | CONDITION |
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| 7.00 Heating System | (2)
Marineair reverse cycle units. The one beneath the V -berth is 9,000 BTU securely
installed. The after unit was not able to be inspected without removing permanently
installed joiner work. Both units heated to at least 20 degrees above ambient temperature.
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| 7.01 Air Conditioning | The units
installed are reverse cycle for heat and air conditioning. The ambient temperature at the
time of inspection could not be raised to a level that the air conditioning would cycle on
which precluded evaluation of the operation of the system.
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| GALLEY FACILITIES | CONDITION |
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| 8.00 Refrigeration/Ice Box | There is
a Norcold AC/DC refrigerator installed in the galley. The installation appears to be
secure.
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| 8.01 Cook Stove | There is
a Kenyon 3 burner AC electric cook stove fitted in the counter top of the galley area and
a Sharp microwave oven permanently installed below the galley counter.
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| WASTE & SANITATION SYSTEMS | CONDITION |
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| 9.00 Marine Toilets | Vacuflush
toilet in the head compartment along the port side connected to a plastic holding tank in
the engine compartment aft of the port engine. A 12 volt macerator pump or deck fitting
may be used to empty the tank. The pump could not be proven to be in operating order at
the time of inspection.
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COMMENTS ON WASTE AND SANITATION SYSTEMS |
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| When
properly configured, the installation appears to conform to applicable Federal
requirements for recreational vessels equipped with marine toilet facilities.
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| 9.01 Showers | There is
a shower stall adjacent to the head. Water is accumulated in a sump below the cabin sole
and pumped overboard. The sump is leaking into the bilges and the lid is not secure.
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| SAFETY EQUIPMENT & GEAR | CONDITION |
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| 10.00 PFD’S | There
were (6) USCG Type III children’s life vests aboard and (6) USCG Type II adult life
vests as well as (2) USCG Type III adult life vests aboard. In addition there were
numerous throwable devices.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 10.01 Navigation Lights | The
configuration could not be confirmed to meet the requirement set forth in international
navigation rules. No anchor light or steaming light was noted at the time of inspection.
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| 10.02 Fire Extinguishers
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There is
a built in Haylon fire extinguisher in the engine compartment which is in need of service
and a 5 MB dry chemical fire extinguisher stowed in a locker in the V berth area. The
equipment aboard could not be confirmed to meet minimal Federal carriage requirements for
the size and class of vessel.
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| 10.03 Visual Signal Devices | There
were hand held day/night flares observed aboard which expired in October 1997. The
equipment fails to meet the minimum Federal carriage requirements for the size and class
of vessel.
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| 10.04 Audible Signal Devices | There is
an electric horn operated from the helm position and a ship bell next to the helm
position. The equipment meets the minimum Federal carriage requirements for the size and
class of vessel.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 10.05 Ground Tackle | There is
a Danforth 22 pound fluke-type anchor with 3-strand nylon anchor rode attached. In
addition, there is a Good electric anchor windlass operated from the helm position. The
anchor rode is badly frayed where it is held in position by the anchor windlass clutches.
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| 10.06 Dock Lines | There
were a sufficient number of adequately sized braided synthetic rope dock lines observed
aboard the vessel considering the size and class.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 10.07 Fenders | There are
(2) large inflated plastic fenders aboard the vessel which are considered sufficient for
the size and class of vessel.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| OPERATING EQUIPMENT | CONDITION |
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| 11.00 Compass | There is
a single oil filled magnetic compass at the helm position considered sufficient for the
size and class of vessel.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 11.01 Radiotelephone | There is
a single Icom model 1C-M56 installed at the helm. The equipment is considered sufficient
for the size and class of vessel.
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| 11.03 Loran | There is
a Datamarine model DART Loran 2550 installed at the helm position.
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| 11.05 Depth Finder | There is
an Apelco model 360 fish finder installed at the helm position.
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| 11.06 Radar | There is
a Furuno radar installed at the helm position with the scanner mounted on a fiberglass
arch over the cockpit.
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| 11.08 Trim Tabs | There are
hydraulically controlled Bennett trim tabs with controls at the helm position.
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| 11.09 Knot Log | There is
a Datamarine Dart 2490 digital speed, distance, and temperature meter with a display at
the helm position.
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| 11.10 Other Equipment | There is
a central vacuum installed beneath the forward portion of the settee in the main saloon.
