STANDARD
SURVEY
Prepurchase
Client:
Removed for privacy
Date of report: April 9th 2007
Our file #: 07-25606
This
inspection was performed upon the request of the client listed
above on April 5th 2007 while the vessel was hauled. The current
owner and the broker attended.
VESSEL
DESCRIPTION
Builder:
Baha Cruisers
Model/type: Baha King Cat
Year: 1998 (model year)
Length: 34’ *
Draft: 3’ *
Beam: 11’ 9” *
Weight: 19,000 lbs. (travel lift’s scale)
* listing specifications Displacement: 12,500 lbs.
Hailing Port: San Diego, CA
Doc. #: Removed for privacy
Name: Removed for privacy
HIN: Removed for privacy
Engine # & MFG.: (2) Yanmar
HULL & STRUCTURE
Keel
& bottom: Molded fiberglass construction, unknown core
– reportedly solid single skin, catamaran
Topsides
& transom: Molded fiberglass construction, unknown core
– reportedly solid single skin, white
Decks
& superstructure: Molded fiberglass construction, unknown
core, white with red, gray and black pin stripes
Deck hardware:
Bow rail, cleats, foredeck hatch
Longitudinals/stringers:
Fiberglass engine bearers
Athwartships/bulkheads/frames:
Plywood bulkheads
Layout/interior
components: Catamaran with cockpit aft, engines under raised
cockpit deck hatches, helm to starboard forward with bench
seat aft, door to cabin to port, berths on either side, head
to port forward, galley to starboard forward.
Bilge:
Holding moderate water
Comments:
The vessel was inspected while hauled and afloat. The hull
bottom was visually inspected and randomly sounded. The hull
bottom is in good structural condition. The age of the anti-fouling
paint is unknown. There is localized bottom paint failure.
There are dings of approximately 1” diameter on both
hulls’ leading edges. There are scrapes to the gelcoat
on both hulls forward and outboard. This damage was reportedly
caused by the trailer which transported the vessel from New
Jersey to California. The hull sides and transom were visually
inspected and randomly sounded as possible while the vessel
was hauled. The hull sides and transom are in good structural
condition. There are small dings about the port hull forward.
There is a ding in the starboard transom corner. There is
impact damage on the port corner of the swim platform. The
platform’s lower set screws (3 & 4) are not well
secured and a fastener is missing from the starboard inboard
platform support at the transom. The deck and superstructure
were visually inspected and randomly sounded. The deck and
superstructure are in good structural condition. There are
stress cracks on the foredeck at the radius between the deck
and the superstructure. There is no hailing port displayed
on the vessel. The documentation number is not displayed on
the vessel. The cockpit deck hatch’s caulking is failing
and leaks through the port aft hatch are visible. There are
a few cracks visible in the superstructure including by the
starboard vent fitting, by the VHF radio (where a repair was
also performed previously) and by the port cockpit speaker.
There is a minor amount of water in the locker below the lower
helm console. The deck hardware including safety rails, mooring
devices and hatches was visually inspected and most hatches
were opened and closed. The deck hardware is in good condition.
The port engine hatch hinge is missing fasteners. The bait
tank is cracked and leaking water. The port aft and starboard
forward deck hatches have no handles. The starboard grab rail
mounted on the hard top is bent. The structural reinforcements
including the engine bearers, longitudinal stringers and bulkheads
were visually inspected and randomly sounded. There is minor
deterioration at the bulkhead just forward of the batteries.
Overall the structural reinforcements are in “as-built”
condition. The interior cabin spaces are neat and orderly.
There are numerous stains on the interior of the vessel including
in both cabins. The stains in the cabin are indicative of
leaks into the vessel. There is brown “staining”
on some of the upholstery, but not all. The significance and
cause of this “staining” is beyond the scope of
this survey and this limitation was discussed with the client.
The vessel was once registered in Florida, the current owner
purchased the vessel in New Jersey before transporting it
to San Diego. The bilge is holding moderate water, the bilge
pumps cycled repeatedly during the survey and sea trial.
