We had the survey done, and in May did the Sea Trial. Here are the results.
Survey Says....
Customer Report
Boat Name: Puesta Del Sol
Model & Year: 1989 O'Day 322
Customer Name: Thomas Edwards
Date: 3/17/10
General Information:
Boat Name: Puest Del Sol Make and Model: O'Day 322
Owner: XXXXXXXXX Requested by: Thomas Edwards, buyer
Purpose: Pre-purchase
Attendees: Surveyor, owner
Date: 3/17/10 & 5/15/10 Location: The Boat Place, Port Jefferson, NY
Registration/documentation:
Hull Number: XXXXXXXXX Year: 1989
Builder and where built: O'Day Yachts
LOA: 32'2" Beam: 10'8" Draft: 4'2" Disp: 10250 lbs.
Configuration/layout: From the bow: Forward cabin with V-berths; Main cabin with settee and navigation to port, dinette and galley to starboard; Head to port; Aft cabin to starboard and under the cockpit; Cockpit with storage lockers to port and aft.
Comments: This survey was conducted using as guidelines the USCG and NFPA regulations, as well as the ABYC standards and recommended practices. This boat was surveyed while out of the water in winter storage. It was well supported by blocks under the keel and jackstands under the hull. The boat was winterized, and the mast remained stepped. The engine was run by recirculating the engine coolant. The boat was in use during the 2009 season. It was reportedly used for local cruising on Long Island Sound.
A sea trial was conducted on May15, 2010, after the boat was launched and fully commissioned and placed on its mooring in Port Jefferson Harbor. In the intervening time between the out of water survey and the sea trial, a number of improvements were made, following the recommendations of the initial report.
Hull
Hull Material: Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) of alternating layers of mat and roving sufficient to yield a stiff hull.
Core Material: No core material was used in th construction of this hull.
Hull Type: Medium displacement sailing hull.
Keel Type: Bolted-on fin keel, made of lead, with wings at the tip.
Topsides: Hard spots: Slight distortion of the hull on the port side amidships, probably from incorrect curing at original manufacture.
Print Through: There is visible print-through of the laminate.
Repairs: None seen.
Gelcoat Condition: Generally good, with just a few small scratches amidships on both sides, and some gelcoat cracks around the transom edge. The edge of the transom may have been repaired at some point.
Rubrail: Aluminum extrusion. There is a slight misalignment of the section of the rubrail on the port side amidships.
Boat Bottom
General Condition: Good - smooth and fair with no bumps or hollows.
Moisture Meter: A Tramex moisture meter was used over the whole hull of the boat. Low moisture readings were found throughout.
Percussive Testing: Tapping with a plastic hammer revealed no sign of voids or delamination.
Sign of Damage or Repair: None found.
Keel/keel bolts: The keel is in good condition, with no sign of collision or hard grounding. The keel bolts, visible in the bilge, are in good condition and are supplied with oversized washers. There is no sign of compression or cracking around the bolts.
Keel/hull joint: The joint is tight, but visible.
Blisters: None found
Barrier Coat: No
Bottom Paint: The paint is dried out and flaking. It should be scraped and sanded before repainting.
Deck
Construction: GRP sandwich construction, with a core of balsa and/or plywood.
Moisture & Percussive: The only areas of elevated moisture readings were found immediately alongside the port and starboard Genoa tracks. These should be rebedded. Tapping with a plastic hammer revealed no sign of voids or delamination, even in the areas with elevated moisture.
Cracking: There are a few small cracks in the gelcoat of the deck: At the corners of the anchor locker at one of the stern rail stanchion bases, and alongside the port Genoa track. These are all cosmetic in nature and are not structurally significant.
Cabin Top: The cabin top tested dry and solid, with no cracks found.
Handrails: Teak handrails, in good condition, and securely fastened to the deck.
Bow Rails & Stern Rails: Welded stainless steel bow railing and stern railing, in good condition, and securely fastened to the deck.
Lifelines and stanchions: Stainless steel stanchions are in good condition and securely bolted to the deck. The double lifelines are vinyl-coated stainless steel wire, in good condition.
Hatches: Two Lewmar aluminum hatches with plastic lenses. The lenses are somewhat crazed from UV light exposure. The hatches are otherwise in good condition.
