Basic list of items covered in a survey of a sailing yacht
Hull
Epoxy coatings, bondings, stringers, moisture content etc.
Superstructure
Sandwich construction, bondings and stringers etc
Hull/Superstructure Joint
Internal bondings, bolts, screws, rivets etc
Keels and Ballast
Movement, condition, corrosion, bolts, strengthening etc
Bilge and Access to Bilge
Stern gear
Cutlass bearing, electrolytic corrosion, propeller, stern gland etc
Rudder
Moisture content, bearings, delamination
Steering gear
Cables, bearings, quadrants, pintles, stock etc
Bulkheads and Bondings
Glassing in, distortion, decay etc
Anodes and Cathodic Protection
Electrical continuity between mast, keel and prop etc
Sprayhood, Dodgers and Other Canvas Work
Cockpit
Drainage etc
Deck fittings
Electrical Installation
Connections, batteries, safety, switches, fuses etc
Engine
Seacocks, Valves and Skin Fittings
Hoses, clips, corrosion etc
Mast, Boom and Spars
Mast Step and Mast Support
Inc kingpost, distortion, mast compression etc
Chainplates
Rigging – Standing
Age, swages, bottlescrews, split pins etc
Rigging – Running
Bilge Pumps
Winches
Stanchions and Guardrails
Sails
Fire Fighting Equipment
Fresh Water System
Fuel Installation
Inc ISO 7840
Gas Installation
Inc age, condition of hoses, pipes, vents, locker, tap etc
Ground Tackle
Hatches
Interior
Heads
Inc siphon loops etc
Ventilation
Windows
Electronic gear
Safety Equipment
Navigation Lights
Navigation Equipment
Other Equipment
Valuation
Conclusion of Report and Recommendations