STANDARD
PRE-PURCHASE SURVEY
| Client:
Removed for privacy |
Date
of report: March 21st 2006 |
| Address:
Removed for privacy |
Our
file #: 06-25163 |
This inspection
was performed upon the request of the client listed above
on March 17th 2006 while the vessel was hauled at Driscoll
Boat Works, 2500 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California
and while afloat in (removed for privacy) Yacht Club, 2901
Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, California and (removed for
privacy) and his broker attended.
VESSEL
DESCRIPTION
| Builder:
Mariner (Japan) |
Reg.
#: Removed for privacy |
| Model/type:
Mariner 40/ ketch |
HIN:
Removed for privacy |
| Year:
1967 |
Engine
# & MFG.: (1) Perkins |
| Length:
40’ * |
Name:
Removed for privacy |
| Draft:
6’ * |
Hailing
Port: None |
| Beam:
11’ 5” * |
Weight:
33,000 lbs. (travel lift’s scale) |
| *
listing specifications |
Displacement:
24,000 lb. * |
HULL &
STRUCTURE
Keel &
bottom: Wood plank on wood frame construction, bronze rivet
fasteners, external “ferrous” (rusted) ballast
– unknown weight, green anti-fouling paint
Topsides
& transom: Wood plank on frame construction, bronze rivet
fasteners, transom stern, white with blue boot stripe
Decks
& superstructure: Plywood, fiberglass overlay, painted
nonskid particle deck surface – beige
Deck hardware:
Stainless steel bow rail, stainless steel stanchions, life
lines, hawes pipes, foredeck hatch, wood cap rails, wood grab
rails, two deck vents, two stern bits
Longitudinals/stringers:
Wood frames, 12” centers in saloon, steel athwartships
below water tank
Athwartships/bulkheads/frames:
Wood bulkheads
Layout/interior
components: Aft cockpit, side lazarettes, starboard companionway,
starboard aft quarter berth, engine below galley cabinet,
galley to port aft, navigation station forward of quarter
berth, dinette to port and bench seat to starboard, head to
port and V-berth forward
Bilge:
Holding minimal water
Comments:
The vessel was inspected while hauled and afloat. The hull
bottom was visually inspected and randomly sounded. The planks
are fair; the fasteners appear tight. The hull planks are
fastened to frames with bronze rivets, thus no fasteners were
removed. There is hard black marine growth at several seams,
particularly aft. The age of the anti-fouling paint is unknown;
it exhibits good coverage. The hull sides and transom were
visually inspected and randomly sounded while the vessel was
hauled and afloat. The paint in the plank seams is cracked
to port forward but not to starboard. The fashion plate on
the hull forward is separated from the hull. The dolphin striker
is pushed in to the hull at its connection point; it also
flexes. The transducer block exhibits physical damage and
the paint is missing. There is surface rust and corrosion
visible on the ballast portion of the keel. The hull sides
and transom are in satisfactory – good structural and
cosmetic condition. The registration sticker is from 2005.
It was reported that the vessel suffered damage from a grounding
six – seven years ago; repairs were reportedly performed
at Koehler Kraft Boat Yard. The repairs included repairs to
the rudder. The deck and superstructure were visually inspected
and randomly sounded. Overall, the deck and superstructure
appear satisfactory. There are numerous maladies with the
deck. The deck and cockpit are known weak points of this model,
with respect to deterioration. Audible differences were found
on the sides of the bow sprit, on the starboard side of the
deck at a smooth painted spot by the second stanchion (from
the bow), fiberglass is also cracked near this location, on
the center of a nonskid portion of the starboard deck adjacent
to the change in height of the cabin top. The fiberglass is
cracked on the port side near a stanchion. There is cracking
along the radius between the deck and the toe rail. The owner’s
representative stated that the fiberglass was installed last
year, thus the cracks have developed in a relatively short
period of time. The plywood decking is warped and delaminated
in many locations as visible from below. This condition is
visible on both sides of the cockpit and overhead in the V-berth.
There is a leak through the deck onto the chart table. The
client mentioned noticing leaks through chain plates, following
recent rain. There are stains, indicative of leaks in the
V-berth. The deck hardware including safety rails, mooring
devices and hatches was visually inspected and the hatches
were opened and closed. The deck hardware appears satisfactory.
The structural reinforcements were visually inspected, randomly
sounded and randomly probed. Overall, the structural reinforcements
are in satisfactory condition. There is a cracked frame in
the port lazarette near the waterline, a much smaller crack
lower and a split portion of a frame forward. There is a cracked
frame to starboard aft in the saloon bilge. There are cracked
frames to starboard forward of the water tank, one has been
“sistered”. Much of the frame work is not accessible
due to obstructions including tanks and ceilings installed
on the interior of the frames. There is corrosion on the interior
of the keel bolts. There is corrosion on steel reinforcements
visible beneath the water tank, where the bottom of the water
tank has been cut out. There is deterioration of the wood
below the refrigerator. The interior cabin spaces are clean,
neat and orderly. The vessel is in good cosmetic condition.