Anchor Locker: At the bow, with overboard drain. The hatch cover does not fasten closed.
Toerail: Aluminum extrusion - part of the rubrail.
Hull/Deck Joint: "Shoebox" style overlapping flanges, fastened with stainless steel screws and sealed with adhesive bedding compound. There is no sign of movement or leaking in this joint.
Cockpit
Construction: Molded as part of the deck.
Moisture & Percussive: Low moisture readings and a solid sound when struck.
Drainage: Two scuppers at the aft end drain through hoses to the underside of the hull, above the waterline. The hoses are in good condition.
Separation from Cabin: A bridge deck separates th cockpit from the cabin.
Companionway/door
Sliding Hatch/door: Plexiglass sliding hatch, in good condition and operating smoothly.
Drop Boards: Tinted plexiglass, in good condition.
Steering: Wheel or tiller: Edson wheel on steering pedestal. Good condition.
Rudder post/Support: The stainless steel rudder post is well supported within the hull by a GRP tube well bonded to the hull and to the underside of the deck. A bearing rides on top of the tube.
Emergency steering: An emergency tiller is provided. The access port for the rudder post as been calked shut, making emergency access difficult.
Steering mechanism: Stainless steel wire cables, in good condition, properly aligned and tensioned.
Autopilot: No
Interior Spaces
Construction: A molded GRP insert is used as the basic layout of the interior, with additional bulkheads and joinery.
General Appearance: Very good - clean and well maintained. The cabin sole is teak and holly plywood, well finished. Cushions are in good condition. The sides of the hull are covered with carpet, which has a good appearance, except under the starboard aft portlight, where a previous leak has left dark streaks.
Hull Reinforcement: The molded insert is bonded to the hull and provides additional strength and stiffness. There are GRP floor timbers in the bilge in way of the keel to reinforce this highly stressed area. The bulkheads and joinery bonded to the hull and liner, also provide additional strength.
Bulkheads: Teak plywood, in good condition, with no sign of movement or cracking.
Joinery: Standard production work. Doors and drawers operate as they should.
Counter tops: Formica, in good condition.
Windows and ports: Four fixed windows and four opening ports. The plexiglass over the fixed windows has some cracks at the corner fastenings. One panel of plexiglass on the starboard side is slightly loose where it abuts the next panel. It does not appear to leak. The windows have reportedly been rebedded.
Leaks: No ongoing leaks were found, despite a recent severe rain/wind storm.
Refrigeration/ice box: Ice box. It can be pumped out manually, or drain to the bilge.
Stove type: Two burner Tasco gimbaled stove, with oven. Operational.
Stove fuel: Propane.
Fuel tanks and lines: The tank is in a dedicated, properly vented locker in the cockpit. It has a regulator, and a pressure gauge.
Remote switch: A switch, with indicator light, in the galley controls a vlve in the propane locker.
Bilge: Generally clean and dry, with no sign of spilled oil or fuel.
Air Conditioner/Heater: None
Electrical System
Batteries
Number/Type: Two Series 27 deep cycle batteries.
Condition: New
Secured and vented: Well secured in plastic battery boxes with straps.
Main switch: Standard make-before-break switch at the 12 volt panel. Operational
12 volt panel/circuit protection: Breaker panel is well labeled and fully operational.
Battery monitoring system: Voltmeter on the 12 volt panel. Operational.
Wiring and connections: Proper wires and terminals, in good condition, well supported and out of the way.
Battery charger: Guest 15 amp charger. Operational.
Alternator: The alternator on the engine operated properly to charge the batteries.
Bonding system: The bronze through-hulls are interconnected electrically with properly sized bonding wire.
Lightning protection: The shroud chainplates and the mast support pole are electrically bonded to the keel bolts with properly sized wire.
AC Shore Power: 30 amp shore power inlet inside the port cockpit locker. The main breaker is located within 10 feet of the inlet.
120V Panel: Adjacent to the 12 volt panel. It has a power indicator light, main breaker (double pole), reverse polarity indicator, and circuit breakers for water heater, outlets, and battery charger.
Isolator: No
Inverter: No
Generator: No
Comments: The outlets are GFCI protected.
