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SAMPLE SURVEY
Laver Marine Surveys
VESSEL CONDITION REPORT Prepared for Mr Sailor
20 Hamurana Road, Omokoroa 3114, New Zealand Phone +64 7 548 2545
My Girl
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Client details: Name: Mr Sailor Address: 22 Sailaway Avenue, Wellington Phone: 04 123 4567
Boat details: Vessel name:
My Girl Vessel type:
Launch
Designer: Vindex Builder: John Latimer Construction materials:
Glassed over Kauri double diagonal construction.
Age of vessel:
26 years old – launched 1985
Approximate dimensions:
LOA: 11.3m Beam: 3.45m Draft: 0.95m
Inspection details: Inspection date: 9 th October 2011 Inspection location: Tauranga Bridge Marina Inspected by: Max Laver
Interior of My Girl
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Scope of inspection
At the request of Mr Sailor, Max Laver of Laver Marine Ltd. attended the vessel named “My Girl”, a launch of glass on wood construction currently ashore at the Bridge Marina hardstand.
All care has been taken but no responsibility is accepted for latent or other defects.
The hull, decks and superstructure were subjected to close visual inspection and random percussion soundings with a nylon hammer above the waterline and a 4oz metal hammer below the waterline. Moisture meter readings were taken on the hull and deck with a Tramex Skipper Plus moisture meter.
The interior structure of the vessel was inspected and subjected to percussion soundings and moisture testing where relevant.
Areas that can not be accessed are not included in the scope of the inspection. These include, but are not limited to, areas that are covered by linings furnishings, coatings or are otherwise inaccessible.
Core materials of deck or hull, if any, were not sampled.
The installation and external condition of machinery, plumbing, electrical systems and equipment was visually inspected. No mechanical tests were performed on propulsion or auxiliary generating equipment. No compression tests were performed.
The inspection of flexible piping was limited to the condition of its external casing and only where readily accessible for visual inspection.
Batteries and their installation were visually inspected, but the batteries were not load tested. The external condition of electrical wiring, connections and system installation was inspected.
No evaluation was made of the vessel’s stability or other design aspects. If this report does not discuss a specific item, equipment or machinery, it is not covered by this inspection.
This report is prepared for the exclusive use of the client whose name and address appear on Page 2 and is not transferable to any other person or entity.
While every effort has been made to conduct a thorough inspection, there can be no guarantee or warranty, express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the vessel and her equipment or machinery.
The surveyor warrants that this report is a true and unbiased opinion of the vessel, based upon a visual inspection on the date of the inspection. The findings, opinions and conclusions are based upon the best professional judgment of the surveyor.
Recommendations are a guide only and are not to be interpreted as sufficient instructions to instruct a contractor to carry out repairs and /or modifications.
The survey is carried out in accordance with agreed terms of engagement.
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Summary
My Girl was inspected on the hard stand at Tauranga Bridge Marina by Max Laver of Laver Marine Ltd. on Sunday 9 th October 2011. The vessel is a 36 foot Vindex wooden launch built and launched in 1985.
The construction method is glass over double diagonal kauri planking with an internal structure of solid wood frames and stringers.
My Girl was seen to be in very good overall condition and maintained to a high standard.
When sighted fore and aft the hull appeared symmetrical and fair with no hard spots or flat areas noted.
The internal structure, (frames, floors, stringers and keelson) were seen to be free from defect where sighted. The planking was visible from the interior of the boat and was seen to be in good condition. Percussion tests of the hulls exterior suggest that the laminates remain well bonded.
No signs of damage or major repair work were apparent at the time of inspection.
Moisture meter readings were consistently low on the hull, decks and superstructure. Elevated readings were noted on the exterior surface of the transom; however, internal readings and percussion testing suggest that there are no structural defects of current concern.
Percussion testing returned good solid reports in general on the hull, decks and superstructure.
The boats hull and deck retain a good paint finish with few scuffs and scratches. Some minor chipping was noted on the port side of the hull.