The bilge is holding minimal water. There are lead ingots
in the bilge forward of the water tank; the ballast is not
secure.
Summary: Satisfactory
MACHINE
SYSTEMS
Main engine:
Perkins, 4.107, 48 h.p. *
Engine
application: Diesel, inboard, 4-cylinders, freshwater cooled,
11-hours on meter
Serial
Number: 107U14021
Transmissions: Velvet Drive, tag not legible
External/peripherals:
Suitable application, satisfactory installation, plastic remote
coolant reservoir, propeller shaft brake
Engine
controls: Push/pull cables, single lever control
Exhaust
systems: Wet system, dry riser, water lift muffler, aft discharge
Propulsion
gear/shaft logs: 20 LH 13 ½ 3-blade bronze propeller,
1 1/8” (or metric equivalent) diameter stainless steel
propeller shaft, bronze packing gland, stern tube
Steering
system/rudder ports: Wood rudder hung on keel, worm gear style
mechanical system
Ventilation:
Blowers and natural
Through
hulls & components: Bronze through hulls, bronze ball
valves
Location
of through hulls as visible in travel lift slings: Port –
one aft, two forward of amidships, Starboard – transducer
forward of amidships, paddlewheel transducer amidships, two
aft
Seawater
systems: Reinforced hoses, single and double clamped connections
Bilge
pumps: One electric/automatic in saloon bilge, portable manual
pump
Comments:
The engine and transmission were visually inspected and the
vessel was operated from the boat yard to the yacht club.
This survey is not a mechanical survey; the benefits of a
mechanical survey were discussed with the client. The external
surfaces and peripheral components of the engine appear satisfactory.
There is light surface corrosion on the motor mounts. There
is a leak onto the exhaust manifold, from a water pressure
system hose connection above. The engine appeared to start
and run normally, the transmission shifted normally. The propeller
shaft is equipped with a shaft brake; its proper function
is beyond the scope of this survey. The exhaust system appears
properly arranged and installed. The propulsion components
including the propeller, propeller shaft and packing gland
were visually inspected. The propeller was percussion sounded
and the propeller shaft was observed while underway. The propeller
exhibits spots of corrosion, apparently at prior repairs.
The shaft gland is leaking water excessively. There is a shim
on the propeller shaft, below the propeller. The propeller
zinc anode is missing. I did not determine if the engine hour
meter is functional. The steering system was visually inspected
and test operated. The steering system appears satisfactory
– good. The through hulls and related components were
visually inspected and most valves were tested. The cockpit
drains’ through hull valves were seized and were not
tested. The seawater systems were visually inspected and most
components were tested. The galley sink drain hose is slipped
onto a PVC fitting, with no clamps. The head has no handle
on the wet/dry bowl valve. The electric bilge pump was energized
with its float switch; its proper function is beyond the scope
of this survey. The portable manual bilge pump was not tested.
Summary:
Satisfactory
TANKAGE
Fuel:
Stainless steel * tank below starboard bench seat, 60 gallon
capacity *
Fill &
vent: Flexible hoses
Feed &
return: Flexible hoses, three filters, electric fuel pump
Water:
Plastic tank in side original tank in saloon bilge, 34 gallon
capacity *
Holding:
Plastic tank below dinette
Comments:
The fuel system including the tank, fill, vent, feed and return
lines was visually inspected as installed. Where visible the
fuel system appears satisfactory. There is debris in the fuel
filter bowl. The fuel tank is installed in the bench seat
and is mostly inaccessible for inspection. The fuel level
gauge is reportedly inoperative. 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. The
original water tank leaked and has been partially cut out;
a smaller plastic tank has been installed inside the original
water tank. The water pressure system functioned normally.
Summary:
Satisfactory
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
AC system:
One 30A/125V inlet to port forward in cockpit, 110-volt system,
shore power cord
DC system:
Four 12V sealed batteries in aft saloon bilge, 12-volt system,
battery switch
Wiring:
Multi-strand wires (apparently)
Circuit
protection: Main AC circuit breaker on side of quarter berth,
branch DC breakers in several locations
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 of the
components were test operated. Overall, the electrical system
appears satisfactory. The electrical system is disbursed throughout
the vessel with a multitude of circuit breaker panels and
terminal boards in various locations. The condition of the
batteries is beyond the scope of this survey. There appears
to be AC & DC breakers on a small circuit panel on the
side of the quarter berth, for the instruments and the battery
charger. The paddlewheel transducer on the hull bottom is
orientated from side to side. The spreader lights are inoperative.
