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Pre purchase survey
Before purchasing any boat a pre purchase survey is always advisable. The survey is designed to give a clear opinion of the overall condition of the surveyed vessel, together with a detailed breakdown of any defects found.
Frequently the cost of the survey is recovered by the reduction obtained in the purchase price as a result of negotiations following the survey.
A pre purchase survey report is a comprehensive document which can be easily followed. It will identify defects and give recommendations for the remedial work required to repair these defects. All reports carry digital images to illustrate any problems found (if required).
SeaTech can carry out surveys on vessels constructed from GRP, wood, steel, aluminium, ferrocement and epoxy composites.
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A comprehensive Pre Purchase report covers the following areas:
- Hull & Deck (Percussion testing for delamination & moisture content) GRP
- Hull & Deck Hammer & spike testing (wood)
- Internal structure, bulkheads, frames & reinforcements
- Chainplates
- Keel
- Ballast
- Skin fittings and seacocks
- Ground tackle
- Stanchions
- Hand rails
- Jackstays
- Mast
- Sails
- Spars & rigging to eye level
- Gas installation checked for condition, functionality and compliance
- Refrigeration
- Heating
- Fuel
- Fire fighting equipment
- Bilge pumps
- Water installation
- Toilet installation
- Electrical installation
- Machinery: a visual inspection of the engine installation, including hoses, pipes and fittings
- Fuel tank and stern gear
- Electrical: A general examination covering installation and functionality.The equipment is switched on but not actually tested
For a pre-purchase survey it is necessary to have the yacht either lifted out of the water, or dried out, to allow a proper inspection of the hull.
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