There is a Nutone food blender and a coffee maker permanently installed in the galley.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT | CONDITION |
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| 12.00 Radio | There is
a Pioneer AM/FM radio permanently installed in the main saloon with a Sansui twin deck
tape player permanently installed. The equipment operates off AC service only.
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| 12.02 Televisions | There is
a 15" Panasonic colored television permanently installed in the main saloon and a
13" Panasonic colored television permanently installed in the forward cabin.
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Powered Up |
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| 12.03 VCR Player | There is
a VCR player integral with the 15" Panasonic colored television set installed in the
main saloon.
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| MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP | CONDITION |
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| 13.00 Hull Finish | The hull
is finished with original factory gel coat which is in need of a through cleaning,
compounding and waxing in order to restore a yacht like finish. There are vinyl accent
stripes along the side of the hull which are in need of renewal.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 13.01 Interior Finishes | Carpeted
cabin sole, cloth and vinyl fabric liners on the bulkheads and deck heads in the cabin
areas. Mica doors and hardwood trim. The galley counter is fiberglass. Some bulk head
coverings show above average wear for the year of the vessel otherwise the conditions
reflect normal wear for year and service.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 13.03 Upholstery | Cabin
seat and berth cushions are cloth fabric upholstered and cockpit seat cushions are vinyl
fabric upholstery. Cabin seat and berth cushions are considered to be in average condition
with normal wear for year and use. The vinyl seating in the cockpit show excessive wear
for the year of the vessel.
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Appeared Serviceable |
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| 13.04 Bilges | Forward
bilges below the cabin areas are clean although wet from water leaks from the potable
water system. The bilges in the engine room are dirty and oily with an abnormal
accumulation of bilge water resulting from leaking fittings.
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| 13.05 Hull Bottom | The
vessel’s bottom is finished with an antifouling quality marine finish which is in
need of annual maintenance and renewal. The finish is generally poorly adhered. There is a
moderate amount of osmotic blistering which was readily detectable when the vessel was
hauled from the water. Random moisture readings indicated elevated moisture content of the
fiberglass laminate below the vessel’s static water line.
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| CANVAS & COVERS | CONDITION |
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| 14.00 Canvas & Covers | There is an acrylic fabric cover over the cockpit and helm position supported by stainless steel frame with clear plastic side curtains. There are some small holes evident in the fabric and some deterioration in the stitching which is considered normal wear for the year and service. | Appeared Serviceable | |||
RECOMMENDATIONS |
| 1.01A - THERE IS A CONSIDERABLE LUBRICATING OIL LEAK AT THE AFTER END OF THE PORT ENGINE LIKELY AS A RESULT OF A FAILED MAIN SEAL. THE CONDITION MUST BE EXAMINED BY A QUALIFIED REPAIRER AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED.
1.01B - THE RUBBER RAW WATER HOSES TO THE SEA WATER PUMP ON BOTH ENGINES ARE DETERIORATED AND MUST BE REPLACED.
1.01C - THE COOLANT LEVELS IN BOTH ENGINE FRESH WATER EXPANSION TANKS IS LOW. THERE IS CORROSION AND EVIDENCE OF LEAKS AT FITTINGS OF BOTH ENGINE FRESH WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS. THERE IS CORROSION AND EVIDENCE OF POSSIBLE LEAKS AT BOTH TRANSMISSION OIL COOLERS. THE VESSELS COOLING SYSTEM MUST BE INSPECTED AND TESTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AND SERVICED AS RECOMMENDED.
1.01D - THE V-BELTS ON BOTH PROPULSION ENGINES SHOW SIGNIFICANT WEAR AND MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AND REPLACES AS RECOMMENDED.
1.01E - THE OIL CHANGE PUMP IS LEAKING BADLY AND NEEDS TO BE SERVICED OR REPLACED. 1.01F - THE FIELD WIRE ON THE STARBOARD ENGINE ALTERNATOR MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED AND INSULATED.
1.02A - THERE ARE PINHOLE LEAKS IN THE WELDS OF THE STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SECTIONS ON BOTH ENGINES. THE DAMAGED SECTIONS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
1.02B - THERE ARE SECTIONS OF DETERIORATED EXHAUST HOSE ON BOTH ENGINES THAT MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AND REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED.
1.02C - THERE IS SEA WATER LEAKING INTO THE HULL AROUND THE ATTACHMENT OF THE PORT SIDE FIBERGLASS EXHAUST TUBE TO THE HULL SIDE AND EVIDENCE OF PRIOR LEAKS AT THE STARBOARD SIDE ATTACHMENT. THE CONDITION MUST BE EVALUATED BY A QUALIFIED REPAIRER AND REPAIRED AS RECOMMENDED.