The 180 h/p ford diesel engine was reconditioned in 2004 and appears in excellent condition with 2341 recorded engine hours. (840 engine hours have been logged since the engine overhaul). New universal joints, prop shaft, shaft seals and gear box were installed March 2010.
The deck gear was seen to be in a serviceable condition and well bedded/installed to the deck.
The electrical systems (DC & AC) appear well installed with a current warrant of electrical fitness.
The interior appeared clean and dry. The three smaller forward windows of the forward cabin reportedly leak. They are scheduled to be replaced/rebedded.
My Girl was clearly built to a high professional standard and remains in excellent overall condition. She is well maintained and carries an extensive range of electronic navigation aids and safety gear. I could find no obvious reason why My Girl should not continue to provide good service.
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HULL ABOVE AND BELOW THE WATERLINE
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Hull exterior above the waterline Y Good overall condition. No damage or defects
noted. Hull exterior below the waterline
Y Good overall condition.
Hull symmetry Y No hard spots or flat areas noted.
Keel type and condition Y Full keel in good overall condition. No signs of
hogging or sagging. Keel to hull join Y A smooth cove lies between the keel and the hull.
No stress cracks or evidence of fatigue was noted. Keel bolts Y No signs of corrosion or other defects that would
warrant their removal for closer inspection. Moisture meter test hull Y
Low overall readings on hull. Elevated readings noted on transom exterior. (See Recommendation #1, page 12)
Percussion test hull Y Good overall. No areas of concern noted.
Hull paint/gelcoat finish Y
Repainted in 2006. The hull paint retains a good finish with some minor chipping repairs on the port side.
Antifouling Y New antifouling applied October 2011.
Anode protection Y There are three anodes. Sighted at prop shaft, transom and bow thruster.
Transom Y Transom is in serviceable condition. (See Recommendation #1, page 12)
Boarding platform/ ladder Y The platform is robustly attached to the transom
via four solid knees. Caulking N/A.
Trim tabs Y Appear in serviceable condition.
Bow thruster Y Sidepower SP55 4 H/P fitted in 2004. Well installed. No defects noted.
Throughhulls exterior Y Well bedded. No defects noted.
Notes: The hull was inspected before new antifouling was applied. New antifouling and Propspeed due to be applied October 10 th .
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DECK, COCKPIT AND SUPERSTRUCTURE
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Deck – overall condition Y Very good overall condition.
Deck to hull seam Y A solid wood beam shelf ties the deck to the hull. No notable defects were visible.
Moisture meter test deck Y Consistent low readings on deck and
superstructure. Percussion test deck Y Good solid reports all round.
Deck paint/gelcoat finish Y Good overall condition.
Nonskid Y Retains a good surface.
Deck gear cleats fairleads, hardware Y All deck gear is well bedded and secured to the
deck. Hatches on deck Y There are three deck hatches. All were seen to be
in serviceable condition. Pushpit/stern rail None.
Pulpit Y Well fastened to the deck.
Stanchion posts And bases Y
The 3 rd post forward from stern on the starboard side is loose. The rest are well secured to the deck. (See Recommendation #2, page 12)
Stemhead fitting/ bowsprit Y A wooden bowsprit with anchor roller fitting is
seen in good condition. Davits None.
Cockpit overall condition Y Very good overall condition.
Cockpit drains Y Drains through scuppers in the transom.
Canvas over cockpit Bimini/dodger Y Serviceable condition. The cockpit canvass is
scheduled to be replaced. Cockpit lockers Y No defects noted.
Companionway Y Bi folding solid wood doors in good condition. Locks tested working and secure.
Superstructure/cabin tops and sides Y Very good overall condition.
Windows/portlights Y Good condition overall. (See Recommendation #3, page 12)
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HULL INTERIOR AND FIT OUT
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Hull interior overall condition Y Good overall condition with no areas of concern
noted. Frames/ribs
Y Solid timber construction. All appear to be in a good condition.
Stringers Y Solid timber construction. All appear to be in a
good condition. Floors
Y Solid wood construction. Very strong installation.
Deck beams Y Bulkheads and solid wood knees form deck
beams. Soles
Y Plywood construction. Seen in good condition.
