C
& V SURVEY
| Client:
Removed for privacy |
Date
of report: March 20th 2006 |
| Address:
Removed for privacy |
Date
of inspection: March 16th 2006 |
| Location:
Baja Nava -- lAv. De la Marina 10, |
Our
file #: 06 - 25160 |
| Ensenada
22800 BC, MX |
|
VESSEL DESCRIPTION
| Builder:
Viking |
Documentation
#: Removed for privacy |
| Model/type:
Sportfisherman |
Engine/MFG:
(2) Detroit Diesel 225 h.p. |
| Year:
1976 |
Port
Model: 1043-7303 (4-71) |
| Length:
40’ 4” * |
Serial
numbers: P – 4A273417 S – Not visible |
| Draft:
3’ 6” * |
Name:
Removed for privacy |
| Beam:
14’ 6” * |
HIN:
Removed for privacy |
| Hailing
Port: Removed for privacy |
Type
of instal. : Diesel, inboard, turbo-charged,4-cylinders,
freshwater cooled |
| |
Generator:
Portable gasoline Coleman 5500 |
The
vessel was inspected while hauled. Hull construction material
is molded fiberglass. Deck is constructed of molded fiberglass
and above deck structures are constructed of molded fiberglass.
Coring is unknown. Bulkheads are constructed of plywood. Overall
condition of the hull structure appears satisfactory. Exterior
rails and hardware appear satisfactory. Cosmetic condition of
vessel appears marginal externally and faulty internally. Vessel’s
external colors are white. Below waterline through hull fittings
appear satisfactory. The vessel is equipped with one manual and
four electric/automatic bilge pumps that appear satisfactory and
the bilge is dirty and oily. The ventilation system consists of
natural ventilation and appears satisfactory. General housekeeping
appears faulty.
Summary: Satisfactory
MACHINE
SYSTEMS
Engines’
external surfaces appear marginal and exhibit soot and oil leaks.
Engine hour meter was not seen. Motor mounts appear satisfactory
with some corrosion. Cooling systems appear satisfactory. Fuel
systems and components appear satisfactory. Exhaust systems and
components appear marginal. Electrical systems and components
appear satisfactory – marginal. Engine control systems appear
satisfactory and shaft logs appear satisfactory. Steering control
systems appear satisfactory and rudder ports appear satisfactory.
Propulsion components appear satisfactory. Waste systems and components
appear satisfactory. General service seawater systems appear satisfactory.
Summary: Marginal – Satisfactory
FUEL SYSTEM
There
is an unknown capacity in two tanks, located in bilge forward
and aft of engines. Fuel tank surfaces, where visible, appear
satisfactory and the securing mechanism appears satisfactory.
The fuel fill, vent, feed and return lines and components appear
satisfactory.
Summary: Satisfactory
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
The
AC shore cords, inlets and connections appear satisfactory. The
AC wiring and outlets appear satisfactory. The AC main feeds are
protected with circuit breakers. Battery arrangement appears satisfactory.
Batteries are not equipped with a disconnect switch. DC wiring
appears marginal. Circuit protection for the AC and DC branch
system appears satisfactory. Wire terminations and connections
appear marginal. Wire organization and arrangement appears marginal.
Summary: Marginal – Satisfactory
SAFETY AND LIFE SAVING
Vessel
has a CO2 and two dry chemical portable fire extinguishers tagged
in 3/04. Vessel has a fixed fire suppression system with expired
certification. The safety components include: ten PFDs and one
throwable PFD; distress flares with expired certification; one
anchor with chain and line rode that appears satisfactory. Navigational
and anchor lights appear satisfactory – marginal.
Summary: Marginal – Satisfactory
LP
GAS SYSTEMS
Vessel
is equipped with LP gas that fuels the galley range. Tanks external
appearance were not seen.
Summary:
N/A
DOCKING
The
vessel was inspected at its normal slip location.
Summary:
N/A
ELECTRONICS,
TENDER(S), ACCESSORIES
Accessories
include: Tuna tubes, flybridge bimini top, Lowrance Global Nav
II GPS, Airguide compass, Lowrance X70 bottomscope, flybridge
engine instruments include 2-digital tachometers, 2-volts, 2-water
temp. and 2-oil pressure, 2-fuel level gauges, stereo, Raytheon
R21 raster scan radar, Horizon Eclipse+ VHF, 2-pedestal chairs,
outriggers, radar arch, bait tank, Sea Wolf electric windlass,
anchor plank and roller, small davit with manual winch, tender
chocks on foredeck, fighting chair, Colman cooler, 2-aluminum
water tanks, 2-30A/125V shore power inlets, shore power cord,
water pressure inlet, cockpit water spigot, 2-Murphy switches
by engines, Coleman 5500 portable gasoline generator, water pressure
pump with accumulator tank, Humminbird CVR1000 bottom scope, 2-AC
voltmeters, AC source selector switch, CruisAir air-conditioner,
AIWA CDC-X207 CD/stereo, Lewco 1240 ACD battery charger, lower
helm engine instruments include 2-digital tachometers, 2-oil psi.,
2-water temperature and 2-volts. Raytheon Ray 55 VHF, Magic Chef
LP range, GE microwave oven, double stainless steel sink, Philips
refrigerator, electric head, shower enclosure, diesel fuel and
hot water heating system, Tank Tender tank level indicator
SUMMARY
The
vessel is a fiberglass sportfisherman equipped with two diesel
inboard engines. The vessel was used as a charter fishing vessel
in (removed for privacy). The vessel appears to have been heavily
used and the maintenance has been deferred. The vessel is in rough
overall cosmetic, mechanical and electrical condition. While the
vessel may be functional it does not appear to be safe for use
as a sportfishing vessel in its current condition. Upon completion
of the recommendations the vessel should be so suited.