1.03A - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SHOULD BE TESTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AND THE GAUGES SHOULD BE CONFIRMED TO BE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
1.03B - AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDE FOR LOW OIL PRESSURE AND HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE FOR BOTH MAIN PROPULSION ENGINES.
1.04A - THE BADLY RUSTED STEEL TIE ROD BETWEEN THE TILLER ARMS MUST BE CLEANED AND INSPECTED TO CONFIRM ITS SOUND CONDITION. IF UNSOUND IT MUST BE REPLACED AND IF SOUND IT MUST BE PRESERVED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION.
1.04B - LEAKS WERE APPARENT IN THE VESSEL'S HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MUST BE REPAIRED AND CONFIRMED TO BE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
1.05 - THE PACKING GLANDS ON THE RUDDER SHAFT ARE LEAKING EXCESSIVELY AND MUST BE SERVICED TO INSURE A WATER TIGHT SEAL WHEN THE VESSEL IS STATIC.
1.05b - There is slight cavitation damage on both rudders that suggest the possibility of incorrect alignment. the condition should be inspected by a qualified technician and corrected as recommended.
1.06 - THE VESSEL'S PORT SIDE PROPELLER IS DAMAGED BY IMPACT. IN KEEPING WITH GOOD BOAT MAINTENANCE PRACTICE AND IN ORDER TO PREVENT VIBRATION WHICH WILL LEAD TO OTHER PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEMS, THE PROPELLER SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
1.07 - THE VESSEL'S PORT SIDE SHAFT SUPPORT STRUT IS LOOSE AND LEAKING AT ATTACHMENT BOLTS. THE CONDITION MUST BE EVALUATED BY A QUALIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN AND REPAIRED TO INSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT AND A WATERTIGHT CONNECTION.
1.08A - THE PACKING GLAND ON THE PORT SIDE PROPELLER SHAFT IS LEAKING BADLY AND MUST BE TIGHTENED OR REPACKED AS NECESSARY.
1.08B - THE FLEXIBLE RUBBER HOSE SECTIONS ON BOTH SHAFT LOG FITTINGS ARE DETERIORATED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED TO ASSURE THEIR CONTINUED SERVICEABILITY.
1.10A - PROPER OPERATION OF THE VESSEL'S AUXILIARY GENERATOR COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AND INSURED TO BE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
1.10B - THE SEA WATER HOSES ON THE GENERATOR ARE DETERIORATED AND MUST BE RENEWED AS NECESSARY TO ASSURE THEIR CONTINUED SERVICEABILITY.
1.10C - The protective cover over the generator V-belt is loose and should be properly secured.
2.02 - NFPA regulation 7-11.1 recommends battery disconnect switch be accessible without opening the engine space. The battery disconnect switch should be relocated to a position which does not require entry into the engine space to comply with this standard.
2.06 - WIRE CONNECTIONS IN THE VESSELS BONDING SYSTEM WERE FOUND BROKEN OR DISCONNECTED AT THE PORT SIDE SHAFT LOG AND THE STARBOARD TILLER ARM. THE BONDING SYSTEM MUST BE INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN AND ASSURED TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE ABYC STANDRDS.
3.04 - ABYC STANDARD H-33 REQUIRES THAT METAL DECK PLATES BE GROUNDED TO THE METAL FUEL TANKS AND THEREBY TO THE ENGINE NEGATIVE GROUND TO PRECLUDE A BUILD UP OF STATIC ELECTRICITY AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A SPARK DURING FUELING OPERATIONS. PROPER GROUND COULD NOT BE VERIFIED WHEN RESISTANCE BETWEEN THE DECK PLATE AND A COMMON GROUND WERE METERED DURING INSPECTION. PROPER GROUND MUST BE PROVIDED TO COMPLY WITH THIS RECOMMENDED STANDARD.
3.06 - The power blowers in the engine compartment are very noisy suggesting bad bearings. They should be serviced and repaired or replaced as necessary in order that they may function as intended by design.
4.01 - SHUT OFF DEVICES ABOARD THIS VESSEL WERE FOUND TO BE DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. ALL SHOULD BE SERVICED, CHECKED AND PROVEN IN GOOD OPERATING ORDER IN KEEPING WITH GOOD BOAT BUILDING PRACTICE.
