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Boat Survey Checklist PDF

This document is a checklist for conducting a boat survey. It lists various components and systems to inspect on a boat, both out of water and in water, including the hull, deck, rigging, safety equipment, engines, onboard systems, and electrical equipment. Inspectors are asked to assign each item a condition rating from 0 to 10 and note any comments. Completing this comprehensive checklist allows a boat's condition to be thoroughly evaluated prior to purchase.

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Boat Survey Checklist PDF

This document is a checklist for conducting a boat survey. It lists various components and systems to inspect on a boat, both out of water and in water, including the hull, deck, rigging, safety equipment, engines, onboard systems, and electrical equipment. Inspectors are asked to assign each item a condition rating from 0 to 10 and note any comments. Completing this comprehensive checklist allows a boat's condition to be thoroughly evaluated prior to purchase.

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BOAT SURVEY

CHECKLIST

WHAT TO CHECK CONDITION (0 to 10) COMMENTS

OUT OF WATER
HULL BELOW WATERLINE
☐ Blisters
☐ Moisture readings and osmosis check
☐ Soundings on steel vessel
☐ Propeller
☐ Propeller shaft
☐ Keel/Centerboard
☐ Rudder
☐ Knot meter and other sensors
☐ Cathodic protection

IN-WATER
DOCUMENTS
☐ Registration
☐ Service records
☐ Insurance

HULL, DECK & STRUCTURE


Topsides above waterline including
☐ Rubbing strake etc.
☐ Deck molding

☐ Coachroof
☐ Cockpit

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☐ Hull-to-Deck Joint
Bulkheads and structural stiffening
☐ (including internal moldings)

ON DECK
☐ Hatch(es)
Pulpit, pushpit, lifelines, stanchions
☐ And jackstays
☐ Rigging attachment points
☐ Helm Station & gauges
☐ Hardware (winches, blocks, cleats, etc.)
☐ Ground tackle and mooring arrangements
☐ Other deck gear and fittings

☐ Davits & boarding ladders

☐ Windshield

☐ Railing

☐ Locker Space

☐ Steering System

☐ Shifting System

RIGGING
☐ Spars
☐ Standing rigging

☐ Running rigging

☐ Sails & covers etc.

☐ Lines

☐ Mast(s)

SAFETY
☐ Navigation lights

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☐ Bilge & bilge pumps
☐ Keel bolts
☐ Fire fighting and Safety Equipment

☐ Lifesaving and emergency equipment

☐ Water Tightness

☐ LPG and CNG systems

ENGINE
☐ Engine & installation
☐ Fuel system, exhaust system

ONBOARD SYSTEMS
☐ Galley equipment

☐ Accommodation general

☐ Gas installation

☐ Fresh water tanks, pumps, hoses, heaters

☐ Head/Holding Tank

☐ Bilge & bilge pumps

☐ Keel bolts
☐ Electrical installation
☐ Electronic and navigation equipment
☐ Heating and refrigeration
☐ Seacock(s)
☐ Battery

☐ Wiring Connection

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
☐ Navigation equipment/ electronics

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☐ Air Conditioner

SEA TRIAL
ENGINE RUN
At max rpm for 15-20 min. Check temp
☐ and exhaust
☐ Maneuvering & reverse

SAILS AND RIGGING


☐ Raise all sails and inspect each for condition

☐ Make a couple of tacks


☐ Check sailboat rigging under load

* This checklist was created based on our experience and this list should
not limit your boat evaluation.

It’s a general list and not for a particular model or type of the boat.
The list elements can be altered depending upon the type of boat
and model you want to buy.

WWW.SANDIEGOMARINESURVEYORS.ORG

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