Engine
Make & Model: Yanmar 2GM20F
Serial No.: 11476
Hours/Age: No meter. This s the original engine
General Condition: The exterior appearance of the engine is good, with little rust and dirt, and no sign of leaks of oil, water, or fuel. The crankcase oil was clean and at the proper level. The coolant was at the proper level.
Controls: Separate levers for throttle and transmission, mounted on the steering pedestal.
Instruments: Tachometer, and lights and alarms for oil pressure and water temperature
Fuel System
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic
Capacity: 19 gallons.
Secured & Location: Well secured under the cockpit locker.
Fuel lines, hoses, connections: Proper USCG approved type A1 hoses, new. No leaks were found in the hoses or connections.
Fuel Filter: New Yanmar water separating primary filter, with secondary filter on the engine
Fuel Shut-off: On top of the tank.
Cooling System
Fresh/raw water: Fresh (coolant)
Filters & Screens: Screen on the outside of the hull , with strainer on the raw water intake hose.
Ventilation/blowers: Good natural ventilation through the bilge. No blower.
Exhaust System
Manifold and pipes and risers: The riser has been replaced and is in good condition.
Muffler: Vetus plastic water-lift type muffler. Good condition.
Hoses & Clamps: The exhaust hose is proper wire-reinforced rubber type. New hose has been installed from the muffler to the transom, to replace the old leaking hose.
Engine Beds & Mounts: GRP beds are in good condition, with no sign of movement or cracking. The mount are vibration damping type, with some surface rust.
Coupling: The coupling has some surface rust. It is properly fitted with safety wire on the set screws.
Transmission: The transmission fluid (oil) is clean and at the proper level.
Stuffing Box/ shaft log: New dripless type.
Running Gear
Shaft Material, size, and condition: 1" bronze shaft, in good condition.
Propeller type/size: Two bladed, fixed blade, bronze propeller, 14" in diameter, unknown pitch.
Condition: There is a slight bend in the tip of one of the blades, probably from striking an object. It should be reconditioned for optimum performance.
Strut: Securely fastened to the hull.
Bearing: The cutless bearing is in good condition, with no play in the shaft.
Rudder
Construction: GRP skin over a foam core.
Moisture: High moisture readings we round over the whole rudder. This is not unusual in a boa of this age.
Percussive: Tapping with a plastic hammer revealed no sign of voids or delamination.
Cracks: Small circular crack in the starboard side of the rudder. This should be repaired.
Movement: Very little play in the bearing. Smooth motion from stop to stop.
Engine Starting
Cranking: The engine started easily and ran smoothly, with normal noise and vibration.
Exhaust Smoke: Cold/warm: A bit of smoke upon initial startup, then clearing after warmup. This is normal.
Exhaust Water: Good flow of water through the exhaust.
No load RPM: 1000 RPMs at idle
Full load RPM: 3400 RPMs, which moved the boat at 7 knots. This is proper performance for this engine and hull.
Forward & Reverse: Operated normally
Gauges: The RPM gauge appeared to be operating properly. The warning light and alarm for low oil pressure also operated properly.
Controls: The throttle and transmission controls operated smoothly.
Comments: There is plumbing set up to easily add a second fuel tank.
Plumbing
Water Tanks
Material: Plastic
Capacity: 60 gallons total in two tanks
Secure: Well secured under the port and starboard settees.
Leaks: None found.
Water Pressure: The pressure pump operated properly, on demand.
Hot Water: New 6 gallon water heater in the cockpit locker. It uses heat exchange with the engine and/or 120 volt shore power to heat the water. Operational.
Toilet: Type & Manufacture: New Raritan hand pumped type. Operational.
Holding Tank & Y-Valve: Plastic holding tank under the aft berth. The toilet flushes only to the tank. The tank can be emptied through a deck fitting, or overboard through a macerator (in legal waters)
Macerator: Jabsco macerator is operational.
Shower/Sump: Operational.
Bilge Pump(s): Rule electric pump in bilge. Operational.
Manual Bilge Pump: Hand pump in cockpit, by helm. Not tested.
Through Hull Fittings: All below waterline through-hulls are fitted with operational bronze seacocks.
Comments: Tapered wooden plugs are carried for emergency use at the through-hulls.
Electronics/Navigation Systems
Compass: Ritchie compass on steering pedestal. Good condition.
Running Lights: Operational.
Anchor Lights: Not seen (on top of mast)
Deck Lights: Foredeck light on the front of the mast is operational.