4.02A - THE HOSES TO THE AIR CONDITIONING WATER CIRCULATING PUMP ARE DETERIORATED AND MUST BE RENEWED TO ASSURE CONTINUED SERVICEABILITY.
4.02B - THE HOSE THE OVERBOARD DISCHARGE FOR THE HEAD IS DETERIORATE AND MUST BE RENEWED TO ASSURE CONTINUED SERVICEABILITY.
4.03a - There are leaks at fitting attachments in the lines of the potable water system that must be repaired to assure a liquid and vapor tight system.
4.03B - The connection of the vent line to the waste holding tank is deteriorate and must be replaced to assure a liquid and vapor tight system.
4.04 - BILGE PUMPS ARE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, AUTOMATIC FLOAT SWITCHES COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED TO BE PROPERLY INSTALLED OR WORKING AS INTENDED AND THE VESSEL'S BILGE PUMPING SYSTEM MUST BE SERVICED AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY TO INSURE ALL PUMPS ARE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND INTENDED AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ABYC STANDARDS.
6.02A - The water heater is not adequately sized for the vessel and should be replaced.
6.02B - At inspection there were leaks in the potable water system and the surveyor was unable to confirm that the vessels water heater was in operating order. In keeping with good boat maintenance practice the water heater should be checked and proven to be in proper working order.
7.01a - The air conditioning units should be checked and proven to be in proper working order.
7.01b - The control switch for the aft Air conditioning unit is broken and should be repaired in keeping with good boat maintenance practice.
9.00 - The macerator pump for the vessels waste treatment system could not be proven to be in proper operating order. The pump should be checked and proven in proper operating order in keeping with good boat maintenance practice.
9.01 - The sump is leaking into the bilge. In keeping with good boat building practice shower run-off should be collected in sump or gray water holding tank and discharged overboard.
10.01 - THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRES NAVIGATION LIGHTS FOR USE IN TIMES OF REDUCED VISIBILITY. THE STEAMING LIGHT AND ANCHOR LIGHTS COULD NOT BE MADE TO OPERATE DURING INSPECTION. ALL LIGHTS MUST BE CHECKED AND PROVEN OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO THE VESSEL GETTING UNDERWAY IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
10.02 - THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRES INBOARD VESSELS 40 TO 65 FEET IN LENGTH TO BE EQUIPPED WITH AT LEAST 3 B-I CLASS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OR AT LEAST 1 B-1 TYPE AND 1 B-2 TYPE EXTINGUISHER. ADDITIONAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW.
10.03 - THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRES THAT VESSELS GREATER THAN 16 FEET IN LENGTH, EQUIPPED WITH PROPULSION MACHINERY MUST CARRY A MINIMUM OF THREE DAY/NIGHT VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNAL DEVICES. THE DEVICES MUST BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION AND DATES MUST NOT BE EXPIRED. THE SIGNAL DEVICES INSPECTED ABOARD THIS VESSEL WERE PAST THEIR EXPIRATION DATE. APPROPRIATE SIGNAL DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS.
10.05 - The anchor rode is badly worn where the windlass clutch locks on. It is recommended that the rode be end for ended to continue its serviceability.
13.04 - The vessel's bilges in the engine compartment were found to be dirty and oily. In keeping with good maintenance practices and in order to avoid discharge of oil contaminates into the marine environment, the bilges should be thoroughly cleaned.
13.05A - The anti-fouling bottom finish no longer appears to have effective anti-fouling qualities. In keeping with good maintenance practices and in order to maintain the vessel in yacht like condition, the bottom finish should be renewed.
13.05B - There was a moderate amount of random osmotic blistering observed on the bottom of the vessel. Further evaluation of this condition would require invasive or destructive testing and was not within the scope of this inspection. It is recommended this condition be evaluated by a qualified fiberglass repair technician and repairs completed as recommended in order to maintain the vessel in a yacht like condition.
ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS AND FINDINGS
A. The port battery test indicator at the electrical service panel is inoperative and should be returned to service.
B. The hinge on the transom door is loose and should be tightened in keeping with good boat maintenance practice.
C. Several of the engine room lights are inoperative and should be returned to service in keeping with good boat maintenance practice.
D. THERE IS A LEAK AT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSOM MOUNTED SACRIFICIAL ZINC ANODE. THE ATTACHMENT MUST BE MADE WATER TIGHT.
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