Arrange for the Boat to be Lifted out of the Water and Cleaned
It will generally be necessary
to inspect the vessel when she is out of the water and the client is expected
to arrange the lift out (and re-launch). If the client does not own the vessel
then this will need to be done via the Owner/Broker.
The hull should be pressure
washed to remove any marine growth, mud and loose paint.
When out of the water the
boat will need to be securely supported so that it is safe for the surveyor to work on her.
Please make sure that there is plenty of room to get under the hull and inspect all parts. This may require finding some large keel blocks in order to lift the hull a sufficient distance from the
ground.
In general it will be the
client who will have to pay for lifting out the vessel and putting her back in the water.
Please contact us and keep
us up to date with the lifting arrangements.
Help to Provide Access to the Hull Structure Wherever Possible
Only areas that are accessible
will be inspected and where machinery, tanks, other fixed structures and linings obscure the hull, we will not be able to
inspect it for defects.
It is not the surveyor’s
job to dismantle fixtures and fittings to gain access to important structural components though some interior panels may be
removed when looking for items such as keel bolts, rigging tie rods and steering gear.
Such efforts will be limited and the report may recommend that specific areas are subsequently dismantled to allow
an inspection of vital components at a further cost to the Client.
The Client can help ensure
a comprehensive and worthwhile inspection by emptying lockers and removing any panels that they know will provide access to
the hull structure.
