BobMod
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I sent a set of survey findings into the broker for advice on what is significant and a way fwds.. All I really got back was... Well he isn't gonna move (without them asking the owner) and basically a real feeling of total unhelpfullness.. Is this common? Am I being unrealistic in my expectations? Ok the survey didn't condemn the hull but I have overstretched my immediate budget already and I am sure that "aligning engines and shaft" or "removing and refurbing the propellers isn't going to be cheap"
All I really need is some feedback.. Is this normal? Should I just shut up as this is a 27yr old boat as I have pretty much been told by the broker? Sorry.. I know it is a long post..
Survey Findings
-"Antifoul is spent" Sand down and Antifoul
-"Voids detected around old hull repair" Further treatment will be necessary
-"The 40mm stainless steel shafts were in serviceable condition and ran true but the starboard side shaft was running slightly out of line through the stern tube." Check the alignment of the starboard side shaft and engine and re-align as necessary.
- The 3-bladed Turbine Bronze propellers were firmly secured with castellated nuts and split pins but the edges of the blades were chipped and slightly distorted and some dezincification was noted.
"1. Remove and refurbish the propellers.
2. Check the earth bonding wires and the 240volt supply to determine the reason for the dezincification."
- a gouge (70mm in length) out of the starboard stern quarter, approximately 0.5m forward of the transom, in the white section. This penetrated through to the matting below. "Repair the gouge and deeper scratches and then touch in the paintwork where
necessary."
- Water in Keel section To be investigated
- The interior lights were tested and the port side bulkhead light was operative but the starboard light was only partially operative. Repair the faulty lights
- The extractor fan mounted on the bulkhead was tested and found to be inoperative. Repair the extractor fan.
- The toilet compartment was fitted with an electric Waterflush toilet and a small hand basin. The toilet was tested and the motor was operative but the flush appeared faulty. Check the flush on the toilet.
- The instruments were switch tested and found to be operative apart from the anchor light, blower, horn and spotlight. There was also an unlabelled switch on the console. The reason for this was unknown. Repair the faulty electrical equipment.
- The Raytheon RL70 Plotter was switch tested and appeared operative but there was no signal for the Radar. Investigate and fix
- There was a two way switch in the starboard side locker. The reason for this was unknown. What is this for?
- The aluminium water tank was well installed and no leaks were evident from the unit but there was a hole in the top of the tank which had been filled with a screw. Investigate the reason for the hole and screw
- The steering ram was firmly mounted to the transom and the steering arms and tie bar were firmly secured but a slight oil leak was noted from the steering ram. Rectify the oil leaks on the steering ram.
- The hydraulic trimtab motor was firmly mounted on the bearer. This was operative but had a slight oil leak. Rectify the oil leaks trimtab motor.
- The stern glands were well adjusted and no leaks were evident but the greasers were low on grease. Top up the greasers for the stern glands.
- The wiring for the windlass was poorly secured and running through the cabin above the berth and not through the bilge area. Run the wiring correctly
- the port side seacock was split and cracked. Replace the engine seacocks and
- The starboard side seacock was also considered suspect as these had suffered from frost damage. Replace the engine seacocks and
- The outlet toilet seacock (ballcock type) was mounted on the port side. This was seized. Free off or replace the toilet seacock.
- There was a battery box on the port side. This was sealed and no access was available to the batteries. Why?
- There was a smell of diesel on entering the craft. The reason for this could not be confirmed at this time and required investigation.Diesel was also found mixed with water in the engine bilges Check the engines for leaks (diesel).
"There were obviously a few other defects but these were mainly of a cosmetic or service nature apart from the damaged propellers, the oil leaks on the steering and trim tab motor, the electrical faults and the diesel leaks. If the above recommendations are carried out, the craft should continue to give good service."
I was informed that the craft held a current Boat Safety Certificate valid until 2012 but this was not available for inspection at this time. When will this be available?
All I really need is some feedback.. Is this normal? Should I just shut up as this is a 27yr old boat as I have pretty much been told by the broker? Sorry.. I know it is a long post..
Survey Findings
-"Antifoul is spent" Sand down and Antifoul
-"Voids detected around old hull repair" Further treatment will be necessary
-"The 40mm stainless steel shafts were in serviceable condition and ran true but the starboard side shaft was running slightly out of line through the stern tube." Check the alignment of the starboard side shaft and engine and re-align as necessary.
- The 3-bladed Turbine Bronze propellers were firmly secured with castellated nuts and split pins but the edges of the blades were chipped and slightly distorted and some dezincification was noted.
"1. Remove and refurbish the propellers.
2. Check the earth bonding wires and the 240volt supply to determine the reason for the dezincification."
- a gouge (70mm in length) out of the starboard stern quarter, approximately 0.5m forward of the transom, in the white section. This penetrated through to the matting below. "Repair the gouge and deeper scratches and then touch in the paintwork where
necessary."
- Water in Keel section To be investigated
- The interior lights were tested and the port side bulkhead light was operative but the starboard light was only partially operative. Repair the faulty lights
- The extractor fan mounted on the bulkhead was tested and found to be inoperative. Repair the extractor fan.
- The toilet compartment was fitted with an electric Waterflush toilet and a small hand basin. The toilet was tested and the motor was operative but the flush appeared faulty. Check the flush on the toilet.
- The instruments were switch tested and found to be operative apart from the anchor light, blower, horn and spotlight. There was also an unlabelled switch on the console. The reason for this was unknown. Repair the faulty electrical equipment.
- The Raytheon RL70 Plotter was switch tested and appeared operative but there was no signal for the Radar. Investigate and fix
- There was a two way switch in the starboard side locker. The reason for this was unknown. What is this for?
- The aluminium water tank was well installed and no leaks were evident from the unit but there was a hole in the top of the tank which had been filled with a screw. Investigate the reason for the hole and screw
- The steering ram was firmly mounted to the transom and the steering arms and tie bar were firmly secured but a slight oil leak was noted from the steering ram. Rectify the oil leaks on the steering ram.
- The hydraulic trimtab motor was firmly mounted on the bearer. This was operative but had a slight oil leak. Rectify the oil leaks trimtab motor.
- The stern glands were well adjusted and no leaks were evident but the greasers were low on grease. Top up the greasers for the stern glands.
- The wiring for the windlass was poorly secured and running through the cabin above the berth and not through the bilge area. Run the wiring correctly
- the port side seacock was split and cracked. Replace the engine seacocks and
- The starboard side seacock was also considered suspect as these had suffered from frost damage. Replace the engine seacocks and
- The outlet toilet seacock (ballcock type) was mounted on the port side. This was seized. Free off or replace the toilet seacock.
- There was a battery box on the port side. This was sealed and no access was available to the batteries. Why?
- There was a smell of diesel on entering the craft. The reason for this could not be confirmed at this time and required investigation.Diesel was also found mixed with water in the engine bilges Check the engines for leaks (diesel).
"There were obviously a few other defects but these were mainly of a cosmetic or service nature apart from the damaged propellers, the oil leaks on the steering and trim tab motor, the electrical faults and the diesel leaks. If the above recommendations are carried out, the craft should continue to give good service."
I was informed that the craft held a current Boat Safety Certificate valid until 2012 but this was not available for inspection at this time. When will this be available?
