SURVEY COMPONENTS
The following items are surveyed, where applicable, on each vessel:
MAIN
Afloat Hauled Type of Vessel Type of Vessel
Hailing Port Hull ID No. Year Regist/Doc No.
Regist Sticker Yr. & No. Other Identifying Info Builder/Model LOA
Beam-Draft Displacement Use Area of Navigation Approximate Market Value
Approx. Replacement Cost - - -
HULL
Type Material Hull Above Waterline Rub Rails/Tow Rails
Transom Swim Platform Trim Tabs Tank Vents
Screens Hull Below W/L Bow Thruster Thru Hulls
Hull Thickness Keel Centerboard Rudder(s)
Shaft(s) Prop(s) Zinc(s) Strut(s)
Cutlass Outdrive(s) - -
GROUND TACKLE
Sprit Windlass Anchor(s) Bitter End
Shackle(s) Condition - -
MACHINERY
Outboards Engine Manufacturer Model & Serial No. H.P.
RPM Cylinders Type Oil
Cooling Intake Strainer Hours Alarms
Flame Arrestor Gauges Starter Alternator
Distributor Carburetors Ventilation Blowers
Ignition Protect Engine Beds/Mounts Engine Pan Engine Belts
Exhaust Siphon Break Transmission Fluid
Gear Reduction Coupling Engine Wiring Test Run
Gen. Condition Access Stuffing Box (prop/rudder) Shaft Log
Controls Fuel Hazard Warn. Placard Oil/Waste Pollution Placard Ignition/Blower Placard
Steering Type Emergency Steering Auto Pilot Generator
FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel No. of Tanks Approximate Capacity Tank Material
Shape Tank Construction Label Securing
Clean-Out Plate Location Cond. @ Access for Inspection Fuel Fill Hose
Fuel Vent Hose Supply and Return Lines Fuel Pump Fuel Filters
Fume Detectors Fuel Shut-Off Valves Fuel Gauge Anti-Siphon Device
Tank Bonding Fill bonding - -
DECK AND SUPERSTRUCTURE
Lifelines & Stanchions Bow Pulpit Stern Pulpit Boat Hook
MOB Ladder Deck Deck Surface Superstructure
Hand Rails Portlights/Windshields Screens/Curt. Hatches/Doors
Deck Fills Cleats/Chocks Companionway Cockpit
Deck & Cockpit Drainage Gelcoat & FRP Condition (Percussion Sound/Moisture Test) Hardware Ext. Varnish
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Batteries Battery Switch Volts Positive Term. Protect
Boxing Secured Parallel Switch Battery Test Guage
Venting Battery Charger Inverter Generator
D/C Master Circuit Protection Individual Circuit Protection D/C Panel D/C Wire Connections
D/C Wiring D/C Circuits Tested A/C Inlet Amps
Volts Shore Cord Grounded Polarity Tester
A/C Panel Main Circuit Protection Individual Circuit Protection Recptacles
GFCI Galvanic Isolator A/C Wiring Connections A/C Wiring
A/C Circuits Tested Bonding Lightning Protection -
NAVIGATION/ELECTRONICS
Compass Depth-Finder/Fish Find Knotmeter VHF/SSB Radio
GPS/Loran Wind Instruments Cabin Lights Liquid Fuel Lights
Navigation Lights Wipers Weather Instruments Fans
Chart Table Radar Antenna(s) Auto Pilot
Whistle Bell Horn Entertainment System
PLUMBING
Thru Hull Valves Hose Underwater Any Angle Heel Clamps Water Tank(s)
Gallons Location Pump(s) Accumulator
Material Fill Hose Vent Hose Dockside Hookup
Washdn Pump Condition Hot Water Heater Gallons
Locat Relief Valve Heather Type Shower/sump
Head Sink Head Type Vented Loop
Vented Three Way Valve Arrangement & Condition Marine Sanitation Device
Type Gallons Deck Service Fitting Bilge Pump Manual
Bilge Pump Electric Manual/Auto Discharge Galley Stove
Type Fuel Safety Harn. Attach Cooking Retain
Galley Sink Cabin Heaters CNG Propane
Fume Detector Refrigeration/Freezer Air Conditioner/Reverse Heat Cycle Carbon Monoxide Detector
TRAILER
Manufacturer Vehicle No. License No. GVW
Winch Wheels Support Brakes
Strapping Tilt I.D. Plate Reflectors
Lights Rollers Title Material
Plating Other - -
RIGGING
Rig Type Mast Spreaders Standing Rig
Type Terminals Turnbuckles Furl. Equipment Run. Rigging
Radar Reflector Winches Sails Canvas
Boom Topping Lift Mainsheet/Traveler Mast Step
Chainplates Inspection Aloft - -
INTERIOR & STRUCTURAL LAYOUT
Structural Members Fastenings Cabin Layout Ventilation
Cabin Materials Fit & Finish Upholstery General Condition
Bilge Cleanliness Keel Bolts - -
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PFD Life Preservers Throw Device First Aid Kit Flares
Expiration Date Life Raft Dinghy/Tender Outboard Motor
H.P. Mount EPIRB -
FIRE EQUIPMENT
Portable Extinguishers Size/Class Location Inspection Date
Fixed Automatic Type Systems Location Inspection Date Discharge Port
Placard - - -
Each item listed can have dozens of individual things to be checked before it can be deemed suitable for safe use, all of which must have been learned by your surveyor during his (hopefully extensive) past experience.