Example List of items covered in a pre purchase survey (not all would apply to all vessels)

1 General Notes

  Scope

  Limitations

  Conditions

 

2 Summery

  Recommendations

  Conclusion

 

3 Vessel data

 

4    Hull, Deck and Structure

4.1 Keel

4.2 Hull below waterline

4.3 Topsides above waterline including rubbing strake etc.

4.4 Deck moulding

4.5 Coachroof

4.6 Cockpit

4.7 Hull to deck join

4.8 Bulkheads & Structural Stiffening

 

5    Steering, Stern gear and skin fittings.

5.1 Rudder & Steering

5.2 Stern Gear

5.3 Cathodic Protection

5.4 Skin Fittings

 

6    Deck structures

6.1 Main companionway and other accesses to accommodation.

6.2 Ports and Windows

6.3 Pulpit, Pushpit, Stanchions, Lifelines & Jackstays

6.4 Rigging attachment points

6.5 Ground tackle and mooring arrangements.

6.6 Davits and Bathing ladders

 

7    Rig

7.1 Spars

7.2 Standing Rigging

7.3 Sails and covers.

 

8    Safety

8.1 Navigation lights

8.2 Bilge pumping arrangements

8.3 Firefighting equipment

8.4 Lifesaving and emergency equipment.

 

9    Engine

9.1 Engine and Installation.

9.2 Fuel system.

 

10    Accommodation and on board systems.

10.1 Accommodation general

10.2 Gas installation

10.3 Fresh water tanks and delivery

10.4 Heads

10.5 Electrical installation

10.6 Electronic and navigation equipment.

10.7 Heating and refrigeration.