Survey Types

There are various types of survey available, covering full condition, insurance level, structural and limited outer bottom surveys. The full descriptions and comparison chart below show what each survey type covers. All surveys come with a comprehensive report, but you will know on the day of any major issues that could be a 'deal breaker'.

You can also download a copy of a full condition survey of a sailing and motor yacht in order to see the level of detail you can expect from us.T

Full Condition

Hull, keel, topside and superstructure condition, coatings condition, GRP moisture content, skin fittings and seacocks, cathodic protection, stern and steering gear, internal structure, bulkheads and joinery, interior and linings, hatches / windows / portlights, mooring systems, mast, standing rigging and reinforcements, all deck gear, ventilation systems (incl. air conditioning), gas installation, domestic installations, fresh / grey / black water systems, bilge pump installation, electrical installation, fuel installation, machinery installation, fire fighting equipment, life saving equipment, navigational equipment, audio / visual installation and ancillary equipment.

Insurance

Hull, keel, topside and superstructure condition, coatings condition, GRP moisture content, skin fittings and seacocks, cathodic protection, stern and steering gear, internal structure, bulkheads, hatches / windows / portlights, mooring systems, mast, standing rigging and reinforcements, gas installation, domestic installations (gas and electric systems), bilge pump installation, electrical installation, fuel installation, machinery installation and fire fighting equipment.

Structural

Hull, keel, topside and superstructure condition, GRP moisture content, skin fittings and seacocks, cathodic protection, stern and steering gear, internal structure, bulkheads, hatches / windows / portlights, mooring systems, mast and standing rigging reinforcements and machinery installation (mountings only).

Limited Outer Bottom

Area Inspected	Full Condition	Insurance	Structural	Limited Outer Bottom
Hull
Internal Structure
Keel
Hull Openings
Stern Gear
Steering Gear
Cathodic Protection
Deck and Superstructure
Hatches and Windows
Handrails and Stanchions
Ground Tackle and Mooring
Mast and Rigging - SAIL
Sails and Deck Gear - SAIL
Ventilation
Interior and Furnishings
Gas & Domestic Installation
Fresh Water Installation
Sewage Installation
Electrical Installation
Fuel Installation
Machinery
Hydraulic Installation
Fire Fighting Equipment
Life Saving Equipment
Navigational Equipment
Ancillary Equipment

Please Note - for insurance surveys, the seacocks and pipework for the fresh water and sewage installations are also checked.

Sail Survey Report Example

Motor Survey Report Example

Machinery Inspection - for larger engines and particularly those in motor yachts, it is highly recommended to have the engine(s) and the sterndrive(s) / conventional shaft drive(s) / generator(s) inspected by an independent marine engineer. A full inspection will also be accompanied by a sea trial incorporating complete engine diagnostics for newer engines. We work with some very competent engineers fully conversant with Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Mercury, Caterpillar and Man engines etc and we will be happy to arrange this on your behalf.

Sea Trial - we can undertake sailing yacht sea trials that will incorporate engine performance, overall yacht handling and response along with sails inspection and overall operation. This will likely be undertaken on a separate day to any survey, so as not to rush the other aspect and try and squeeze it all into one day - this is how things can be missed!

Other Survey Types

Surveys are not restricted to pre-purchase and insurance types either and so we also deal with the following:

Pre-delivery inspections (PDI)
Valuation surveys (for finance)
Damage inspections (should you be unfortunate enough to have a mishap)

Anchor House Marine Surveys

Rupert Keyzar (AssocIIMS)