Steaming Light: Steaming light on the front of the mast is operational.
Interior Lights: All 12 volt interior lights are operational.
Other: Spotlight, not on board
VHF/FM Transceiver: Standard Horizon with RAM microphone for the cockpit. Operational
Loran: No
GPS/chartplotter: Handheld Garmin 72. Not working at time of survey.
Depth Sounder: Datamarine. Operational.
Speedometer: Datamarine. Operational.
Radar: No
Wind Instruments: Datamarine. Operational.
Safety
Fire Extinguishers: Two size B-I, charged. ABYC recommends three of this type for a boat of this size
PFD's: Six Type II on board
Life-ring/ Horseshoe: No
Float Cushions: Yes. These can serve as throwable flotation devices.
MOB System: Lifesling system
Ladder: Folding stainless steel boarding ladder on the transom.
Flares: Up to date flares on board
Sound system: Compressed air horn and lung powered horns on board.
Vapor detector(s): No
Life Raft: No
EPRIB: No
Safety Harness: No
Anchor(s) & Rode: Danforth anchor with chain and adequate nylon rode in bow locker. Good condition.
Windlass: No
Smoke alarm/CO alarm: No
Rigging
Type: Masthead sloop
Mast
Material & Condition: Aluminum mast in good condition- straight, with no dents or corrosion. The mast was examined form deck level only. The mast needs to be tuned - it has a slight bend.
Spreaders: One set of aluminum spreaders.
Mast Step: On deck. The load is carried below the deck by a steel pole to the keel. There is no sign of compression or movement in this support system.
Shrouds & Turnbuckles: 1 x 19 stainless steel shrouds and stays, with swaged end fittings. All appear to be in good condition. The standing rigging should be inspected regularly. The turnbuckles are new.
Chainplates: The shroud chainplates attach to stainless steel threaded rod that carry the loads down to the hull. There is no sign of movement or leaking in the chainplates.
Stemhead Fitting: Securely bolted through the stem
Backstay & Chainplate: Single backstay chainplate is securely bolted through the top of the transom.
Running Rigging: Braided Dacron lines, all in good condition.
Vang: Solid vang - new.
Boom Condition: Aluminum boom in good condition - straight, with no dents or corrosion.
Tracks & Cars: All in good condition. The mainsheet traveler is new.
Winches: Primary winches are Barient 21 self-tailing. Barient 17 self-tailing winch on cabin top. Barient 8 on mast. The primary winches need lubrication. Five halyard locks on cabin top.
Sails: Roller furling Genoa, with sun cover. Good condition. No tears or repairs.
Mainsail. Good condition. Two reef points. No tears or repairs.
Roller Furling/Jib: CDI Operated properly.
Main: No furling on the main.
Miscellaneous
Additional Equipment:
Dodger and Bimini with connector piece and side curtains - good condition
Mainsail cover
Wheel cover
Jensen stereo radio/CD player, with four speakers, including two in cockpit. Operational
Lines and fenders
Manuals for boat and engine
Recommendations:
Lubricate winches
Rebed Genoa tracks
Fix small crack in side of rudder
Recondition propeller
Priority Recommendations: (should be completed prior to normal boat use)
None at this time
Cosmetic Recommendations
Repair small scratches in sides of hull
Repair small cracks in gelcoat of deck
General Summary/Risk Assessment/Values: This boat was found to be well constructed originally, and it has not suffered any major damage or repairs. The basic structure of the boat - the hull, deck, and interior - is sound. The engine ran well, and the boat's systems, as far as could be tested, are in good working order. The boat has been well maintained, with many recent upgrades, by the present owner, who is knowledgeable and conscientious. If the recommendations are followed, and the boat is operated by a knowledgeable person, I would consider it to be an acceptable risk. I would place its current market value, as surveyed, at about $32,000- $34,000.
This report is submitted in good faith and is based on the observable condition of the boat as found. Latent defects and defects not found without dismantling the boat in any way are not covered in this report. This report does not warrant (expressed or implied) or guarantee the condition of the boat or the condition of its parts.
Signed without bias,
David
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Survey Says....
