Boat Survey – The Boat Inspector – Pre-Purchase & Insurance Inspections

Inspection Type

Pre-purchase
Insurance re-newel
Loss adjusting

Name

Date

Location

Make and Model

Vessel Registration

Vessel Name

Hull Identification Number

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Hull

Underwater Surface / Antifoul

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Skin Fittings

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Trim Tabs

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Underwater Lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Bow Thruster

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Stern Thruster

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Keel and fixings

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Transom

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Gunwale Strip

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Speed log / Paddle wheel

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Swim platform / Boarding platform

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Ladder

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Topsides

Note

Port holes/ Windows (External)

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Bootline

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Bow Hook

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Cove Line

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Cathodic Protection

Hull Anodes

Good Condition
Depleted
N/A
Other

Note

Drive Anodes

Good Condition
Depleted
N/A
Other

Note

Trim Tab Anodes

Good Condition
Depleted
N/A
Other

Note

Thruster Anodes

Good Condition
Depleted
N/A
Other

Note

Internal Bonding

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Through Hull Fittings

Note

Skin fitting/s

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Transducers

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Sea strainers

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Hose clamps

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Deck/Superstructure

Note

Deck hatches and lockers

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Bow Rail

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Handrails

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Life lines

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Staunchens

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Toerail

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Deck fillers

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Cleats / Bollards

Secure
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Port holes / Windows

Operational
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

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Covers / Upholstery / Fit out

Cockpit upholstery

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Cockpit Carpet

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Saloon upholstery

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Saloon Carpet

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Head lining

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Cabin side lining

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Port holes / Windows (Internal)

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Blinds / Shades

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Doors and catches

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Cupboards and catches

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Bimini

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Clears

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Covers

Good condition
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

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Anchor System

Anchor

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Chain

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Rope

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Winch

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Swivel

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Chain counter

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Switch

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Bow sprit

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Anchor locker

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

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12/24 Volt Electrical

Battery switches

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Cockpit lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Batteries

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Courtesy lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Electrical distribution panel

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Fwd berth lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Aft berth lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Saloon lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Galley lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Head lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Driving lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Spotlight

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Navigation lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

White light

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Galley fridge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Cockpit fridge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Cook top

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Fresh water system

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Shower sump pump

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Macerator / Toilet pump

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Bilge pumps

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Float switches

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

High water alarm

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

VHF radio

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Sound system

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Navigational system / screens / GPS

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Gas detector

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Windscreen wipers / Washers

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Horn

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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240V Electrical System

Shore power socket

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Shore power lead

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Battery charger

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Electrical distribution panel

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Microwave

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Inverter

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Air conditioning system

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Tanks

Fuel tanks

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Fuel tank filler hose

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Fuel tank senders

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Fuel delivery lines

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Fuel tank hose clams

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Water tank

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Water tank filler hose

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Water tank sender

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Water delivery lines

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Water tank hose clamps

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Grey water tank

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Grey water tank sender

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Grey water hose clamps

Accept where visible / accessible
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Starboard Engine and Drive System

Engine make and model

Engine serial number

Engine hours

Engine appearance

Good
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Coolant level

Within range
Below range
N/A
Other

Note

Drive belt condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Sea strainer

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Exhaust system

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Hoses and clamps

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Primary fuel filters

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Throttle operation

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Transom housing model / serial

Transom housing condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Transom housing steering mechanism

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Bellows

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Trim system

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Drive make, model and serial

Drive condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Drive oil level

Within range
Low
N/A
Other

Note

Propeller shaft seal

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Stern tube

Accpet
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Propeller shaft bearing

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

P-bracket / Skeg

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Propellers

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

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Centre Engine and Drive system

Engine make and model

Engine serial number

Engine hours

Engine appearance

Good
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Coolant level

Within range
Below range
N/A
Other

Note

Drive belt condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Sea strainer

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Exhaust system

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Hoses and clamps

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Primary fuel filters

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Throttle operation

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Transom housing model / serial

Transom housing condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Transom housing steering mechanism

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Bellows

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Trim system

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Drive make, model and serial

