LIMITATIONS OF SURVEY 

If a vessel is examined laid up ashore the survey cannot address the vessels stability, performance or overall design. 

Several areas of randomly located anti-fouling will be removed from the hull to allow visual inspection of the epoxy coating beneath and to allow moisture meter readings to be taken. Areas of the hull not examined beneath the anti-fouling coating cannot be commented upon. 

When topsides, decks and hull are visually inspected, roller or hammer sounding will be used for detecting delamination and voids. This is generally only reliable in the detection of larger areas of delamination, small voids may go undetected. 

If a rudder is inspected in situ and not unshipped, areas hidden from view cannot be commented upon. 

Inspection for movement at the hull/keel join and inspection of the underside of the keel cannot be carried out on vessels chocked up, resting on the keel. 

When a mast is stepped, the mast and the rigging are visually inspected from deck level only, the upper sections cannot be commented upon. 

Full inspection of the sails is not possible. Further inspection/assessment, should be made by a sail maker. 

Windows and hatches will not be hose tested for water tightness. 

The water tanks, plumbing, heads, skin fittings, seacocks, etc. will be visually examined in situ and not removed from the vessel. 

The fuel tanks and fuel system will be visually examined in situ. 

General equipment commented upon in the report will have been visually examined in situ and not removed for further inspection. Fastenings will not be removed for examination (unless specified) and no dismantling will be undertaken to gain access other than normally removable panels. Woodwork or other parts of the structure covered, unexposed or inaccessible will not be inspected or commented upon. Only areas of the vessel and items of equipment readily accessible will be inspected. 

The engine will be visually inspected only. The mechanical condition of the engine is specifically excluded from the report (unless specified). Wear and/or corrosion on shaft and bearings hidden from view may not be detected. 

The operation of the electrical system will be tested if power is available on the vessel. The condition of the electrical wiring hidden from view will not be commented upon. 

The inspection of the gas system is limited to a visual external inspection, without dismantling or testing. No "work" as defined by the Gas Safety Regulations 1994 will be carried out. 

This survey is will not be a compliance survey for any Codes of Practice, nor will the vessel be examined to ascertain whether it complied with MCA, RCD or CE marking requirements. 

All measurements, dimensions and capacities are approximate only. A detailed investigation to confirm the age of the vessel will not be carried out. The ownership, legal and financial status of the vessel will not be commented upon.