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       Report of Marine Survey  
Prepared by Captain Stanley G. Konz, A.M.S.
 
 
Maritime Vessel Surveying, Inc. will prepare a professional Report of Marine Survey, exclusively for your vessel, which will be accepted by insurance underwriters and lending institutes.  This Report will also provide your qualified marine service yard with a complete listing of any mechanical, structural, electronic or major cosmetic items that may need attention.
 
On a full survey, our comprehensive Survey Report will cover all of the following, or portions thereof, depending what is contained on the vessel being surveyed:

I. INTRODUCTION

  • The scope of the survey performed including
    location, general findings, hull identification
    and determinations.
  • Vessel Description
  • General Information on Vessel
  • Definition of Terms utilized in survey report

II. GENERAL INFORMATION

 
General information on vessel, and a summary of the findings from the marine survey report and definition of terms.
  • Intended Use/Buyer
  • Buyer's Experience
  • Intended Cruising Area
  • Intended Use
  • Owner
  • Place of Survey
  • Name of Vessel
  • Type of Survey
  • Overall Vessel Rating
  • Estimated Market Value
  • Estimated Replacement Value
  • Year/Make/Model of Vessel
  • Builder
  • Year Built
  • Model of Vessel
  • Hull Identification Number (HIN)
  • Hull Number
  • Home Port
  • Hailing Port
  • Official Number
  • USCG Documentation Number
  • USCG Document For:
  • State Validation Sticker Number
  • State Registration Number
  • Hull Material
  • Hull Type
  • Length Over All (L.O.A.)
  • (Load) Length Waterline (L.W.L.)
  • Beam
  • Registered Beam
  • Draft
  • Depth
  • Displacement
  • Overhead Clearance
  • Gross tons
  • Net tons
  • Propulsion system
  • Fuel type
  • Fuel capacity
III.   SYSTEM
 
Hull, Deck & Superstructure
 
Deck Construction
  • Type
  • Material
  • Cockpit
  • Other
Hull Constructions
  • Type
  • Material
  • Exterior hull
  • Port lights
  • Bulkheads
  • Stringers
  • Steam
  • Transom
  • Bilge
  • Chain Locker (drainage)
  • Keel
  • Keel external
  • Ballast (keel bolts)
  • Floor timber construction
  • Keelson
  • Limber holes
  • Frames (ribs)
  • Carlings
  • Fasteners (wood)
  • Butt blocks (wood)
  • Garboard (wood)
  • Wormshoe (wood)
  • Moisture content
  • Topsides
  • Other
Superstructure
  • Material
  • Deck hatches
  • Windows/ports/doors
  • Fittings and hardware
  • Joinery stress
  • Canvas and support structure
  • Superstructure house to deck joint
  • Moisture content
  • Cockpit bolsters
  • Other
Hull-To-Deck Joint
  • Type
  • Fasteners
  • Bedding compound
  • Reinforcement
  • Other
Bridge Deck
  • Material
  • Type
  • Cockpit
  • Seats
  • Bimini
  • Windshield
  • Safety rail system
Deck Fittings
  • Stanchions
  • Bow pulpit (bow rail)
  • Toe rails
  • Ventilation
  • Bowsprit
  • Scuppers
  • Chocks and cleats
  • Windlass/gipsy
  • Hawse pipes
  • Deck box
  • Pushpit (stern pulpit)
  • Deck surface
  • Hatches
  • Grab rail
  • Life lines
  • Cleats
  • Anchored platform
  • Davits
  • Radar arch
  • Other
Additional Equipment and Accessories
  • General equipment
  • Accessories
  • Dinghy/tenders
  • Canvas and covers
  • Fenders
  • Dock lines
  • Auxiliary motors
  • Boat trailer
  • Other
Cabin Appointments & Interior
 
Galley
  • Location
  • Sinks
  • Refrigeration
  • Stove/oven
  • Heat protection (insulation)
  • Microwave
  • Accessories
Interior
  • Joinery and finish
  • Interior bulkheads
  • Water intrusion signs
  • Storage areas
  • Headliners
  • Doorways
  • Fabric and cushions
  • Floor and window coverings
  • Accommodations
  • Heads
  • Showers
  • Faucet fixtures
  • Light fixtures
  • Salon furnishings
  • Cabin furnishing
  • Cabin sole
  • Ventilation
  • Air conditioning units
  • Cabin heating
  • Televisions
  • Stereo, etc.
  • Condition and deficiencies
  • Other
Propulsion
 