Bilge condition Y Clean and dry and tidy.
Bulkheads Y Veneered ply and solid wood in good overall
condition. Furnishings/general fitout
Y The boat is tastefully fitted and maintained to a high standard.
Squabs Y Good condition.
Liners N/A
Galley Y Hob/oven and sink situated port forward in main
cabin. Plumbing and installation good. Head/shower
Y Electric marine toilet and shower in good condition.
Saloon/cabins Y Forward and main cabins are both in very good
overall condition. Notes: Carpet and underlay cover the plywood soles.
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FLYBRIDGE
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Structure overall condition Y Very good overall condition.
Interior Overall condition Y Very good overall condition.
Moisture meter test Y Consistent low readings.
Percussion test Y Good solid returns overall.
Paint/gelcoat finish Y Very good overall condition.
Electrical systems Y Well installed and in good condition.
Wiring Y Well installed and harnessed.
Windows/clears Y As new condition.
Upholstery Y Good condition.
ELECTRIC SYSTEMS AND WIRING
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Installation Y Good overall.
Fuse panel Y Situated at helm in main cabin.
Shore power Yes/no Y 10 amp circuit breaker with galvanic isolator.
Wiring Y Tidy installation. Well harnessed.
Electrical warrant Yes/no Y Current warrant of electrical fitness sighted.
Generator None
Navigation equipment
Y
Navigation equipment appeared well installed and in good condition. Equipment included; Furuno 16 mile radar, NavmanT6600 Tracker dual GPS sounder, Furuno LS6100 fish finder, TMQ AP55 autopilot, Navman T950 GPS, 2 x helm mounted compasses.
Notes: A rear vision camera is mounted in the flybridge.
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STEERING, RUDDER, STERNGEAR, PROPELLER & SHAFT
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Rudder Y No notable corrosion or other defects.
Rudder mounts Y Appear in good condition.
Pintles and gudgeons N/A
Rudder stock and gland/bearings Y Bearings and seals replaced March 2010.
Stern gland tube and bearings Y Serviced in March 2010. New shaft seal
installed. Propeller shaft Y Stainless steel type. Recently replaced March
2010. Propeller Y No pitting or other corrosion/defects noted on
bronze three bladed fixed pitch prop. Skeg N/A
P/A bracket Y P bracket. Good condition. No corrosion noted.
Steering type Y Dual station hydraulic. Wheel at cabin helm and flybridge helm.
Steering related systems Y The hydraulic hoses and fittings all appear to
be in good condition. Binnacle N/A
PLUMBING (SEACOCKS, THROUGH HULLS/SKIN FITTINGS AND TANKS)
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Through hulls Plastic/metals Y Plastic type. All sighted in good condition.
Seacocks/valves – plastic/metals Y Plastic type. Tested working.
(See Recommendation #4, page 12) Holding tanks None
Water tanks Y 2 x 225 litre stainless steel type securely stowed under cockpit.
Piping Y The piping appears in good overall condition and is well installed/harnessed.
LPG tanks and system
Y Well secured and ventilated.
Water heater Y System appears well installed in engine compartment.
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MOTOR AND ENGINE RELATED INSTALLATIONS
Petrol Diesel Y Inboard Y Outboard Stern Drive
Sail Drive
Brand: Ford Model No: 2740 ET Engine hours: 2341.3
Serial No:
94241503Q350010
H.P: 180 Age: Recon Sept. 2004
PART/AREA SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Controls/helm Y Controls at cabin helm and flybridge in good condition.
Installation bearers & mounts Y Solid wood bearers with isolator mounts seen
in very good condition. Universal joints Y New universals 2010.
Position in boat Y Engine situated under main cabin along
centerline. Ventilation Y Bilge blower and outlet vented to cockpit
locker. Exhaust Y Exhaust hose and water trap appear in good
condition. Fuel lines & fittings Y Appear well installed and in good condition.
Electrical fittings/cable harness
Y Tidy installation and well harnessed.
