Pre-Purchase Condition Survey

A typical Pre-Purchase Condition survey report is based on a day of inspection of the craft.  It is unlikely that it will take less time, even for smaller boats. It is possible that vessel with complex systems will take longer.  The items considered (if fitted) will include; 

 

 

Following the inspection, a day is allocated for writing the report.  I aim to provide you with a perceptive and concise condition report which is usually in excess of fifteen pages.  This will be summarized together with a list of recommendations, broken into;

 

·         Items that should be dealt with as they affect the safe operation of the vessel,

·         Items that should be dealt with within the maintenance programme for the craft and if delayed may result in further deterioration,

·         Items that should be monitored for further deterioration,

·         Improvements that may be considered.

 

Insurance Condition Survey

Often a client will require a Pre-Purchase Condition Survey for arranging insurance or finance.  For these purposes, a valuation can be made, based upon the survey findings and knowledge of the market.  There is a small additional charge for this service. 

 

Note that a valuation can only be following a full Pre-Purchase Condition Survey.  Please advise prior to the survey that you will require a valuation for insurance or finance purposes. 

 

Hull External Inspection

This will normally report on defects in the condition of the external hull based upon a visual inspection, soundings and moisture content readings from different parts of the hull.  The presence of osmosis is often of concern, however other structural faults are often revealed with this type of survey.