There is a loose battery in the starboard lazarette, apparently
serving the trolling motor. There is an unlabeled and exposed
circuit breaker in the starboard lazarette, possibly functioning
as a switch for charging the trolling motor battery. The batteries
are not well secured or fit with terminal protection. There
is no ground at the AC duplex outlets; several outlets are
two pronged outlets. The dome light in the saloon is inoperative.
Summary:
Satisfactory
SAFETY AND LIFE SAVING
Portable
fire extinguisher: CO2 unit tagged in 1998
Fixed
fire system: Halon unit – expired
Flotation
devices: Five type III
Horn/distress
flares: Canister air horn, flares aboard (expired)
Navigational/anchor
lights: Separate side lights, stern light, masthead/steaming,
all around/anchor
Anchor
& ground tackle: 22 lb. Danforth style primary anchor,
folding anchor and short chain in water tank
Other
equipment: Rescue sling, radar reflector, EPIRB (expired battery),
emergency tiller handle
Comments:
Safety equipment for fire fighting protection appears satisfactory
however the extinguishers have not been inspected or tagged
per N.F.P.A. regulations. Flotation devices are minimal. I
did not test the canister air horn. Distress signal flares
are aboard however their expiration dates have passed. The
navigational lights and anchor light are properly arranged
and installed. I could not determine if the anchor light was
functional. The EPIRB is antiquated and its battery is expired.
I did not attempt to test fit the emergency tiller handle.
Summary:
Satisfactory
LP
GAS SYSTEMS
Tanks:
One tank to port forward in cockpit
Devices:
Reducing regulator, pressure gauge, electric solenoid valve,
galley range
Comments:
The propane system including the tank, tank locker devices
and galley range was visually inspected and the galley range
and electric solenoid valve were tested. Overall, the installation
of the propane system appears satisfactory. The vessel is
not equipped with a propane or carbon monoxide alarm.
Summary:
Satisfactory
SAILING
SYSTEMS
Mast &
rig type: Wooden keel stepped mast, apparently Sitka spruce,
box spar, wood booms, wood spreaders, deck stepped mizzen,
ketch rig
Standing
rigging: Multi-strand stainless steel wires, swage end fittings,
forestay, inner forestay, two lower and one upper shroud per
side, split backstay, stay between masts, mizzen has two lower
and one upper shroud per side, running backstay
Hardware:
Hood Sea Furl II roller furling head sail assembly, spinnaker
gear (no pole), winches: two Lewmar 8, Lewmar 10, two Lewmar
40, one Barient 21, two Lewmar 43 2-speed
Sails:
Roller furling head sail, main, mizzen, one sail in bag
Comments:
The mast and associated rigging was visually inspected from
the deck level only. This survey is not a rigging survey;
please consult with a qualified rigger for greater detail
as to the condition of the sailing system. The sailing system
components do not appear to be original; the age of the standing
rigging is unknown. The original turnbuckles are apparently
stored below the starboard lazarette. The age and condition
of the sails is beyond the scope of this survey. The sails
were not opened and inspected. The bobstay is not seized to
the dolphin striker. The fitting on the end of the bow sprit
appears to have moved slightly aft. The whisker stays have
no pins in their turnbuckles. The deck cover plates for the
chain plates are not installed. The vessel was not taken on
a sea trial and sailed during our survey.
Summary:
Satisfactory
ACCESSORIES
Navigational
& operational electronics: Navico WP4000 autopilot, Garmin
GPS 45 handheld, Garmin GPS MAP 215, Standard Eclipse VHF,
Horizon wind instrument, Horizon depth digital fathometer
General
equipment: Bow sprit with pulpit, manual windlass, Sampson
post, spreader lights, icebox, various canvas covers, engine
instrument include tachometer with hour meter, oil pressure
and temperature, Kelvin white compass, extensive spare line
inventory, Minkota electric trolling motor, plastic boarding
ladder, Statpower True Charge 20-battery charger, bean bag
chair, beer keg water heater, Racor fuel/water separator filter
with vacuum gauge, internal sea strainers, shaft brake, DC
voltmeter, DC refrigeration, Holiday 3-burner LP gas range,
water pressure pump with accumulator pump, galley sink, dinette,
dehumidifier, manual waste discharge pump, Jensen JSM96 CD/stereo,
Panasonic TV/VCR, wood burning stove, ship’s clock and
barometer, cabin fan, manual head, waste “Y” valve,
shower sump pump and collector, fuel level gauge
SUMMARY
The vessel
is a wooden ketch manufactured in Japan and equipped with
a diesel inboard engine. The current owner was not available
during the survey; his representative stated that he has owned
it for ten years. It was reported that the engine was rebuilt
by Admiralty Marine Service. The hull sides were reportedly
painted four years ago at Shelter Island Boat Yard. The vessel
appears basically structurally and mechanically sound. The
vessel appears actively maintained and seems suitable for
its intended purpose as a near coastal cruising vessel and
potentially as an offshore cruising vessel.
