Metal boat Hull survey

Service Description

Hull surveys are carried out on steel craft on a periodic basis in order to satisfy the owner and Insurance Companies of the continued good condition of the boat, or as part of a pre-purchase assessment. The survey will only cover aspects that are normally below, or close to the waterline. What is Included Hull Damage Signs of damage to the plating and rubbing strakes Hull Coating Condition and extent of the coating Hull Plate Condition Percussion and Ultrasonic testing of the hull plates in selected areas to assess remaining thickness and assessment of corrosion Welds and Rivets Visual assessment of plate jointing Weedhatch Assessment of weedhatch and sealing Steering Assessment of the integrity and operation of the steering arrangements Stern Seal Assessment of the stern seal for leakage and integrity Propeller and Shaft Assessment of the integrity and corrosion of the propeller and prop shaft What is Not Included Wel carry out the survey to the best of our ability and within the limitation of access and reasonable tests available. Surveyors carry out non-destructive tests in sample areas and cannot guarantee that latent faults or those that are not reasonably accessible will be noted. It should also be noted that the survey does not provide nor ensure compliance with BSS requirements.