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A PRIVILEGED/CONFIDENTIAL REPORT OF THE CONDITION & VALUE OF THE VESSEL

"Planned Poverty"

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For:

Mr. Mike Smith

3001 Edgerton Avenue

Anywhere, IL 19000

Report Number:

98-9999-PP

Date of Survey:

12/15/98

Survey Location:

Mayo, MD.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of Vessel:

Express Cruiser

Hull ID #:

SWEP1234A899

Home Port:

Georgetown, DE

Registration #:

DL 1234 AB

Construction Method:

Fiberglass Composite

Builder:

Sea Ray Boats

Year:

Dimensions should be considered approximate. Manufacturer’s specifications may be relied upon. Bow & stern appendages are generally excluded.

Length:

42’

Beam:

13’ 11"

Draft:

3’ 3"

Displacement:

20,000lbs

Spd

25 k

Type of Fuel Used:

Diesel

Use:

Pleasure

Waters Navigated:

Bays & Tributaries

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

GENERAL COMMENTS

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.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

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.

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.

Structural Members:

Random full and partial bulkheads, fiberglass encapsulated and longitudinal stringers and frames, molded fiberglass pans and liners, cabinet and joiner work.

Significant portions of the structure are unable to be inspected without removing permanently installed structural members, cabinet and joiner work. Where inspection was possible, construction appears to be in accordance with accepted boat building practice for the size and class of vessel. There is no evidence of significant damage or readily detectable evidence of prior repair. No permanent structure was removed in order to access the condition and further evaluation would require invasive or destructive testing and was no within the scope of this inspection.

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.

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.

MACHINERY & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

CONDITION

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.

SEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Serial Number

Operating Hrs.

Yr. Built

Rebuilt

Starboard

01Z12345

723

1989

N/A

Port

01Z12346

727

1989

N/A

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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
	Serial Number	Operating Hrs.	Yr. Built	Yr. Rebuilt
	76543-C912	860	1989	N/A
1.11 Generator Exhaust	Iron manifolds and water injected elbow with reinforced rubber exhaust hose and fiberglass water lift muffler device.				Appeared Serviceable
Comments on Machinery and Mechanical Systems
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS					CONDITION
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Powered Up
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
FUEL SYSTEM					CONDITION
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.				Appeared Serviceable
3.02 Fuel Tank Vents	5/8" Inside diameter rubber fuel hose is vented over board in accordance with accepted boat building practice.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Operational
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.				Appeared Serviceable
HULL FITTINGS & PIPING					CONDITION
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
4.03 Clamps & Connections	Hoses are secured with worm screw stainless steel band fasteners and compression fittings. There are leaks at some fitting attachments.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				Appeared Serviceable
DECK HARDWARE & ATTACHMENTS					CONDITION
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Appeared Serviceable
POTABLE WATER SYSTEM					CONDITION
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.				Not Inspected
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS					CONDITION
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.				Powered Up
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
GALLEY FACILITIES					CONDITION
8.00 Refrigeration/Ice Box	There is a Norcold AC/DC refrigerator installed in the galley. The installation appears to be secure.				Powered Up
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.				Powered Up
WASTE & SANITATION SYSTEMS					CONDITION
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
	COMMENTS ON WASTE AND SANITATION SYSTEMS
	When properly configured, the installation appears to conform to applicable Federal requirements for recreational vessels equipped with marine toilet facilities.
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
SAFETY EQUIPMENT & GEAR					CONDITION
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
10.02 Fire Extinguishers	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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				Appeared Serviceable
10.07 Fenders	There are (2) large inflated plastic fenders aboard the vessel which are considered sufficient for the size and class of vessel.				Appeared Serviceable
OPERATING EQUIPMENT					CONDITION
11.00 Compass	There is a single oil filled magnetic compass at the helm position considered sufficient for the size and class of vessel.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Powered Up
11.03 Loran	There is a Datamarine model DART Loran 2550 installed at the helm position.				Powered Up
11.05 Depth Finder	There is an Apelco model 360 fish finder installed at the helm position.				Powered Up
11.06 Radar	There is a Furuno radar installed at the helm position with the scanner mounted on a fiberglass arch over the cockpit.				Powered Up
11.08 Trim Tabs	There are hydraulically controlled Bennett trim tabs with controls at the helm position.				Powered Up
11.09 Knot Log	There is a Datamarine Dart 2490 digital speed, distance, and temperature meter with a display at the helm position.				Powered Up
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.				Appeared Serviceable
ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT					CONDITION
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.				Powered Up
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.				Powered Up
12.03 VCR Player	There is a VCR player integral with the 15" Panasonic colored television set installed in the main saloon.				Not Tested
MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP					CONDITION
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				Appeared Serviceable
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
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.				SEE RECOMMENDATIONS
CANVAS & COVERS					CONDITION
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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