STRUCTURE
To establish the structural condition of the hull, deck and superstructure and the structural attachments. Past repairs, significant areas of distortion, age related problems, osmosis, stress cracks, corrosion, impact, grounding and shore-side support damage, internal structural integrity, surface protection and coatings, teak deck quality and condition.
STERN GEAR
Condition of the propellers, shafts, stern glands, P brackets, rope cutters and other items of stern gear. State of galvanic and electrolytic corrosion and protection. Bearing surfaces. Stern drive condition and state of maintenance. Assessment of shaft vibration, and testing of trim mechanisms.
STEERING
Condition of the rudders and bearings, and rudder support. Steering mechanism, rudder gland, automatic pilot, trim tabs and bow and stern thrusters. Testing of equipment on sea trials.
SURFACES
Condition of hull and deck surfaces. The keel and rudder, varnish, and metal surfaces.
DECK FITTINGS
Security of highly loaded fittings. Inspection and testing of electrical and mechanical deck equipment such as windlasses, passerelles, garage doors, transom platforms, and davits. Condition of cleats and fairleads, ground tackle, rails, and means of access. Condition of the deck upholstery canopies and covers.
WINDOWS & HATCHES
Condition and security of the windows, doors, hatches and portlights. Water ingress, corrosion and seals. Hatch and window blinds. Testing of electrical/mechanical opening devices. |
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Assessment of the safety equipment in respect of the service range of the vessel.
GAS INSTALLATION
Arrangement of the gas bottle locker and drainage. Gas hoses, pipes and valves.
TANKS
Security of the tanks and their condition. Fuel system and hoses. Fresh water system, pumps and general cleanliness. Holding tank filling and discharge systems, and state of maintenance.
ENGINE & SEA TRIALS
Installation inspection, state of maintenance, external surfaces, coolant and oil condition and levels, oil sampling analysis. Assessment of general state of wear and tear. Exhaust system, engine mounts, charging system, oil pressure, cooling system and hoses. Fluid leaks. Full power sea trials to assess engine performance, cooling, vibration, fuel and air induction systems, and general stress test. Gearbox functions and engine control systems. Exhaust colour.
OIL ANALYSIS
Samples of engine oil will be sent for laboratory analysis, which will indicate current rate of wear of internal surfaces in the engine, as well as ingress of coolant, seawater or poorly filtered air into the engine.
ELECTRICAL AND POWER
General condition and security of the batteries, and their means of isolation. Circuit switching, protection and installation. Testing of all installed electrical equipment. Conformity of the navigation lights to international regulations. Installation and circuit protection of A/C shore supply and on board power systems. Testing of A/C installed equipment (unless power supply is unavailable). Inspection of the generator and its installation, and testing under load if afloat. Condition of powered hydraulic systems, pumps and motors.
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NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS
Assessment of the navigation equipment and testing, including radio check transmission. Some tests will be restricted if the vessel is not afloat.
BILGE SYSTEM
Inspection and testing of bilge pump installations, and the security of their hull outlets/swan necks. Bilge surfaces, state of maintenance, and evidence of ingress of water.
THROUGH HULL FITTINGS
Condition and security of the Skin fittings, state of maintenance of the sea valves. Security and condition of the hose connections and their installation.
HEATING & VENTILLATION
Testing and inspection of the heating and air conditioning installations, and their state of maintenance. Testing of ventilation equipment.
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Condition and testing of galley equipment. Toilets and other domestic equipment.
FURNISHINGS
Condition, state of wear and tear, and surfaces of the internal furnishings.

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