Summary:
Satisfactory – Good
MACHINE SYSTEMS
Main engines:
Two Yanmar, model 4LH-STE, 169 KW @ 3300 rpms
Engine
application: Diesel inboard, 4-cylinders, freshwater cooled,
turbocharged, after cooled, 283 & 280 per the hour meters
Serial
Numbers: S – 51389, P – 51392
Transmissions:
Velvet Drive model 20-01-R04, Port serial number A1211, starboard
tag not accessible
External/peripherals:
Suitable application, satisfactory installation, plastic remote
coolant reservoirs
Engine
controls: Push/pull cables, dual lever controls, tower and
lower stations
Exhaust systems: Wet system, flexible hoses, transom discharges
at the waterline
Propulsion
gear/shaft logs: Dripless shaft seals, 18 x 22 3-blade bronze
counter rotating propellers, one bronze strut per shaft, 1
½” diameter stainless steel propeller shafts
Steering
system/rudder ports: Seastar hydraulic system, bronze packing
glands, bronze rudders, tower and lower stations
Ventilation:
Natural
Generators:
None
Through
hulls & components: Bronze through hulls (apparently),
Marelon ball valves
Location
of through hulls as visible in travel lift slings: Port –
one aft with external screen, one aft of amidships with external
screen, one aft of amidships, transducer aft of amidships,
dynaplate aft of amidships, Starboard – one aft of amidships
with external screen, two transducers and one aft of amidships
Seawater
systems: Reinforced hoses, single and double clamped connections
Bilge
pumps: Two Rule 1100 submersible electric/automatic forward
of each engine, two Rule 1100 submersible electric/automatic
aft in both hulls, two Rule 1000 electric/automatic submersible
in cabin
Comments:
The engines and transmissions were visually inspected and
the vessel was taken on a sea trial during the survey. This
survey is not a mechanical survey; the benefits of a mechanical
survey were discussed with the client. Please refer to the
mechanical survey report, if performed, for greater detail
as to the condition of the machine systems. The external surfaces
and peripheral components of the engines and transmissions
appear satisfactory. The engines were started cold and started
quickly. With the vessel loaded with people, wide-open throttle
was approximately 3550 rpms and top speed was 20-knots. At
slightly lesser load, the engine rpms reached 3750 and 3500
with the top speed of 21.3-knots. The vessel operated at 3200-rpms
with 16-knots with a full load and 17-knots with a lesser
load. The designed top end rpm is 3300-rpms. The smoke opacity
appears normal. The transmission controls are stiff. The port
throttle cable has its inner cable exposed at the engine end.
The exhaust system was visually inspected and appears satisfactory.
There is a leak at the port engine’s exhaust hose to
metal tube connection. There is corrosion on the metal tube
and stains below the leak. The engines are not equipped with
internal sea strainers. The propulsion components including
the propellers, propeller shafts, struts and shaft seals were
visually inspected as installed. The propulsion components
are in good condition. The shaft seals are covered with metal
guards, and are very difficult to inspect. There is water
accumulated about the port shaft seal, possible indicative
of a leak. The steering system was visually inspected and
test operated. The steering is extremely stiff at the tower.
The port rudder exhibits pitting near the top of the blade,
the rudders are misaligned and the port rudder exhibits excessive
play. There are small spots of corrosion on the struts. There
are “grind marks” on the starboard strut and at
least one on the starboard propeller. The through hulls and
related components were visually inspected as possible. The
external screens prevented inspection of the through hulls,
which are covered. The bait and wash down intake through hull
exhibits corrosion on the interior of the hull. I could not
move the head intake or bait/wash down through hull valves.
The seawater systems were visually inspected and test operated.
The raw water wash down system is leaking into the bilge.
The seawater systems appear properly arranged and installed.
The head valve “wet bowl/dry bowl” is loose and
leaking. The bilge pumps were energized with their float switches
and all are functioning normally.
Summary:
Satisfactory – Good
TANKAGE
Fuel:
Two 108-gallon aluminum tanks in aft bilge
Fill &
vent: Flexible hoses, mostly inaccessible
Feed &
return: Flexible hoses, Racor fuel/water separator filters
Water:
Starboard – not seen, 47-gallon capacity *
Holding:
Port – not seen, 30-gallon capacity *
Comments:
The fuel system including the tanks, fill, vent, feed and
return lines was visually inspected as possible. Where visible
the fuel tanks are in satisfactory condition. The condition
and age of the fuel (and water) and the integrity of the tanks
(fuel, water and holding) is beyond the scope of this survey.
