Survey Essentials
Remember that it is important that the vessel is properly prepared and presented for survey. This not only ensures a good survey but ensure the best value for money to you in avoiding missed items, wasted time and trips. These simple essentials are often forgotten.
The Arrangements
Make sure that we have full boat details and location.
Ensure that the boat is fully accessible.
Confirm lift out arrangements. Confirm sea trial arrangements.
Ensure that the yard/broker/owner know we are coming
Keys
Are all keys available. inc batteries, lockers and engine keys.
Systems
Batteries to be on board connected & charged.
Instruments and systems to be connected. Engines should be in commission and ready to run up.
Equipment
Have loose gear and sails available for inspection.
Unnecessary gear and equipment should be removed from the boat.
Remember we need to get into every space, under the floorboards, to the bottom of every locker and under every berth.
The Paperwork.
All yard, repair service, engineering and re-rigging invoices to be available for inspection.
Title documentation to be available for inspection.
Manuals to be available for inspection.
Brokers/manufacturers specifications available
The Survey Instruction.
Make sure that you have confirmed your booking and have returned your instruction and payment.
Attending the Survey.
You are welcome and encouraged to attend your survey if possible. This will give you a greater understanding of the boat and a detailed knowledge of the findings and recommendations per the survey report.
Boatcare Yacht Surveys
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