Drive condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Drive oil level

Within Range
Low
N/A
Other

Note

Propeller shaft seal

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Stern tube

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Propeller shaft bearing

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

P-bracket / Skeg

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Propellers

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Port Engine and Drive System

Engine make and model

Engine serial number

Engine hours

Engine appearance

Good
Requires attention
N/A
Other

Note

Coolant level

Within range
Below range
N/A
Other

Note

Drive belt condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Sea strainer

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Exhaust system

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Hoses and clamps

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Primary fuel filters

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Throttle operation

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Transom housing model / serial

Transom housing condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Transom housing steering mechanism

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Bellows

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Trim system

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Drive make, model and serial

Drive condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Drive oil level

Within Range
Low
N/A
Other

Note

Propeller shaft seal

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Stern tube

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Propeller shaft bearing

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

P-bracket / Skeg

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Propellers

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Steering System

Steering wheel

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Steering helm

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Cable / hoses

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Ram / Tube

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Rudders

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Rudder glands / seals

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Rudder bearings

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Power steering oil

Within Range
Low
N/A
Other

Note

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Generator

Generator Make

Generator Model

Generator hours

Generator appearance

Good
Required Attention
N/A
Other

Note

Drive belt condition

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Primary fuel filter

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Generator output

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

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Water Test

STB engine oil PSI at WOT

STB engine temperature at WOT

STB engine RPM at WOT

STB drive trim gauge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

STB trim tab gauge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

STB amp meter

Port engine oil PSI at WOT

Port engine temperature at WOT

Port engine RPM at WOT

Port drive trim gauge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Port trim tab gauge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Port amp meter

Centre engine oil PSI at WOT

Centre engine temperature at WOT

Centre engine RPM at WOT

Centre drive trim gauge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Centre trim tab gauge

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Centre amp meter

Vessel speed at WOT

Steering indicator

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Trailer

Frame and crossmembers

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Rollers / skids

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Right indicator

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Left indicator

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Right brake

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Left brake

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Tag light

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Clearance lights

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

Note

Wiring harness and connector

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Braking system

Operational
Inoperable
N/A
Other

NOTE – Tested manually whilst trailer stationary. Trailer as not been test driven

Note

Springs

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Axels

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Tyres

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Wheels

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Bearings

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

NOTE – Tested by manually pushing wheel by hand. The trailer has not been lifted to rotate wheels or been test driven

Note

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Sailing Yachts

Keel

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Keel bolts / nuts / fasteners

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Pulpit

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Pushpit

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Sheets

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Sheet cleats

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Mast

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Mast step

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Mast seal

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Forstay

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Aft-stay

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Port / STB stay

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Spreaders

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Boom

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Goose neck

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Boom aft holding line

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Winches

Accept
Non Accept
N/A
Other

Note

Photographs

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Disclaimer

This report has been prepared specifically for  on (date or dates) and is for their use only. Copies in whole or in part should not be released to or consulted by, other parties without the express prior written consent of Joe Serhan, The Boat Inspector.
 This report is issued without prejudice. In our opinion, the report constitutes a statement of the condition of the vessel and her equipment at the time that the inspection was carried out. 
 This report implies no warranties, guarantees, or safeguards against any subsequent, latent or undiscovered defects sighted or unsighted and in inaccessible areas. 
 Areas requiring the removal of panels or interfering with the vessel's structure have not been inspected and no responsibility or liability is accepted and or implied. 
Although all due diligence and care have been expressed and carried out in the correlation of data for this report no warranties or liabilities are expressed or accepted by The Boat Inspector.  
This report is based on the condition of the aforementioned vessel at the time of the inspection only and valid for the time of the inspection only.

Joe Serhan - Marine Surveyor

ABN: 89 424 377 255

Hull

Topsides

Cathodic Protection

Through Hull Fittings

Deck/Superstructure

Covers / Upholstery / Fit out

Anchor System

12/24 Volt Electrical

240V Electrical System

Tanks

Starboard Engine and Drive System

Centre Engine and Drive system

Port Engine and Drive System

Steering System

Generator

Water Test

Trailer

Sailing Yachts