Please consider filling all tanks for a simple, practical
test of their integrity. It is difficult to see through the
Racor bowls, there is paint on the bowls and their location
is difficult to access and there may be sediment in the fuel.
The water pressure system functioned normally. The water and
holding tank are apparently below the berths. The covers are
fastened down are were not removed for inspection.
Summary:
Satisfactory – Good
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
AC system:
One 30A/125V inlet to starboard, shore power cord, 110/120-volt
system
DC system:
Three 12V wet cell batteries forward of port engine, 12-volt
system
Wiring:
Two battery switches by batteries
Circuit
protection: Fuses by batteries, G.F.C.I. outlet, main distribution
panel to starboard in cabin with main AC & DC circuit
breakers and branch AC & DC circuit breakers
Comments:
The electrical system including the shore power cord, shore
power inlet, batteries, wiring, circuitry components and circuit
protection equipment was visually inspected and most components
were test operated. Overall, the electrical system appears
satisfactory but there are numerous deficiencies, which the
current owner could not explain. The shore power inlet is
loose. The GPS antenna is cracked. Only one of the trim tabs
is functional. The display on the VHF radio is “foggy”.
The spotlight is inoperative. The stereo is inoperative. The
light at the lower helm station is inoperative. There are
unlabeled fuses forward of the batteries. The cabin lights
are inoperative. There is no latch on the refrigerator. A
toggle switch in the head has no known function. One of the
stove’s burner is inoperative. The inverter is apparently
inoperative. The condition of the batteries is beyond the
scope of this survey.
Summary:
Satisfactory
SAFETY AND LIFE SAVING
Portable
fire extinguishers: Dry chemical by helm – 2005, two
dry chemical units in cabin – 2005
Fixed
fire system: None
Flotation
devices: Life ring, five type II adult, one type III child
Horn/distress
flares: Electric horn, current flares aboard
Navigational/anchor
lights: Separate side lights, all around light
Anchor
& ground tackle: 13 lb. Hooker with chain and line rode,
grappling hook style with rode
Other
equipment: 406 MHz EPIRB with current battery and hydrostatic
release CO alarm
Comments:
Fire protection for fire fighting protection is satisfactory.
Flotation devices appear satisfactory. The electric horn is
functional. Current distress signal flares are aboard. The
navigational and anchor lights are properly arranged and installed
and the all around light is inoperative. The ground tackle
including the anchors and rode was visually inspected and
appears marginal. The vessel is not equipped with a windlass.
The lower compass is dry. The EPIRB has a current battery.
The carbon monoxide alarm sounded when its test button was
pushed.
Summary: Satisfactory
ACCESSORIES
Navigational
& operational electronics: Tower – Robertson APII
autopilot, Ritchie compass, Lower – Garmin 3010C GPS
map, Robertson APII autopilot, Raytheon ST60 depth, ICOM IC-M127
VHF, Ritchie compass not installed, ICOM IC-M45 VHF, Furuno
FCV-582L color LCD sounder
General
equipment: Fiberglass swim platform with boarding ladder,
transom grab rail, raw water wash down, bait pump, three windshield
wipers, cockpit floodlights, tuna tower with helm, seat and
sunshade, single spreader outriggers, trim tabs, tower stereo
remote, engine instrumentation includes two tachometers, two
volts, two oil and two temperature, two fuel level gauges,
remote controlled spotlight, cockpit bench seat, pedestal
helm chair, back to back passenger chairs, Sony XR-CA350X
stereo battery isolator, manual waste discharge pump, rocket
launcher rod holders, Guest 2632 battery charger, Force 1500
inverter, manual head, head sink, Welbilt microwave oven,
2-burner electric stove, AC & DC voltmeter, Norcold DE-351D
refrigerator, galley sink, Sony CDX-606 CD changer
SUMMARY
The vessel
is a fiberglass motor vessel equipped with two diesel engines.
