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telebob wrote:
Well what have you got so far? Post it here and we'll run it through the Brainiac 3000. Also what size and model boat? Engines, etc.
Ok, I'm looking at a 1985 Command Bridge with a single big block (volvo), that is about 7 years old. The boat looks very clean and the owner has a lot of paperwork on it. Here's what I've come up with so far:
Hull ext:
Tap hull / check blistering
Inspect all through hulls verify material
Inspect rub rail
Inspect windows and frames including portholes
Inspect base rail and rail fittings
Inspect swim platform and brackets
Additional notes:
Outdrive:
Visual inspection, check play left to right
Verify clamp style on bellows
Check oil: level and quality
Verify prop can pull off
verify drive ratio
Verify indexing (L and R)
Verify tilt works
Additional notes:
Electrical:
Check all helm switches and lighting
Check fridge cycle / verify 12v and 110 work and cycle on and off
Verify stove electric / alcohol
Flush toilet (electric)
Nav lights
Interior lights / type
Pull shore power and test battery charge
Test charger verify type
Inspect all connections (type, shrinktubed, etc)
Inspect fuse panel and condition
Are fuses marked
Check fresh water pump
Check bilge pumps floats and man. switches
Additional notes:
General inspection:
All storage dry
Any signs of water
Any sign of mold/mildew
Verify double bunk length (lay down)
Inspect engine compartment
Inspect through hulls and verify double clamps
Inspect all compartments (under steps, etc.)
Any signs of standing water
Pull all galley draws for full inspection
Check all hardware for condition and screws (hinges, etc.)
PugetMike wrote:
I would toss in a moisture meter check on the transom and stringers.
Thumping the hull takes an experienced ear to know the difference between a void, changes in thickness, hidden damage, and bulkheads/boxing.
All transoms of boats that spend any prolonged amount of time in water will have moisture in them because resin, epoxy, and gelcoat are osmotic mediums. Some types are more osmotic than others; but if a boat has been left in the water for months or years, the presence of moisture is inevitable. But the presence of moisture does not necessarily equate to the presence of rotten wood. Core samples are much better indicators of rot than readings from a moisture meter.
As to the hull tapping, I agree, and may be the only reason I hire a surveyor even though I'd love to save the money. I don't know much about the moisture meter of tapping. The jury is out on that one.
May be too large for a PM, PM me your email and I will attach it to you. This is the same format I use on most of my surveys, I do add and remove items as necessary.
Pat S.
Pat says: DO-IT-RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!
Bayliner 3870 "ALASKA33)
Twin 350 GM power
Located in Seward, AK
Retired marine surveyor
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