The 130 Point Sailboat Pre-Purchase Marine Hull and Engine Survey
- Receive Pre‐Purchase Hull & Engine Marine Survey Report with photos, findings & recommendations
- Visit to your boat by a FBYS Marine Surveyor
- Surveyor will attend in‐water Marine Survey inspection
- Cold inspection of Engines
- Cold inspection of Transmissions
- Cold inspection of Generators
- Oil Samples of Engines, Generators and Transmissions analyzed at our in‐house Oil Laboratory
- Check of engine oil levels and transmission fluid levels
- Check of generator oil levels
- Check of engine coolant levels
- Check of generator coolant levels
- Start and run engines
- Inspect running transmissions
- Start and run generators
- Inspect bow and stern thrusters
- Move all seacocks (sea water valve handles) to open and closed positions
- Check air conditioner strainers
- Check bilge pumps for proper operation
- Test high bilge alarms
- Check battery charger for proper operation
- Checks mooring lines for secure docking
- Flush all toilets and run all sinks and showers
- Test Carbon Monoxide and Smoke detectors
- Power up Navigation Equipment at the helm
- Radio checks preformed on all on‐board VHF radios
- Inspect rudder packing glands and shaft seals
- Inspect fuel tanks
- Inspect sight glass fuel filters
- Inspect fuel lines and fittings
- Inspect and test water pumps and accumulator pumps
- Inspect and test air conditioner systems
- Inspect and test heating systems
- Inspect and test gray water sump tanks
- Inspect and test LPG and CNG gas system
- Inspect fire alarms
- Inspect fixed fire suppression systems
- Inspect fire extinguishers
- Inspect life jackets
- Inspect throw able personal floatation device (PFD)
- Inspect EPIRB’s for proper battery tags
- Check life rafts for proper inspection tags
- Inspect First Aid Kits
- Test searchlights
- Check for “Trash Disposal” Placard
- Check for “No Oil Discharge” Placard
- Check for “Waste Management Plan”
- Test horns and bells
- Inspect and test all navigation lights
- Check flares for expiration
- Inspection of Bonding System
- Inspection of Grounding System
- Test AC electric outlets for proper electrical polarity
- Test for stray current
- Check of Galvanic Isolators
- Open and close all port lights
- Test central vacuum systems
- Test washer dryers
- Test water makers
- Operate anchor windlass
- Operate anchor wash downs
- Operate Snub winches
- Operate Davits, Passerales and Lift Platforms
- Operate windshield wipers, washers and electric vents
- Open and close all hatches
- Test all refrigerators, freezers and icemakers
- Test all stoves, ovens, microwaves, coffee makers
- Test all dishwashers, trash compactors and sink disposal systems
- Test all AC and DC electric lights
- Inspect engine and generator strainers
- Inspect condition of engine and generator belts
- Inspect engine fuel coolers and oil coolers
- Inspect engine and generator heat exchangers
- Test engine room exhaust blowers
- Inspect engine and house batteries
- Check 12 volt plugs for proper operation
- Inspect and test of shore power cords and reels
- Full load test of generator with all AC systems operated
- Record engine and generator operating hours
- Check dockside water pressure regulator
- Test hot water system and inspect tank for corrosion
- Inspect and test all steering stations
- Test all rudder indicators
- Inspect all emergency tillers and emergency backup controls
- Inspect all anchors
- Inspect all anchors, ropes and chain
- Inspect for anchor wire tie and anchor retention safety cables
- Check for manual anchor windlass handles
- Test all radar equipment, chart plotters, depth gauges and compasses
- Test autopilots, trim tabs and stabilizers
- Test CCTV cameras, Infrared night vision cameras, intercoms and satellite phones
- Test all stereos, TV’s, DVD’s, VCR’s, satellite radio, satellite telephones
- Test all burglar alarms and safes
- Surveyor will attend out-of-water Marine Survey inspection
- Phenolic percussion hammer testing of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) material
- Moisture meter testing of FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) material
- Check for galvanic halos around thru hull fittings
- Inspect hull zincs for possible replacement
- Inspect hull’s bottom paint condition
- Inspect for osmotic blistering of the hull’s wetted surface area
- Inspect for moisture intrusion, delamination, dis-bonding or hull damage
- Inspect propellers for dings, dents and damage
- Check size of propellers
- Check size of shaft
- Check rudders for end play
- Check cutlass bearings for end play
- Inspect struts
- Inspect depth and speed transducers
- Inspect all outdrives, jet drives, pod drives, Arneson drives and outboard motors
- Inspect and test all jet skis and dinghies
- Inspect boat trailers
- Surveyor will attend Marine Survey Sea Trial
- Record idle speed, cruising speed and wide open throttle speeds in RPM and in knots
- Record engine temperatures
- Record engine oil pressures
- Record transmission temperatures
- Record transmission oil pressures
- Record engine boost or charged air pressures
- Record engine fuel pressures
- Check for engine oil and coolant leaks
- Check for raw water leaks into engine room bilge
- Raise rigged sails
- Inspect all sails and covers
- Inspect mast and boom
- Inspect standing rigging
- Inspect running rigging
- Inspect and test all winches
- Inspect and test all cam cleats and spinlocks
- Test main sheet traveler and topping lift
- Inspect all blocks, tracks and cars
- Inspect and test all roller furling gear
Florida Boat & Yacht Surveyors will perform the above listed services when applicable and safe to do so. No warranty or guarantee is expressed or implied in the inspection of any boat or yacht. The repair or replacement of any item on any vessel is the sole responsibility of the boat or yacht owner. Florida Boat & Yacht Surveyors reserves the right to change the services performed on this list at any time and may change prices from time to time.