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PRESURVEY CHECKLIST

 
Vessel Name:  Survey Date: Location:

 

Important Phone Numbers (Name/Phone #)

Preparing for a Marine Survey

 
[ ] owner's authorization 
[ ] Keys-Cabin/Engine(s)
[ ] Electronics Installed
[ ] Anchors & Safety Gear
[ ] Tender& Kicker Aboard
[ ] Canvas & SailsAboard
[ ] Tanks - Fuel & Water Aboard
[ ] Electrical Systems
[ ] Shore Power Available
[ ] Other Services
[ ] Captain for Sea-Trial 
[ ] Oil Analysis
[ ] Mechanical Survey
[ ] Ultrasonic Sounding		 [ ] Equipment 
[ ] Survey 
[ ] Haul-Out/PressureWash
[ ] Loosen Stays (for lift) 
[ ] Pull Fastenings (wood hulls) 
[ ] Yard Schedule-Haul-Out Time 
[ ] Pressure Wash 
[ ] Sea-Trial - Before/After Haul
[ ] Batteries Charged
[ ] Ships Papers Aboard
[ ] Tide Conditions
[ ] Vessel Draft
[ ] USCG Safety Packet
[ ] Other Testing

Time and additional expense can be saved by preparing the vessel for inspection and making her more accessible.

Arrange to present a clean, shipshape boat, and have all papers and miscellaneous gear ready. If applicable, you will need to make arrangements with the marina to haul the vessel for bottom inspection, and retain a captain for sea trails. Lockers and cabin areas should be cleared of all miscellaneous gear. The surveyor should never be asked to prepare a boat for inspection. The surveyor may request minor dismantling of interior ceilings, headliners, flooring, etc. in order to gain access to the suspected areas. Random removal and examination of below-the-waterline fasteners on wood boats may be required. Any dismantling and re-installation of parts should be performed by qualified personnel and is the responsibility of the person ordering the survey.

Written authorization from the owner may be needed to board and/or to remove part of the vessel.

It is customary for the boat buyer to be responsible to secure a marine surveyor and arrange the haul-out. The seller should make the vessel and her equipment available and supply a competent operator. The Walke Point Marine surveyor, once retained works directly for you and is there to protect your interest. The marine survey report is a confidential report and it's contents will not be released to anyone without your authorization. 

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