Customer Report
Boat Name: Puesta Del Sol
Model & Year: 1989 O'Day 322
Customer Name: Thomas Edwards
Date: 3/17/10
General Information:
Boat Name: Puest Del Sol Make and Model: O'Day 322
Owner: XXXXXXXXX Requested by: Thomas Edwards, buyer
Purpose: Pre-purchase
Attendees: Surveyor, owner
Date: 3/17/10 & 5/15/10 Location: The Boat Place, Port Jefferson, NY
Registration/documentation:
Hull Number: XXXXXXXXX Year: 1989
Builder and where built: O'Day Yachts
LOA: 32'2" Beam: 10'8" Draft: 4'2" Disp: 10250 lbs.
Configuration/layout: From the bow: Forward cabin with V-berths; Main cabin with settee and navigation to port, dinette and galley to starboard; Head to port; Aft cabin to starboard and under the cockpit; Cockpit with storage lockers to port and aft.
Comments: This survey was conducted using as guidelines the USCG and NFPA regulations, as well as the ABYC standards and recommended practices. This boat was surveyed while out of the water in winter storage. It was well supported by blocks under the keel and jackstands under the hull. The boat was winterized, and the mast remained stepped. The engine was run by recirculating the engine coolant. The boat was in use during the 2009 season. It was reportedly used for local cruising on Long Island Sound.
A sea trial was conducted on May15, 2010, after the boat was launched and fully commissioned and placed on its mooring in Port Jefferson Harbor. In the intervening time between the out of water survey and the sea trial, a number of improvements were made, following the recommendations of the initial report.
Hull
Hull Material: Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) of alternating layers of mat and roving sufficient to yield a stiff hull.
Core Material: No core material was used in th construction of this hull.
Hull Type: Medium displacement sailing hull.
Keel Type: Bolted-on fin keel, made of lead, with wings at the tip.
Topsides: Hard spots: Slight distortion of the hull on the port side amidships, probably from incorrect curing at original manufacture.
Print Through: There is visible print-through of the laminate.
Repairs: None seen.
Gelcoat Condition: Generally good, with just a few small scratches amidships on both sides, and some gelcoat cracks around the transom edge. The edge of the transom may have been repaired at some point.
Rubrail: Aluminum extrusion. There is a slight misalignment of the section of the rubrail on the port side amidships.
Boat Bottom
General Condition: Good - smooth and fair with no bumps or hollows.
Moisture Meter: A Tramex moisture meter was used over the whole hull of the boat. Low moisture readings were found throughout.
Percussive Testing: Tapping with a plastic hammer revealed no sign of voids or delamination.
Sign of Damage or Repair: None found.
Keel/keel bolts: The keel is in good condition, with no sign of collision or hard grounding. The keel bolts, visible in the bilge, are in good condition and are supplied with oversized washers. There is no sign of compression or cracking around the bolts.
Keel/hull joint: The joint is tight, but visible.
Blisters: None found
Barrier Coat: No
Bottom Paint: The paint is dried out and flaking. It should be scraped and sanded before repainting.
Deck
Construction: GRP sandwich construction, with a core of balsa and/or plywood.
Moisture & Percussive: The only areas of elevated moisture readings were found immediately alongside the port and starboard Genoa tracks. These should be rebedded. Tapping with a plastic hammer revealed no sign of voids or delamination, even in the areas with elevated moisture.
Cracking: There are a few small cracks in the gelcoat of the deck: At the corners of the anchor locker at one of the stern rail stanchion bases, and alongside the port Genoa track. These are all cosmetic in nature and are not structurally significant.
Cabin Top: The cabin top tested dry and solid, with no cracks found.
Handrails: Teak handrails, in good condition, and securely fastened to the deck.
Bow Rails & Stern Rails: Welded stainless steel bow railing and stern railing, in good condition, and securely fastened to the deck.
Lifelines and stanchions: Stainless steel stanchions are in good condition and securely bolted to the deck. The double lifelines are vinyl-coated stainless steel wire, in good condition.
Hatches: Two Lewmar aluminum hatches with plastic lenses. The lenses are somewhat crazed from UV light exposure. The hatches are otherwise in good condition.
Anchor Locker: At the bow, with overboard drain. The hatch cover does not fasten closed.
Toerail: Aluminum extrusion - part of the rubrail.
Hull/Deck Joint: "Shoebox" style overlapping flanges, fastened with stainless steel screws and sealed with adhesive bedding compound. There is no sign of movement or leaking in this joint.