Main Engines
  • Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Serial numbers
  • Labels and notices
  • Horse power
  • Number of cylinders
  • Indicated hours
  • Throttle controls
  • Flame arrestor
  • Emergency shut down
  • Engine mounts and bed
  • Drip pans
  • Lubrication
  • Ventilation
  • Bilge blowers
  • Exhaust system
  • Lube transfer
  • Fuel transfer (pumps)
  • Insulation
  • Prop shafts
  • Engine alarms
  • Engine shut down
  • Engine synchronizer
  • Stuffing box
  • Condition and deficiencies
  • Ignition protection
  • Other
Transmissions
  • Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Drive type
  • Gear ratio
  • Fluid level and condition
  • Controls
  • Prop shaft
  • Coupler (safety wire)
  • Packing gland
  • Cooler
  • Other 
Cooling System
  • Type
  • Raw water strainers
  • Hoses and clamps
  • Belts and pulleys
  • seacocks and strainers
Fuel System
 
Main
  • Fuel type
  • Material
  • Number of tanks
  • Tanks capacity
  • Secured
  • Location
  • Manufacturing label
  • Fill pipe locators
  • Fill pipe grounded
  • Fill pipe material
  • Fill pipe fitting
  • Hose connections, clamps
  • Return lines
  • Fuel manifold valves
  • Vent location
  • Shut-off valve
  • Anti-siphon valve
  • Fuel filters
  • Fuel pump to crab hose (type A-1, gas)
  • Filter/fuel condition
  • Fuel cooler
  • Ignition protection
  • Other
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
 
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
  • VHF
  • Radar
  • GPS
  • Radar plotter
  • Autohelm
  • Speedlog
  • Depth sounder
  • Fish finder
  • Compasses
  • Antennas
  • Barometer
  • Ships clock
  • Hailer
  • Navigation computer
  • CDROM track/plot systems
  • Loran C
  • Color fish finder
  • Cellular phone
  • Single side band radio
  • Water temperature gauge
  • Burglar alarm
  • Serial numbers
  • Fuel flow meters
  • Other
Entertainment
  • stereo system
  • speakers
  • television(s)
  • VCR
  • TV/VCR
  • Serial numbers
  • Other
 
Electrical System
 
Electric System (D.C. System)
  • Voltage
  • Batteries
  • Banks
  • Main battery switches
  • Panel
  • Breakers/fuses
  • Type connectors
  • Routing/support
  • Junction boxes
  • Charging system
  • Charging system (battery charger)
  • Charging system(alternator)
  • Outlets
  • Terminal blocks
  • Other
Electric System (A.C. System)
  • Shore power inlet
  • Shore power
  • AC source selector switch
  • Main breaker
  • Branch breakers
  • Circuit load monitors
  • Connections (type)
  • Wire type (size and rating)
  • Routing
  • Outlets
  • Polarity
  • Junction boxes
  • Galvanic isolator
Generators & Inverters
  • Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Fuel type
  • Kilowatt rating
  • Voltage rating
  • Number of cylinders
  • Indicated hours
  • Location
  • Fluid levels
  • Cooling system
  • Fuel supply
  • Lubrication system
  • Exhaust system
  • Flame arrestor
  • Accessibility
  • Warning labels
  • Ignition protectors
  • DC/AC inverter
  • Location & ventilation
  • Inverter input volts/AMPS
  • Inverter output VA/watts
  • Other
Fresh Water System
(Portable Water)
  • Storage tanks
  • Capacity
  • Access
  • Location
  • Inspection/Cleaning access
  • Material
  • Fill pipe location
  • Vent pipe location
  • Accumulator tank
  • pump  filter
  • Hoses and clamps
  • Dock side pressure regulator
  • Other
Fresh Water System
(Hot water system)
  • Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Capacity
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Heat exchanger and plumbing
  • Ignition protection
  • Other
Fresh Water System
(water making system)
  • Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Rating and connections
  • System hook-up
  • Installation
  • Bonded
  • Seacocks and thru-hulls
  • Ignition protection
  • Other
Sanitation (Black Water)
  • Manufacturer
  • Manual or electric type
  • Number of heads
  • Location of heads
  • M.S.D type USCG system
  • Raw water supply and clamps
  • Discharge hoses and clamps
  • Pump-out location
  • Macerator
  • "Y" valves
  • Vent loop
  • System installation
  • Holding tank
  • Capacities
  • Other
Sanitation (Grey Water)
  • Basins, showers, hoses and clamps
  • Sump tank location
  • Material
  • Pumps
  • Number of tanks
  • Shower drain pumps
  • Discharge
  • Other
Steering System
  • Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Number of stations
  • Locations
  • Model numbers
  • Lines and fittings
  • Pressure/reservoir tank reading
  • Actuator cylinder
  • Pulleys, cable and chain condition
  • Mounting
  • Rudder stock
  • Rudder position indicator
  • Upper rudder bearing support
  • Packing gland
  • Emergency tiller
  • Other
Ground Tackle
  • Anchors
  • Rode material
  • Rode construction
  • Line
  • Chain
  • Windlass
  • Other
Thru-Hulls
  • Type of thru-hull diagrams
  • Thru-hulls above water line (diagram)
  • Thru-hull, list
  • Location
  • Material
  • Type
  • Bonded
  • Condition
  • Operable
  • Hull reinforcements
  • Mounting flange and bolts
  • Faring blocks
  • Fill pipes and vents
  • Galvanic isolation
  • Drain plugs
  • Other
Safety Equipment
  • Life Raft
  • EPIRB
  • Smoke detector
  • Fire alarms
  • Bilge alarms
  • Safety switches
  • Fixed fire extinguishing system (Halon type)
  • Search light
  • First aid kit
  • Fume sniffer alarm systems
  • Man overboard system
  • Number and types of PFD's
  • Number of throwable PFD's
  • Visual Distress signals
  • Sound devices
  • Flame arrestors
  • Power exhaust blowers
  • Navigation lights
  • Inland navigation rule book
  • "no oil discharge" plague
  • Trash disposal placard
  • FCC station license (VHF equipped only)
  • Waste management Plan (over '40)
  • FCC radio telephone operator permit
  • Gas ventilation
  • Other
  • United State Coast Guard
  • Auxiliary
Air Conditioning and Heat
  • Type
  • Manufacturer
  • Number of units
  • location
  • BTU capacity
  • Thru-hull strainer
  • Hoses, clamps and connectors
  • Raw water  cooling pump
  • Drip trays
  • Condensate drain
  • Other
Liquefied Petroleum Gas System (LPG)
  • Type
  • Location
  • Mounting
  • Regulator
  • Pressure gauge
  • Ventilation
  • Shut-offs
  • Lines and Fittings
  • Other
Sea Trial Report
  • Observations
  • Trial run data
  • Port engine
  • Starboard engine
  • Main engine
  • Performance data
  • Estimate of propeller slip
  • Speed data with current
  • Speed data against current
SAIL BOATS
 
