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Power & Sail Marine Surveys - Mark McGarry Assoc Member YDSA
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Customers often want a surveyor to make preliminary inspections of vessels they are interested in purchasing, but without taking the time and expense to travel around the country on what often turns out to be a wild goose chase. The pre inspection is an assessment of the vessel with the view of offering a basic opinion of the condition and suitability, photographs or a video can also be provided, along with a written report, which hopefully will help you make a judgment before you decide to view the vessel. |
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Pre Inspections: Customers often want a surveyor to make preliminary inspections of vessels they are interested in purchasing, but without taking the time and expense to travel around the country on what often turns out to be a wild goose chase. The pre inspection is an assessment of the vessel with the view of offering a basic opinion of the condition and suitability, photographs or a video can also be provided, along with a written report, which hopefully will help you make a judgment before you decide to view the vessel.
Pre Purchase Surveys This is the most comprehensive form of survey and it is strongly recommended when buying a used vessel. The basic items such as structural out of water inspection, sea trail ( if required), rigging, electrical system, propulsion system, fuel system, machinery, navigation equipment, cosmetic appearance and overall maintenance are all reported on. Follows is a detailed list of what parts will be examined during the survey.
Sea Trails: on the sea trail, not only will the engine and overall vessel performance be evaluated, the steering , controls, shafting, engine monitoring, exhaust system and the structural hull elements will also be tested while under load. The trial would have to take place with the owner or his representative in attendance and all liability would rest with them. Engines: It is always recommended with powerful petrol or Diesel engines, that an independent engineer is engaged to carry out an inspection and report. Smaller diesels and petrol units are visually inspected when fairly new, but if the engine are older or look to have been poorly maintained, an engine survey is always recommended. Compression Testing: Compression testing is a very valuable tool, particularly for older engines. Oil Analysis: This is not quite such a useful tool as thought, to carry out an analysis, the age of the oil needs to be known, but generally this is very difficult to find out unless independent records are kept. The main benefit of oil analysis is that it can determine if there is salt water or antifreeze in the oil, also to determine internal wear, but only if extreme wear is present. After samples are obtained, it usually takes 3 days to get the results.
Reports: My aim is to provide the client with the best service possible, I will happily discuss the survey verbally after inspecting the vessel, but it is recommended that the sale does not proceed until the written report is finished, as often a little research or thought is necessary before a full opinion can be formed, and the purchaser should take time to read and discuss the contents in full, before a final decision is made. I can normally produce the report within 24 hours of inspecting the vessel, the report can then either be faxed or e mailed, the original sent by post.
Fees: I do not publish fee scales, as every boat and circumstance is different, therefore I can only quote after discussion with you once complete details are received, however a fixed fee will be quoted with no additions in most cases. Surveys are generally completed in a day, unless long distance travel is involved. All travel fees must be paid in advance.
Valuations: This inspection is carried out to gain sufficient information to determine a fair market value of the vessel. This is normally required for loans, probate settlements, insurance companies and in legal cases. To accurately appraise the market value of a vessel, will require a degree of research of the market itself, also values of the same model and similar models are also considered and in some cases opinions of third parties sought.
New Yacht Surveys: A new yacht survey should take place prior to taking delivery and final payment, and involves inspection of the vessel to discover warranty problems, final quality control check, to locate flaws and other defects and any safety or durability issues and get them corrected prior to delivery, also to locate significant substandard conditions in structural, mechanical, design or construction. This could include items such as improperly fitted tanks, navigation equipment not interfacing or deck leaks. The basic procedure is the same as a pre purchase survey.
Insurance Renewal Surveys: The reinsurance survey is carried out, so that insurers can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. The company is most interested in the structural integrity of the vessel and such items as the age and condition of the rigging, the gas system and fire fighting equipment. The majority of insurance companies require a survey once the vessel has reached 15 years of age and every 5 years thereafter.
