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Aidan Tuckett B.Sc.(Hons) 1 of 20 APR092401 Aidan Tuckett B.Sc.(Hons). MARINE SURVEYOR Accredited Member of the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association REPORT OF A CONDITION SURVEY CARRIED OUT ON THE VESSEL: “Pxxxxxxxxxx” ! BRIGHTON MARINE SURVEYS 12, Buxton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DE, EAST SUSSEX (01273) 563627 [email protected] 07765 35 2364 2 of 20 APR092401 CONTENTS. A. General notes Scope Limitations Conditions B. Summary Summary Recommendations C. Vessel data D. Hull, Deck and Structure. D1. Keel. D2. Hull below Waterline. D3. Topsides above Waterline including Rubbing Strake etc. D4. Deck Moulding. D5. Coachroof. D6. Cockpit. D7. Hull/Deck Join. D8. Bulkheads and Structural Stiffening including Internal Mouldings. E. Steering, Stern Gear, and Skin Fittings etc. E1. Rudder and Steering. E2. Stern Gear. E3. Cathodic Protection. E4. Skin Fittings and other through Hull Apertures. F. Deck structures. F1. Main Companionway and other Accesses to Accommodation. F2. Ports Windows etc. F3. Pulpit, Stanchions, Pushpit, Lifelines and Jackstays. F4. Rigging Attachment Points. F5. Ground Tackle and Mooring Arrangements. F6. Other Deck Gear and Fittings. F7. Davits and Boarding Ladders.. G. Rig. G1. Spars. G2. Standing Rigging. G3. Running Rigging. G4. Sails and Covers etc. H. Safety. H1. Navigation Lights. H2. Bilge Pumping Arrangements. H3. Firefighting Equipment. H4. Lifesaving and Emergency Equipment. I. Engine. I1. Engine and Installation. I2. Fuel System. J. Accommodation and on Board Systems. J1. Accommodation General. J2. Gas Installation. J3. Fresh Water Tanks and Delivery. J4. Heads. J5. Electrical Installation. J6. Electronic and Navigation Equipment. J7. Heating and refrigeration. ! BRIGHTON MARINE SURVEYS 12, Buxton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DE, EAST SUSSEX (01273) 563627 [email protected] 07765 35 2364 3 of 20 APR092401 A. GENERAL NOTES The following survey was carried out at Lymington Yacht Haven on 15 April 2009 for: on behalf of: xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxx Scope The survey was carried out as a pre-purchase measure to assess the structural and material condition of the vessel. Where equipment was tested this is detailed in the text. References to condition are in relation to the vessel’s age (i.e. good condition does not necessarily mean new). Recommendations are restricted to: (A) items which should be addressed before the vessel is used and/or which may affect insurability and; (B) items which should be addressed in the near future order to prevent future problems. Recommendations are printed in red for quick reference within the body of report and are also listed in the summary. They do not cover cosmetic or minor defects, although suggestions to address these may be included. The survey is for the client above. No liability is extended to anyone else. Limitations The survey was mostly carried out afloat. The vessel was lifted ashore for an hour for the underwater hull to be inspected. Note sort haul outs limit the accuracy of moisture readings. The engine was run for short periods under light load. Note some faults may only become evident after several hours running. Parts of the vessel that were covered, unexposed or inaccessible due to fixed panels, mouldings etc. were not examined, so I cannot say these areas are free from defects other than where specified. No fittings or fastenings were removed for examination other than where specified. Note it is not possible to detect some latent and hidden defects without destructive testing which is not possible without the owner’s consent. The mast was stepped so could only be inspected from deck level. The sails were not set or examined as part of this survey. Conditions Conditions were dry and fair, air temperature 18°c, humidity 60% and dew point around 7° below ambient temperatures. These are good conditions for moisture meter readings. The ! BRIGHTON MARINE SURVEYS 12, Buxton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DE, EAST SUSSEX (01273) 563627 [email protected] 07765 35 2364 4 of 20 APR092401 vessel was lifted for an hour at midday to inspect the underwater hull and carry out moisture checks on the GRP laminate. The prospective purchaser was present throughout the survey. SUMMARY ‘Pxxxxxxxxxx’ Is a Malo 39, built in Sweden in 2002 by Malo Yachts, a low volume, high quality builder. The boat is one of 87 built to this design between 1994 and 2004, designed in house by Leif Angemark. The design is a medium displacement cruiser, the interior of which can be customised for individual buyers. The workmanship is of a very high quality and the boat has clearly been individually built with minimum of production line processes. She has one owner from new and has been little used but well maintained. She shows no signs of hard or careless usage. The brokers details were checked and are accurate. Numerous invoices for maintenance