Pre Purchase Marine Survey
Pre Purchase Marine Survey
A Pre Purchase marine survey is highly recommended before purchasing any vessel. This survey is our most comprehensive inspection. We use standards set by The International Institute of Marine Surveying, UK
The Pre Purchase survey examines:
- Structural Integrity
- Electrical Systems
- Propulsion
- Steering
- Engine Performance
- Fuel System
- Navigation Equipment
- Electronics
- Sanitation
- Safety Equipment
- Cosmetics
It is recommended the vessel be lifted out of the water (typically arranged and paid by the buyer) for a bottom inspection of the hull, shafts, propellers, rudder, anodes & thru hulls and to inspect for blisters, delamination & moisture intrusion. After completing the bottom inspection a sea trial is often performed to record observations of the engine performance. We will also review vessel documentation, hull numbers, and service records when available.
A current condition of the vessel and recommendations for urgent and non-urgent repairs and replacements (if any) will be detailed in the survey report provided to the client.
When possible, the pre purchase marine survey includes photos in the body of the report to highlight and support major findings. The surveyor’s findings will fall into one of three categories:
- “A Findings” are safety related and typically cite a code or standard set by administration should be remedied before the boat is next underway.
- “B Findings” while important do not indicate and immediate safety concern, they typically note items that need to be monitored or eventually need repair.
- “C Findings” are observations of the surveyor, they relate to cosmetic defects of the vessel.
