LIMITATIONS OF SURVEY
The following is a typical list of limitations to a typical survey....
obviously details will vary from boat to boat, survey to survey.
The survey was carried out on the morning and afternoon of 16.02.06. The
weather at the time of survey was sunny with intermittent showers. The
vessel was examined laid up ashore, undercover having been
hauled out some months previously. With exception of the areas of the
supports and underside of keel the external access was generally good.
The survey does not address the vessel stability, performance or overall
design.
The topsides, decks and underbody were visually inspected, several areas,
randomly located of anti-fouling were removed to allow visual inspection of
the hull epoxy coating beneath and to allow moisture meter readings to be
taken. Areas of the hull not examined beneath the anti-fouling or hull
coating cannot be commented upon.
The use of hammer sounding for the detection of de-lamination and voids is
generally only reliable in the detection of larger areas of de-lamination.
Small voids will in all probability go undetected.
The rudder was inspected in situ and not unshipped, areas hidden from view
cannot be commented upon.
The vessel was chocked up resting on the keel and this may limit signs of
movement at the hull/keel join.
The mast was stepped, this and the rigging were visually inspected from deck
level only, the upper sections cannot be commented upon. Full inspection of
the sails was not possible, inspection / assessment should be made by a
sailmaker.
Windows and hatches have not been hose tested for water tightness.
The water tanks, plumbing, heads, skin fittings, sea cocks, etc. were
visually examined in situ and not removed from the vessel. Similarly the
fuel tanks and fuel system were visually examined in situ. General equipment
commented upon in the report was visually examined in situ and not removed
for further inspection. No fastenings were removed for examination (unless
specified) and no dismantling was undertaken to gain access other than
normally removable panels. Woodwork or other parts of the structure which
were covered, unexposed or inaccessible have not been inspected, we are
therefore unable to report that any such part of the structure is free from
defect. Therefore only areas of the vessel and items of equipment readily
accessible have been inspected and commented upon.
The engine, stern gear and electrical system remained in situ. The
mechanical condition of the engine and electrical and mechanical condition
of the electrical system are specifically excluded from this report. Wear
and / or corrosion on shaft and bearings hidden from view may not be
detected.
The inspection of the gas system is limited to a visual external inspection
without dismantling or testing. No "work" as defined by the Gas Safety
Regulations 1994 was carried out.
This survey is not a compliance survey for the SCV 93 Codes Of Practice, nor
was the vessel examined to ascertain whether it complied with MCA, RCD or CE
marking requirements or requirements for any other "Code" or specific
requirements. The "Declaration of Conformity" was not available for
inspection.
All measurements, dimensions and capacities are approximate only. A detailed
investigation to confirm the age of the vessel has not been carried out. The
ownership of the vessel, legal and financial status of the vessel is not
commented upon.
The dimensional and numerical data given is that taken from the
manufacturers specifications, either directly or via standard texts, this
information has been relied upon and has not been checked for accuracy.
The copyright of this document remains the property of Richard O J Naylor,
Marine Surveys & Consultancy Internaytional. The survey report shall not be passed to a third party or copies
made or distributed other than to the owners insurers or authorized
repairers. Nothing in this Agreement shall confer or purport to confer on
any third party a benefit or the right to enforce any term of this
Agreement.
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