and minor repair work were also seen. Some minor faults were picked up and these are detailed below. In particular the teak deck, whilst sound at present, should be well maintained given the numerous screws used to secure it into the balsa cored sandwich deck which provide potential pathways for moisture ingress to the balsa deck core. Any signs of separation of the caulking or other damage should not be left unattended. Other points are those which could reasonably be expected for a boat of this size and number of systems. We discussed options for increasing battery capacity and these are covered in the text. Measurements for Part 1 registration were taken and the forms will be enclosed with this survey. PLAN OF MALO 39 ‘PRxxxxxxxxU’ ! BRIGHTON MARINE SURVEYS 12, Buxton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DE, EAST SUSSEX (01273) 563627 [email protected] 07765 35 2364 5 of 20 APR092401 Recommendations Defects which should be rectified before vessel is used and/or which may affect insurability: 1. Replace the broken rod kicking strap (A). 2. Repair or replace the starboard stem head navigation lamp (A). 3. Carry sufficient life jackets and harnesses for all crew (A). 4. Cut a hole in (or remove) the rubber backed carpet in the gas locker which is blocking the drain hole (A). Defects which should be rectified in order to prevent future problems: 1. Fill gel coat chips in the stem (B) 2. Replace a split teak screw bung on the port side after deck which may let in moisture (B). 3. Refasten loose teak deck pieces around the forward edge of the anchor locker hatch (B). 4. Check the shaft bearing at the end of the season for any unusual wear (B) 5. Check the bonding cable connections between the anode and the engine (B) 6. Shorten the galley sink drain hose to remove a kinked section (B). 7. Repair the plastic opening handles for the cabin ventilators (B). 8. Tighten the guard wires (B) 9. Clean and lubricate the windlass clutch and pawl brake (B) 10. Adjust the gear lever so that it lies vertical in neutral (B). 11. Replace the broken white socket over the end of the boarding ladder tubing that rests against the hull (B) 12. Replace the flexible gas hose pipe (B). ! BRIGHTON MARINE SURVEYS 12, Buxton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DE, EAST SUSSEX (01273) 563627 [email protected] 07765 35 2364 6 of 20 APR092401 C. VESSEL DATA Length, breadth and depth checked for tonnage measurements, other dimensions taken from manufacturers details and not checked. LENGTH OVERALL : 12.24m BEAM : 3.77m DRAFT : 1.83m DISPLACEMENT : 8900 kgs (ballast 3500 kgs) BUILT : 2002 by Malo Yachts AB, Kungsviken, SE-473 99 Henån,Sweden REGISTRATION : Smxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx48 HIN : SExxxxxxxxxxxx02 CATEGORY : RCD A (Ocean going, 6 persons plus 1100kg stores) YARD NUMBER : 166 FUEL CAPACITY : 275 litres WATER CAPACITY : 455 litres ENGINE : Yanmar diesel 4JH3BE 56hp/41.2kw. Serial E24643 SAIL AREA : 86m2 TONNAGE MEASUREMENTS LENGTH HULL : 12.00m BEAM : 3.77m INTERNAL DEPTH HULL : 1.78m TONNAGE : 12.88t USE OF MOISTURE METERS A ‘Sovereign Quantum’ capacitance type moisture meter which measures both shallow and deep seated moisture is used to check for ingress of moisture into GRP laminates. References to moisture meter readings throughout the text are in relation to a relative scale of 0-100, not moisture content as a percentage of dry weight. Readings of between 0-15 are considered dry; 16-20 low and no cause for concern; 21-30 medium carrying some risk of future defects, 30 - 45 show a high risk of moisture related defects being present (but not necessarily physically detectable), greater than 45 usually indicates visible laminate damage. Whilst high moisture content (i.e. greater than 30) is not generally a structural defect in itself and should be expected in older boats, if moisture has been absorbed, the likelihood of problems occurring are higher. The actual state of the laminate cannot be completely guaranteed without destructive testing followed by chemical analysis. The opinions in this survey are based on all the evidence available at the time, but without destructive testing. ! BRIGHTON MARINE SURVEYS 12, Buxton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DE, EAST SUSSEX (01273) 563627 [email protected] 07765 35 2364 7 of 20 APR092401 D. Hull, Deck and Structure. D1. Keel. The vessel has a lead keel, encapsulated within a bulb fin cast into the hull moulding. According to the manufacturer’s literature it weighs 3500kg which gives a 40% ballast ratio, which is comparatively high for a sailing cruiser. The moulding was hammer sounded on the outside and checked with a moisture meter. Small hollow sounding areas were noted on each side of the keel. On the starboard side this is about 0.5m up from the base midpoint. Moisture readings were 26 shallow and 40 deep. On the port side, about 1m up and midpoint, moisture meter readings were 28 shallow and 95 deep.
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