Cockpit
Construction: Molded as part of the deck.
Moisture & Percussive: Low moisture readings and a solid sound when struck.
Drainage: Two scuppers at the aft end drain through hoses to the underside of the hull, above the waterline. The hoses are in good condition.
Separation from Cabin: A bridge deck separates th cockpit from the cabin.
Companionway/door
Sliding Hatch/door: Plexiglass sliding hatch, in good condition and operating smoothly.
Drop Boards: Tinted plexiglass, in good condition.
Steering: Wheel or tiller: Edson wheel on steering pedestal. Good condition.
Rudder post/Support: The stainless steel rudder post is well supported within the hull by a GRP tube well bonded to the hull and to the underside of the deck. A bearing rides on top of the tube.
Emergency steering: An emergency tiller is provided. The access port for the rudder post as been calked shut, making emergency access difficult.
Steering mechanism: Stainless steel wire cables, in good condition, properly aligned and tensioned.
Autopilot: No
Interior Spaces
Construction: A molded GRP insert is used as the basic layout of the interior, with additional bulkheads and joinery.
General Appearance: Very good - clean and well maintained. The cabin sole is teak and holly plywood, well finished. Cushions are in good condition. The sides of the hull are covered with carpet, which has a good appearance, except under the starboard aft portlight, where a previous leak has left dark streaks.
Hull Reinforcement: The molded insert is bonded to the hull and provides additional strength and stiffness. There are GRP floor timbers in the bilge in way of the keel to reinforce this highly stressed area. The bulkheads and joinery bonded to the hull and liner, also provide additional strength.
Bulkheads: Teak plywood, in good condition, with no sign of movement or cracking.
Joinery: Standard production work. Doors and drawers operate as they should.
Counter tops: Formica, in good condition.
Windows and ports: Four fixed windows and four opening ports. The plexiglass over the fixed windows has some cracks at the corner fastenings. One panel of plexiglass on the starboard side is slightly loose where it abuts the next panel. It does not appear to leak. The windows have reportedly been rebedded.
Leaks: No ongoing leaks were found, despite a recent severe rain/wind storm.
Refrigeration/ice box: Ice box. It can be pumped out manually, or drain to the bilge.
Stove type: Two burner Tasco gimbaled stove, with oven. Operational.
Stove fuel: Propane.
Fuel tanks and lines: The tank is in a dedicated, properly vented locker in the cockpit. It has a regulator, and a pressure gauge.
Remote switch: A switch, with indicator light, in the galley controls a vlve in the propane locker.
Bilge: Generally clean and dry, with no sign of spilled oil or fuel.
Air Conditioner/Heater: None
Electrical System
Batteries
Number/Type: Two Series 27 deep cycle batteries.
Condition: New
Secured and vented: Well secured in plastic battery boxes with straps.
Main switch: Standard make-before-break switch at the 12 volt panel. Operational
12 volt panel/circuit protection: Breaker panel is well labeled and fully operational.
Battery monitoring system: Voltmeter on the 12 volt panel. Operational.
Wiring and connections: Proper wires and terminals, in good condition, well supported and out of the way.
Battery charger: Guest 15 amp charger. Operational.
Alternator: The alternator on the engine operated properly to charge the batteries.
Bonding system: The bronze through-hulls are interconnected electrically with properly sized bonding wire.
Lightning protection: The shroud chainplates and the mast support pole are electrically bonded to the keel bolts with properly sized wire.
AC Shore Power: 30 amp shore power inlet inside the port cockpit locker. The main breaker is located within 10 feet of the inlet.
120V Panel: Adjacent to the 12 volt panel. It has a power indicator light, main breaker (double pole), reverse polarity indicator, and circuit breakers for water heater, outlets, and battery charger.
Isolator: No
Inverter: No
Generator: No
Comments: The outlets are GFCI protected.
Engine
Make & Model: Yanmar 2GM20F
Serial No.: 11476
Hours/Age: No meter. This s the original engine
General Condition: The exterior appearance of the engine is good, with little rust and dirt, and no sign of leaks of oil, water, or fuel. The crankcase oil was clean and at the proper level. The coolant was at the proper level.
Controls: Separate levers for throttle and transmission, mounted on the steering pedestal.
