This type of survey is usually held with the vessel “as is” either ashore or afloat. Following survey the Client can decide if he wants to proceed with a further survey and sea trials in order to acquire the vessel.

If the vessel is afloat:
• Visual inspection of the accommodation and deck areas and reporting on any damage or visible repair
• Visual inspection of the deck fittings and testing for good operation if possible
• Visual inspection of the bilge areas as far as possible and check of the bilge pump operation if possible
• Check of the steering system
• Overall visual inspection of the engine(s) and peripherals together with the main machinery. Start of engine(s) and main machinery and check for good operation. Check of the drive legs (if any) for good operation. Quick gear engagement in forward and aft
• Start of the navigation instruments and check for good operation
• Visual inspection of the electrical system, switching of lamps and galley appliances
• Visual inspection of the sails (for sailing yachts)
• Visual inspection of the mast and rigging from the deck (for sailing yachts)
• Collection of documentation and information about the maintenance history
A detailed report is issued at completion of survey giving our opinion on the vessel’s condition.

If the vessel is ashore:
In addition to the above we will also carry out the following works (depending on the type of propulsion)
• Inspection of the underwater hull, topsides, stern gear, shaft brackets and through fittings
• Check of the propeller shafts, drive legs, water jets, surface drives, Volvo Penta IPS and their propellers
• Taking of moisture measurements as necessary.
In this case, an overall visual inspection of the engine(s) and peripherals together with the main machinery will be carried out and the engine(s) will only be started if possible for a short period of time.
A detailed report is issued at completion of survey giving our opinion on the vessel’s condition.
This type of survey is a way to check a boat without incurring the expenses of a full condition survey which may not be necessary if the vessel’s condition does not meet the Client’s requirements.
We can provide additional services such as taking lub oil samples and give them to an independent laboratory for analysis at extra cost.
The best way to check the vessel’s seaworthiness and the engine(s) condition is to carry out sea trials. As we do not carry out dismantling works during our attendances, we recommend the appointment of a professional mechanic / engine maker approved service engineer to carry out thorough checks (cylinder compression tests, turbocharger inspection, plug-in a computer to collect engine data etc.) and monitor the engine(s) operation during sea trials prior to decide to purchase the vessel.