Overall
Summary: Satisfactory
VALUES
ACTUAL
CASH VALUE |
NEW
REPLACEMENT VALUE |
INVESTMENT |
$60,000 |
$350,000 |
N/A |
The actual cash value above is the high end of the range of
values 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. Address
the areas which exhibited soft reports when percussion tested,
as listed under hull and structure comments above.
2. Address the delaminated and warped plywood sub-decking
as necessary; areas where this condition was seen include
the cockpit and forward cabin.
3. Repair the cracks in the fiberglass deck cover.
4. Provide and install sister frames by all cracked frames,
including to port in the lazarette, forward and aft of the
water tank to starboard.
5. Properly address the deterioration of the wood below the
refrigerator, replace deteriorated wood and service to eliminate
the cause.
6. Clean the corrosion from the keel and the keel bolts, inspect,
address appropriately.
7. Service to eliminate leaks through the deck, including
the leak onto the navigation station and leaks reported through
the chain plates.
8. Provide and install a sacrificial zinc anode for the propeller.
9. Service to eliminate the excessive water leakage at the
propeller shaft packing gland.
10. Service to eliminate the freshwater pressure system leak
onto the engine’s exhaust manifold.
11. Properly secure the hose to the galley sink drain; comply
with applicable A.B.Y.C. recommendations.
12. Free-up and prove all through hull valves properly functional.
The cockpit drain through hull valves were seized.
13. Either cover and secure the trolling motor’s battery
or remove the battery from the starboard lazarette.
14. Properly secure the primary batteries and provide terminal
protection to prevent accidental short circuiting.
15. Upgrade the AC electrical system to comply with applicable
A.B.Y.C. recommendations, including providing a ground and
three pronged outlets.
16. Upgrade the electrical distribution system and over current
protection system to comply with A.B.Y.C. recommendations,
do not combine AC and DC circuit breakers on one panel and
assure that the backs of all AC components are covered to
prevent accidental short circuiting and to eliminate the shock
hazard.
17. Clean the fuel in the fuel filter bowl and tank as necessary.
18. I strongly encourage the installation of a propane alarm
and a carbon monoxide alarm.
19. Seize the bobstay to the dolphin striker.
20. Provide and install pins in the whisker stay’s turnbuckles.
21. Certify the fixed and portable fire extinguishers per
N.F.P.A. recommendations.
22. Upgrade the flotation devices so that suitable flotation
devices, for the intended area of usage and for each passenger
are stored in an easily accessible location.
23. Provide U.S.C.G. required, approved and current distress
signal flares.
24. Replace the battery in the EPIRB and consider upgrading
the EPIRB.
25. Re-secure the fashion plate to port forward on the hull
side.
NOTES
1. Provide
and install current registration sticker.
2. Upon repainting of the vessel, address the seams which
currently exhibit hard black growth to prevent the repetition
of this condition.
3. Repaint the transducer block to prevent worm damage.
4. Monitor the plank seams to port forward, which appear to
be working (cracked paint) and address appropriately.
5. Address the dolphin striker, which is flexing and seems
to have pulled into the hull.
6. Properly secure the lead ingot ballast.
7. Clean stains indicative of leaks through the deck to allow
detection of any future leaks.
8. Assure the head is properly functional, service as necessary.
9. Monitor the propeller, which has small spots of corrosion,
repair/replace as necessary.
10. Properly orientate the paddlewheel transducer.
11. Service and prove the spreader lights properly functional.
12. Modify the circuit breaker in the starboard lazarette
to comply with applicable A.B.Y.C. recommendations.
13. Service and prove the dome light in the saloon properly
functional.
14. Service and prove the fuel level gauge functional if/as
desired.
15. The capacity of the water tank is extremely limited, upgrade
as desired.
16. Monitor the end fitting on the bow sprit, which exhibits
minor movement; address appropriately.
17. Install the shrouds’ chain plates’ deck plates
and seal these penetrations.
18. Determine how the emergency tiller handle functions and
consider a test of the emergency tiller handle and system.
19. Assure that the anchor light is properly functional, 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.
Christian & Company, Marine Surveyors, Inc.
_______________________________
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By: Mr. Kells Christian, Surveyor Date
