Surveys are usually performed both dry (ashore) and wet (sea trial) to establish the full extent of the yacht's condition. Lifting costs are not included in the pre purchase yacht survey fees.
All pre purchase yacht surveys will be undertaken subject to the terms of an agreement with you giving details of the extent of the pre purchase yacht survey. Please bear in mind that pre-purchase surveys have to be carried out by non-destructive means. Normally, access will be limited to only easily removable panels on the yacht. If deeper access is required to the yacht then this can be gained only with the owner's approval. It is accepted practice in the TR that areas of bottom coating will be scraped-off during survey to enable material moisture content and/or thickness to be gauged, as necessary. Nevertheless, this is only done with the owner's approval.
What is Covered by a Pre Purchase Survey ?
*Identification of vessel.
*External hull and hull structure.
*Internal structure and stiffening.
*Internal fit out and joinery.
*Underwater sections.
*Moisture reference readings.
*Keel, ballast & keel fixings.
*Rudder and steering system.
*Stern gear & stern gland and sail drive.
*Cathodic protection.
*Skin fittings and sea valves.
*Hull fittings.
*Hull to deck joint.
*Deck structure, coach roof and cockpits.
*Deck fittings, handrails & stanchions.
*Hatches doors and port lights.
*Ground tackle.
*Anchoring and mooring arrangements.
*Exhaust system.
*Fuel system installation.
*Bilge and pumping systems.
*Toilet system installation.
*Fresh water system installation.
*Gas system installation.
*Ventilation.
*Fire safety and equipment.
*Electrical system installation.
*Low voltage systems.
*240 v systems.
*Navigation systems.
*Domestic systems.
*Additional comment on cosmetics and below decks.
*Safety equipment.
*Maintenance advice and requirements.
*Overall comment.
*Market valuation.
*Assistance throughout the purchase.
Yachts Only...
*Mast support and chain plates.
*Mast, spars & rigging.
*Sails.
Motorboats Only...
*Engine & machinery installation.
*Engine oil sample analysis.
A formal sea trial is strongly recommended