Limited Insurance Survey
This is the minimum
survey we recommend for a second hand boat of any age. This is
a basic survey covering safety aspects of the vessel. Fuel, gas
lines, storage, basic fire fighting equipment, rudder fittings and hull
integrity are some of the points covered.
Insurance companies are
generally satisfied with this type of survey if the last Full
Structural Survey carried out was good, and all recommendations have
been carried out.
If
you have just purchased or are about to purchase a second hand boat your
insurance Company will usually require a Limited Insurance Survey
Full structural
This is the most comprehensive type of Survey we
carry out.
It is a non-destructive survey of all accessible areas. Particular attention
is given to determining hull, deck and bulkhead integrity. The report
may detail areas that require attention or maintenance. Recommendations
on how repairs should be carried out are given as a matter of course.
The vessel can be in
slings or on hard standing.
The underwater sections should be free from
marine growth and relatively clean. Moisture readings can be taken without interfering with epoxy
membrane
on GRP vessels. Permission to remove small sections of the epoxy
coating must be given by the owner if a visual appraisal of osmosis
is required.
Depending on results a typical survey will yield one page of information per foot boat length.
Pre-purchase
This is as comprehensive
as a full structural survey. As cosmetic appearance is important to a purchaser, reports can draw
attention to items that are not in themselves dangerous, but may affect
the investment value. This is the main
difference between a Pre-purchase and a Full Structural Survey. It will include a market valuation.
Valuation
Surveys
The costs of a valuation surveys may vary depending on
design and construction and whether the vessel is in the water, afloat or
in a mud berth. For a quote please contact us.
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