Standing Rigging
  • Mast
  • Mast step
  • Spreaders
  • Shrouds and Stays
  • Booms
  • Turnbuckles
  • Toggles
  • Tang Ends
  • Chain Plates
  • Mast Supporters
  • Other
Running Rigging
  • Winches
  • Sail Track
  • Tracks and cars
  • Blocks
  • Topping Lift
  • Main sheet traveler
  • Reefing system
  • Halyards
  • Sheets
  • Roller furling gear
  • Cam cleats
  • Preventer
  • Crutch
  • Swivel blocks
  • Other
Sails
  • Headsail
  • Sail covers and boots
  • battens
  • batten pockets
  • head
  • tack
  • clew
  • grommets
  • reef points
  • seams
  • sail covers
  • sail inventory
  • other   
OUT OF WATER INSPECTION
 
Below Waterline Machinery
  • Propeller(s)
  • Propeller shaft(s)
  • Propeller shaft (logs) tube(s)
  • Shaft bearing (cutlass bearing)
  • Struts
  • Rudder(s) material
  • Rudder(s) mounting
  • Skegs
  • Trim Tabs
  • Propeller protection
  • Keel bolts
  • Keel cooler
  • Thruster
  • Thru-Hulls
  • Transducers
  • Strainers/Scoops/Screens
Bonding System
  • Main bonding conductor
  • Thru-hill fittings
  • Shafts and shaft logs
  • Rudder shafts and shaft logs
  • Sea strainers
  • Pumps and motor housings
  • Grounding plates
  • Engines and generators
  • Zinc (hull zinc)
  • Appliance and panel cases
  • Rigging, deck fitting and mast
  • Lightening protection
  • Check for galvanic isolator
  • Other
Fishing Equipment
  • Fighting chairs
  • Down riggers
  • Live bait wells
  • Wash down system
  • Rod holders
  • Deep water reels
  • Fish box(es)
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tower
  • Condition and deficiencies
  • Other
Fishing Equipment (Commercial)
  • Ice hold
  • Fish box(es)
  • Live bait well(s)
  • Wash down system(s)
  • Long line reels
  • Deep water reels
  • Leader carts
  • Buoy carts
  • Conditions and Deficiencies
IV.    FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Safety Deficiencies  
  • Other Findings Needing Attention
  • Surveyor's Notes and Observations
V.    SUMMARY AND VALUATION
 
A.    Legal
B.    Safety or Major Deficiencies
C.    Maintenance or Cosmetic
        Findings
  • Statement of Overall Vessel Rating of Condition
  • Statement of Valuation (Market Value)
  • Summary
  • Surveyor's S.A.M.'s Certification Seal
Photographs taken during the survey will be attached at the end of the Report of Marine Survey provided to the client.
 
Upon the completion of a survey by Maritime Vessel Surveying, Inc., and the satifisfaction of any safety issues their report, you will be receive a USCG Safety Placard to display on the vessel.