Fuel tanks Y 2 x 270 litre stainless steel tanks. Both in good condition and securely installed.
Fuel filler/s Y One port – one starboard. Situated in cockpit sole direct to tanks.
Batteries Y 1 x starter batteries, 1 x house , 1 x spare Well secured in battery box.
Battery switches Y 2 x battery selector switch.
Fuel shut off valve Y Located at tanks under cockpit. Tested working.
Notes: Engine overhauled at 1501 hours. 840 hours logged since overhaul. It should be noted that the engine appeared to be maintained to an exceptionally high standard.
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
ITEM SERVICEABLE COMMENTS, DETAILS, RECOMMENDATIONS YES NO
Anchor and warp Y
1 x Plough with chain and rope rode in forward anchor locker. Spare Danforth stowed in engine compartment.
Anchor winch Capstan/windlass Y System operates from both helms and at
anchor locker. Flares N Out of date.
(See Recommendation # 5) Fire extinguisher Y 1 in engine compartment & 1 in main cabin.
Both sighted in serviceable condition. Spot light Y 1 x Portable type and 1 x fixed type.
Lifejackets Y x 7 adult lifejackets. x 3 child life jackets.
Navigation lights Y Standard port, starboard, stern and steaming lights. Not tested.
Life raft Y Pro Marine 2.3m inflatable type. Currently sits on cabin top.
V.H.F Y x 2 situated at the flybridge with independent antennas.
Bilge pumps Y 1 x electric with float switch. 1750 G.P.H
Fenders Y x 4 large fenders stowed in fender racks on pulpit.
Compass Y 1 at cabin helm. 1 at flybridge helm.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
N Update to 406MHz EPIRB.
G.P.S/Chart plotter/ Fish finder Y Navman at cabin helm and flybridge.
First aid kit Y Sighted.
Smoke detectors Y x 1 detector in engine compartment.
Gas detectors Y Sighted working.
Boat hook Y x 2; one forward, one aft.
Notes:
See recommendations on updating safety equipment.
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Notes and recommendations
Safety risk – Recommendation should be remedied before the vessel is re launched. High priority – Recommendation should be addressed as soon as is reasonably possible. Medium priority – Recommendation should be addressed within the next six months. Low priority – Recommendation can be addressed at the owners’ discretion. Monitor – Check and keep record of.
Recommendations are listed in order of occurrence in the report.
#1 – Elevated moisture readings on transom High moisture meter readings on the transom exterior prompted further investigation. Readings were taken from the transom’s interior surface and percussion test were conducted on both the exterior and interior surfaces. Solid returns were noted from the percussion test with no soft spots or dull returns. Moisture meter readings were in the low to medium range when read from the interior surface.
The fiberglass sheathing appears to remain well bonded to the plywood structure of the transom.
This suggests the following two possibilities; 1. The moisture meter may be picking up the metal steering system components
attached to the interior surface of the transom and providing ‘false high readings’ when readings are taken from the exterior surface.
2. There are elevated levels of moisture in the outer laminates of the ply and glass sheathing.
Monitor
#2 – Loose stanchion post on starboard side There is little or no access to the backing plate of this stanchion post rendering it difficult to secure. Recommend a tapped stainless steel plate be rebated into the deck. The stanchion base could then be bolted into the tapped plate. Medium priority
#3 – Forward cabin windows All windows in the main cabin are in good condition and show no signs of leaking. However, the three smaller windows in the forward face of the forward cabin currently leak. They remain serviceable and are scheduled for replacement within the next two weeks. Medium priority
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#4 Galley sink seacock The galley sink seacock is situated in such a way that it is vulnerable to damage (being stepped on) should someone be working in the engine compartment. It is recommended that a protective plate be placed on the inboard and forward sides of this fitting. While this may seem a minor issue, it is included as a matter of prudence as the seacock is below the waterline. High priority
#5 – Update flares and EPIRB The purchase of a current flare kit and 406MHz EPIRB is recommended. High priority
Consistent moisture meter reading of hull.
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Ford 180 H/P 2704ET Motor.
Flybridge helm
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Stern gear