The vessel is apparently manufactured in Mayo, Florida and
was once registered in Florida. The current owner purchased
the vessel approximately one year ago in New Jersey and he
had it shipped to San Diego on a truck. The current owner
disclosed that the autopilot is not properly functional and
a fish finder is not installed. The current owner disclosed
no other significant defect with the vessel or any knowledge
of any significant events, such as submersions, collisions,
fires etc… The vessel is basically structurally and
mechanically sound and suitable for its intended use as a
coastal cruising and fishing vessel.
Overall
Summary: Satisfactory – Good
VALUES
ACTUAL
CASH VALUE - $90,000
NEW
REPLACEMENT - $250,000
VALUE
INVESTMENT - 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. 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.
Standard
Form Key: All systems are rated based upon their appearance,
ratings include: Not examined, Not applicable, Faulty, Marginal,
Satisfactory, Good, Excellent.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Service
and prove the lower compass properly functional or replace
the compass.
2. Service and prove the all around light (anchor and navigation)
properly functional.
3. Display the hailing port and the documentation number per
federal regulations.
4. Repair the bait tank to eliminate the leak.
5. Re-caulk the deck hatches to prevent water from leaking
into the bilge from the deck.
6. Eliminate the minor deterioration at the bulkhead forward
of the batteries.
7. Reinstall the fastener missing from the starboard inboard
swim platform connection to the transom.
8. Secure the shore power inlet.
9. Prove the cabin lights and the light at the lower helm
properly functional.
10. Service to eliminate the leak at the port engine’s
exhaust hose connection, address corrosion and clean stains
to allow detection of any future leaks.
11. Consider installing internal sea strainers for the engines.
12. Replace the port engine’s throttle cable if/as necessary
as a result of the exposed wire at the engine end of the cable.
13. Service to eliminate the leaks from the raw water wash
down system.
14. Modify the propellers or otherwise address the apparent
rpm condition on both engines, assure the engines turn to
their designed wide-open throttle.
15. Service the transmission controls as they are stiff.
16. Service the steering system and prove it properly functional
at both stations.
17. Determine if the shaft seals are leaking and address appropriately.
18. Service the steering system including aligning the rudders,
eliminating the play in the port rudder and addressing the
pitting on the port rudder as necessary.
19. Modify as necessary to allow the fuel filter sight bowls
to be visible, clean the fuel filter bowls and fuel as necessary.
20. Free-up and prove the bait/wash down and head intake through
hull valves properly functional or replace the valves.
21. Inspect the through hulls, particularly the bait/wash
down through for corrosion and replace if/as necessary.
22. Service and prove the inoperative trim tab properly functional.
NOTES
1. Service
and prove the head properly functional, the wet/dry bowl valve
is loose and leaking.
2. Provide galvanic corrosion protection for the struts.
3. Repair the minor dings on the leading edges of both hulls
and the scrapes to the gelcoat forward on both hulls.
4. Repair the localized bottom paint failure as necessary.
5. Repair the minor damage about the exterior of the vessel
including the port swim platform corner cracks, small dings
on the port forward hull and the ding in the starboard transom
corner as desired.
6. Provide and install lifting handles for the port aft and
starboard forward cockpit deck hatches.
7. Provide and install missing fasteners for the port engine
hatch hinge.
8. Repair the cracks about the superstructure including by
the starboard vent fitting, by the VHF radio and by the port
cockpit speaker.
9. Monitor the stress cracks in the radius between the foredeck
and the cabin and repair if/as necessary.
10. Eliminate the water accumulated in the locker below the
console.
11. Repair the cracked GPS antenna or replace as necessary.
12. Service the VHF radio which has a “foggy”
display as desired.
13. Service and prove the spotlight properly functional.
14. Service and prove the stereo and CD properly functional.
15. Label the unlabeled fuses forward of the batteries.
16. Provide and install a latch on the refrigerator.
17. Service and prove the inoperative burner on the stove
properly functional.
18. Service and prove the inverter properly functional.
19. Clean the stains from the upholstery on the interior of
the vessel in the main saloon and in both cabins, service
to eliminate the cause of these stains particularly with respect
to leaks through the deck.
20. The following components were not tested or operated:
flybridge stereo remote control, flybridge electronics, manual
waste pump, below berths, toggle switch in head.
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.
Christian & Company, Marine Surveyors, Inc.
________________________________
By: Mr. Kells Christian, Surveyor
