Inspección Pre-Compra
- Inspección a flote. Verificación y funcionamiento de equipos.
- Inspección en seco. Evaluación de la estructura externa, condición de la patente, golpes, ósmosis roces, grietas, óxidos, ejes y timones.
- Prueba de mar. Navegando comprobamos los motores, sistemas de gobierno, temperatura, presión y velocidad.
Pre purchase survey are generally carried out to determine the condition of the vessel in detail, reporting on defects and problems that can affect the vessel’s condition, safety and value.
- Superstructure.
- Decks, firmness underfoot, delamination.
- Gelcoat / timber cockpit and cabin coamings condition.
- The decks are inspected for signs of distortion, particularly in the position of loaded deck fittings.
- Hull to deck joint.
- GRP Yachts: Moisture testing.
- GRP Yachts: Gelcoat examination (e.g. identification of stress and collision damage).
- Wooden Yachts/boats: Sounding of planks to identify areas of decay.
- Steel Yachts/boats: Using ultrasonic thickness testing.
- Plus:
- Grounding damage
- Identifying areas of repair.
- Fibreglass delamination.
- Distortion.
- Internal structure.
- Type of keel and materials used.
- Signs of movement or grounding damage.
- The hull structure in the position of the keel (cracks or distortion).
- Keel bolts and security.
- Propellers (condition, security).
- Shaft alignment.
- Cutlass bearings.
- Sail drives including; oil sample, diaphragm.
- Anodes and cathodic protection.
- Stern Glands.
- Rope cutters.
- P brackets.
- Rudders.
- Moisture content readings.
- Rudder bearings.
- Steering systems i.e. hydraulic, wire or tiller.
- Steering pedestals.
- Emergency steering.
- Autopilots.
- Mast & boom type and condition.
- Gooseneck & kicking strap.
- Furling gear.
- Standing rigging.
- Standing rigging tension.
- Sheets & halyards.
- Condition of all sails and covers.
- Chainplates and fastenings
- Cleats and fairleads
- Windlass
- Winches
- Halyard clutches
- Main sheet track
- Genoa tracks
- Grab Rails
- Stanchions
- Guard wires
- Bow & stern rails
- Bow roller
- Davits
- Chainplates and fastenings
- Cleats and fairleads
- Windlass
- Winches
- Halyard clutches
- Main sheet track
- Genoa tracks
- Grab Rails
- Stanchions
- Guard wires
- Bow & stern rails
- Bow roller
- Davits
- Danbuoy
- Lifejackets
- Harnesses
- Flares
- Gas alarm
- Jackstays
- First aid kit
- Radar reflector
- Day shapes
- Fire blanket
- Horn
- Liferaft
- Anchor type and weight
- Chain and warp
- Chain/anchor locker
- Is the ground tackle adequate?
- Windows
- Companionway doors and hatches
- Deck hatches
- Portlights
- Flybridge and cockpit screens
- Inspecting for leaks
- Gas locker
- Gas hoses and connections
- Gas pipe
- Shut off valves and regulators
- Fuel tank Material
- Security
- Filter type and condition
- Condition of fuel pipes or hoses
- Type of engine
- The engine will be run up if possible
- Engine and gearbox oil will be inspected visually
- Exhaust mounts controls
- External cosmetic condition
- Hoses and drive belts
- Batteries
- Isolation switches
- Switch panels
- Wiring installation
- Cabin and navigation lights
- Volt & ammeters
- Cables at the mast base
- Circuit breakers
- Wiring installation
- Compass
- Echo sounder and log
- Wind instruments
- Windex
- VHF Radio
- GPS
- Radar
- Electronic charts
- Navtex
- Manual pumps
- Electric pumps, inc float switches and bilge alarm systems
- Condition of the bilges
- Type of tank fitted
- Overall general condition
- Pipe work
- Pressure system
- Manual pumps
- Shower tray pumps
- Calorifier hot water systems
- Skin fittings
- Seacocks / shut off valves
- Hoses connected to through hull fittings
- Transducer fittings
- Cookers
- Toilets
- Heating systems
- Fridges and ice makers
- Furniture material, construction, cosmetics, security, condition and quality
- Linings and soft furnishings
- Sole boards