Instruments: Tachometer, and lights and alarms for oil pressure and water temperature
Fuel System
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic
Capacity: 19 gallons.
Secured & Location: Well secured under the cockpit locker.
Fuel lines, hoses, connections: Proper USCG approved type A1 hoses, new. No leaks were found in the hoses or connections.
Fuel Filter: New Yanmar water separating primary filter, with secondary filter on the engine
Fuel Shut-off: On top of the tank.
Cooling System
Fresh/raw water: Fresh (coolant)
Filters & Screens: Screen on the outside of the hull , with strainer on the raw water intake hose.
Ventilation/blowers: Good natural ventilation through the bilge. No blower.
Exhaust System
Manifold and pipes and risers: The riser has been replaced and is in good condition.
Muffler: Vetus plastic water-lift type muffler. Good condition.
Hoses & Clamps: The exhaust hose is proper wire-reinforced rubber type. New hose has been installed from the muffler to the transom, to replace the old leaking hose.
Engine Beds & Mounts: GRP beds are in good condition, with no sign of movement or cracking. The mount are vibration damping type, with some surface rust.
Coupling: The coupling has some surface rust. It is properly fitted with safety wire on the set screws.
Transmission: The transmission fluid (oil) is clean and at the proper level.
Stuffing Box/ shaft log: New dripless type.
Running Gear
Shaft Material, size, and condition: 1" bronze shaft, in good condition.
Propeller type/size: Two bladed, fixed blade, bronze propeller, 14" in diameter, unknown pitch.
Condition: There is a slight bend in the tip of one of the blades, probably from striking an object. It should be reconditioned for optimum performance.
Strut: Securely fastened to the hull.
Bearing: The cutless bearing is in good condition, with no play in the shaft.
Rudder
Construction: GRP skin over a foam core.
Moisture: High moisture readings we round over the whole rudder. This is not unusual in a boa of this age.
Percussive: Tapping with a plastic hammer revealed no sign of voids or delamination.
Cracks: Small circular crack in the starboard side of the rudder. This should be repaired.
Movement: Very little play in the bearing. Smooth motion from stop to stop.
Engine Starting
Cranking: The engine started easily and ran smoothly, with normal noise and vibration.
Exhaust Smoke: Cold/warm: A bit of smoke upon initial startup, then clearing after warmup. This is normal.
Exhaust Water: Good flow of water through the exhaust.
No load RPM: 1000 RPMs at idle
Full load RPM: 3400 RPMs, which moved the boat at 7 knots. This is proper performance for this engine and hull.
Forward & Reverse: Operated normally
Gauges: The RPM gauge appeared to be operating properly. The warning light and alarm for low oil pressure also operated properly.
Controls: The throttle and transmission controls operated smoothly.
Comments: There is plumbing set up to easily add a second fuel tank.
Plumbing
Water Tanks
Material: Plastic
Capacity: 60 gallons total in two tanks
Secure: Well secured under the port and starboard settees.
Leaks: None found.
Water Pressure: The pressure pump operated properly, on demand.
Hot Water: New 6 gallon water heater in the cockpit locker. It uses heat exchange with the engine and/or 120 volt shore power to heat the water. Operational.
Toilet: Type & Manufacture: New Raritan hand pumped type. Operational.
Holding Tank & Y-Valve: Plastic holding tank under the aft berth. The toilet flushes only to the tank. The tank can be emptied through a deck fitting, or overboard through a macerator (in legal waters)
Macerator: Jabsco macerator is operational.
Shower/Sump: Operational.
Bilge Pump(s): Rule electric pump in bilge. Operational.
Manual Bilge Pump: Hand pump in cockpit, by helm. Not tested.
Through Hull Fittings: All below waterline through-hulls are fitted with operational bronze seacocks.
Comments: Tapered wooden plugs are carried for emergency use at the through-hulls.
Electronics/Navigation Systems
Compass: Ritchie compass on steering pedestal. Good condition.
Running Lights: Operational.
Anchor Lights: Not seen (on top of mast)
Deck Lights: Foredeck light on the front of the mast is operational.
Steaming Light: Steaming light on the front of the mast is operational.
Interior Lights: All 12 volt interior lights are operational.