Overall Summary: Satisfactory – Marginal
VALUES
ACTUAL
CASH VALUE |
NEW
REPLACEMENT VALUE |
INVESTMENT |
$70,000 |
$550,000 |
N/A |
The actual cash value is the value that our research approximates
the selling price of this vessel should be, at the time and place
of our inspection. The actual cash value is best determined by
a thorough market search to determine what vessels are available
on the market, followed by negotiations between the interested
parties. Consideration is given to vessel’s condition, geographic
location, published listings and guides, comparable sales and
listings, and market conditions. The new replacement value is
the cost of this or a similar, new vessel, comparably equipped.
The investment is the reported investment including purchase price
and significant upgrades. No values include maintenance costs,
storage or tax.
C
& V Form Key: All systems are rated based upon their appearance,
ratings include: Not examined, Not applicable, Faulty, Marginal,
Satisfactory, Good, Excellent.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Both
propeller shafts are in contact with the shaft tubes. The vessel
was inspected while hauled, the shape may change when launched.
Align the engines or otherwise modify as necessary to eliminate
the contact and repair any damage.
2. Either repair the blisters on the hull bottom or monitor
and repair as necessary. The hull bottom was dry and thus the
visibility of blisters was limited. There are several dozen
blisters per side over 2” in diameter; some are over 3”
in diameter. I suggest repairing blisters over 2” in diameter
as a matter of maintenance.
3. The port navigational light’s lens is faded, replace
it.
4. Replace the cracked and deteriorated life ring.
5. Provide and install hose clamps at the starboard exhaust
hose connection to the transom, no hose clamps are currently
installed.
6. The raw water pressure hose connection to the starboard transom
interior is loose, properly make this connection.
7. All plumbing and related components were not traced, tested
or inspected. Trace and inspect and service all plumbing components
including seawater, freshwater, fuel and exhaust.
8. The steering reservoir was low on fluid and has no pressure
gauge. Refill the reservoir and provide a pressure gauge if/as
suggested by the manufacturer.
9. The aft bilge pump’s float switch is secured with one
screw, provide and install a second screw to properly secure
the float switch.
10. Provide and install a suitable cap or threaded plug for
the generator’s through hull. The generator has been removed
from the lazarette.
11. The bronze propeller shaft packing glands are not fully
inserted into the pedro hoses (flexible hose couplers), fully
insert them and properly secure them.
12. Clean the excessive soot and oil from the engine room, service
to eliminate any exhaust and oil leaks.
13. Service to eliminate the cause of the wood deterioration
above the starboard turbocharger, repair the damage as necessary.
14. Service to eliminate the cause of the metal corrosion outboard
and aft of the starboard engine, clean corroded metal, service
or replace as necessary.
15. I strongly encourage upgrading the wiring on the vessel,
particularly in the engine room and below the flybridge console.
The wiring should be better organized and secured. Dead ended
wires should either be removed or they should be proved de-energized.
16. As a portable gasoline generator is aboard the vessel either
do not use this component aboard the vessel or exercise extreme
caution with respect to hazards such as gasoline spills, gasoline
fumes, carbon monoxide and upset or movement of the generator
itself.
17. Reinstall the loose furniture in the saloon.
18. Provide and install a suitable cover for the exposed electrical
box to starboard forward in the engine room.
19. Replace the raw water supply hose to the air-conditioner
in the starboard forward engine room. The hose is cracked near
the through hull.
20. The vessel has a propane stove but I did not see the propane
bottles. If propane is aboard the vessel assure installation
is in compliance with applicable A.B.Y.C. and N.F.P.A. recommendations.
21. Remove the unused battery on the galley sole.
22. Replace the black hose, which has its reinforcement wire
penetrating its outer laminate just aft of the forward bilge
pump.
23. Remove the corrosion from the windlass solenoid and electrical
components in the anchor rode locker, service or replace components
as necessary.
24. Certify the fixed and portable fire extinguishers per N.F.P.A.
recommendations.
25. Provide current distress signal flares.
26. Assure the vessel is either registered or documented and
display the proper identification.
NOTES
1. The port
propeller shaft is secured with two nuts, the starboard propeller
shaft is secured with one nut, modify the starboard propeller
shaft to comply with applicable A.B.Y.C recommendations and
industry standards.
2. There are numerous unused hoses in the vessel, including
in the lazarette. Assure the hoses are not open to the seawater
and present no hazard to the vessel or remove the hoses.
3. The lower steering station has been removed.
4. The engines, transmissions and their related gauges and controls
were not tested. No sea trial was performed.
5. The pressed wood countertop in the head is deteriorated,
replace and clean below.
6. The galley sole appears “buckled” address as
necessary.
7. The steering shelf exhibits deterioration address appropriately.
8. The small longitudinal member between the stringers, aft
in the lazarette, exhibit deterioration address appropriately.
This
survey sets forth the condition of the vessel and components,
as specifically stated only, at the time of inspection and represents
the surveyor’s honest and unbiased opinion. The submitting
of this report should not be construed as a warranty or guaranty
of the condition of the vessel, nor does it create any liability
on the part of Christian & Company or the individual surveyor.
No part of the vessel was disassembled or removed and no assumptions
should be made as to the condition of concealed components. Specifics
were obtained from sources available at the time of inspection
and are believed correct, but are not guaranteed to be accurate.
This inspection was performed for the expressed purpose of obtaining
insurance, and should provide the information necessary for underwriting
purposes, if any additional information is required, please contact
the undersigned. This survey report is not intended for use as
a “buyer’s survey”.
Christian & Company, Marine Surveyors, Inc.
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By: Mr. Kells Christian, Surveyor Date