Other: Spotlight, not on board
VHF/FM Transceiver: Standard Horizon with RAM microphone for the cockpit. Operational
Loran: No
GPS/chartplotter: Handheld Garmin 72. Not working at time of survey.
Depth Sounder: Datamarine. Operational.
Speedometer: Datamarine. Operational.
Radar: No
Wind Instruments: Datamarine. Operational.
Safety
Fire Extinguishers: Two size B-I, charged. ABYC recommends three of this type for a boat of this size
PFD's: Six Type II on board
Life-ring/ Horseshoe: No
Float Cushions: Yes. These can serve as throwable flotation devices.
MOB System: Lifesling system
Ladder: Folding stainless steel boarding ladder on the transom.
Flares: Up to date flares on board
Sound system: Compressed air horn and lung powered horns on board.
Vapor detector(s): No
Life Raft: No
EPRIB: No
Safety Harness: No
Anchor(s) & Rode: Danforth anchor with chain and adequate nylon rode in bow locker. Good condition.
Windlass: No
Smoke alarm/CO alarm: No
Rigging
Type: Masthead sloop
Mast
Material & Condition: Aluminum mast in good condition- straight, with no dents or corrosion. The mast was examined form deck level only. The mast needs to be tuned - it has a slight bend.
Spreaders: One set of aluminum spreaders.
Mast Step: On deck. The load is carried below the deck by a steel pole to the keel. There is no sign of compression or movement in this support system.
Shrouds & Turnbuckles: 1 x 19 stainless steel shrouds and stays, with swaged end fittings. All appear to be in good condition. The standing rigging should be inspected regularly. The turnbuckles are new.
Chainplates: The shroud chainplates attach to stainless steel threaded rod that carry the loads down to the hull. There is no sign of movement or leaking in the chainplates.
Stemhead Fitting: Securely bolted through the stem
Backstay & Chainplate: Single backstay chainplate is securely bolted through the top of the transom.
Running Rigging: Braided Dacron lines, all in good condition.
Vang: Solid vang - new.
Boom Condition: Aluminum boom in good condition - straight, with no dents or corrosion.
Tracks & Cars: All in good condition. The mainsheet traveler is new.
Winches: Primary winches are Barient 21 self-tailing. Barient 17 self-tailing winch on cabin top. Barient 8 on mast. The primary winches need lubrication. Five halyard locks on cabin top.
Sails: Roller furling Genoa, with sun cover. Good condition. No tears or repairs.
Mainsail. Good condition. Two reef points. No tears or repairs.
Roller Furling/Jib: CDI Operated properly.
Main: No furling on the main.
Miscellaneous
Additional Equipment:
Dodger and Bimini with connector piece and side curtains - good condition
Mainsail cover
Wheel cover
Jensen stereo radio/CD player, with four speakers, including two in cockpit. Operational
Lines and fenders
Manuals for boat and engine
Recommendations:
Lubricate winches
Rebed Genoa tracks
Fix small crack in side of rudder
Recondition propeller
Priority Recommendations: (should be completed prior to normal boat use)
None at this time
Cosmetic Recommendations
Repair small scratches in sides of hull
Repair small cracks in gelcoat of deck
General Summary/Risk Assessment/Values: This boat was found to be well constructed originally, and it has not suffered any major damage or repairs. The basic structure of the boat - the hull, deck, and interior - is sound. The engine ran well, and the boat's systems, as far as could be tested, are in good working order. The boat has been well maintained, with many recent upgrades, by the present owner, who is knowledgeable and conscientious. If the recommendations are followed, and the boat is operated by a knowledgeable person, I would consider it to be an acceptable risk. I would place its current market value, as surveyed, at about $32,000- $34,000.
This report is submitted in good faith and is based on the observable condition of the boat as found. Latent defects and defects not found without dismantling the boat in any way are not covered in this report. This report does not warrant (expressed or implied) or guarantee the condition of the boat or the condition of its parts.
Signed without bias,
David
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For Marilyn and I, it was time to stop dreaming and start sailing. We hope the lessons we learn in selecting, purchasing, financing, and finally sailing Bo'Daycious will be helpful to you.
For Marilyn and I, it was time to stop dreaming and start sailing. We hope the lessons we learn in selecting, purchasing, financing, and finally sailing Bo'Daycious will be helpful to you.