Damage Inspection: This is performed to assess the extent of the damage following an accident, to recommend repair specifications and repair costs and to monitor the repairs, generally your insurance company will appoint an assessor who works on behalf of the insurance company and will represent your interests. However if you are not insured, or feel happier having someone working for your interests exclusively, an independent surveyor could be appointed..
Osmosis Services: Inspection and moisture reading of hulls, advice on cure or prevention. Monitoring of the treatment and record of moisture reading to ensure the hull is sufficiently dry before the treatment is undertaken.
Consultancy Services: Project management, repair supervision, systems design and generally any other advise that may be required.
MCA Compliance Inspections As a Nominated Surveyor of the YDSA Certifying Authority I am authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to undertake Compliance Examinations for the Codes of Practice for Small Commercial Sailing Vessels, Motor Vessels and Work boats. These Codes cover all UK Small commercial vessels of less than 24m load line length, and carrying 12 or less passengers. A wide variety of vessels are coded including charter angling vessels, sailing school boats, charter boats and many other commercial applications. An increasing number of private boats are coded enabling their owners to charter them out and recover some or all of the costs of keeping their boats. The YDSA has been a Certifying Authority for these Codes since their inception, and is now one of the largest in terms of numbers of vessels on its register.
Tonnage MeasurementI am able by the MCA through the YDSA to undertake Tonnage Measurement of vessels up to 24 meters in length for the purposes of Part 1 British Registry. This also covers the Registry of Ships for the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar. Part 1 registration is normally required by the Finance company if the vessel is to be purchased by a loan. |
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This is the most comprehensive form of survey and it is strongly recommended when buying a used vessel. The basic items such as structural out of water inspection, sea trial ( if required), rigging, electrical system, propulsion system, fuel system, machinery, navigation equipment, cosmetic appearance and overall maintenance are all reported on. Follows is a list of what parts will be examined during the survey.
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Reports |
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Pre Purchase Surveys
Pre Purchase Surveys |
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Sea Trials: on the sea trial, not only will the engine and overall vessel performance be evaluated, the steering , controls, shafting, engine monitoring, exhaust system and the structural hull elements will also be tested while under load. The trial would have to take place with the owner or his representative in attendance and all liability would rest with them. Engines: It is always recommended with powerful petrol or Diesel engines, that an independent engineer is engaged to carry out an inspection and report. Smaller diesels and petrol units are visually inspected when fairly new, but if the engine are older or look to have been poorly maintained, an engine survey is always recommended. An engineer can also organise: Compression Testing: Compression testing is a very valuable tool, particularly for older engines. Oil Analysis: This is not quite such a useful tool as thought, to carry out an analysis, the age of the oil needs to be known, but generally this is very difficult to find out unless independent records are kept. The main benefit of oil analysis is that it can determine if there is salt water or antifreeze in the oil, also to determine internal wear, but only if extreme wear is present. After samples are obtained, it usually takes 3 days to get results. |
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My aim is to provide the client with the best service possible, I will happily discuss the survey verbally after inspecting the vessel, but it is recommended that the sale does not proceed until the written report is finished, as often a little research or thought is necessary before a full opinion can be formed, and the purchaser should take time to read and discuss the contents in full, before a final decision is made. I can normally produce the report within 24 hours of inspecting the vessel, the report can then either be faxed or e mailed, the original sent by post. |
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Fees |
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I do not publish fee scales, as every boat and circumstance is different, therefore I can only quote after discussion with you once complete details are received, however a fixed fee will be quoted with no additions in most cases. Surveys are generally completed in a day, unless long distance travel is involved. All travel fees must be paid in advance. |
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Valuations |
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This inspection is carried out to gain sufficient information to determine a fair market value of the vessel. This is normally required for loans, probate settlements, insurance companies and in legal cases. To accurately appraise the market value of a vessel, will require a degree of research of the market itself, also values of the same model and similar models are also considered and in some cases opinions of third parties sought. |
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New Yacht Surveys |
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A new yacht survey should take place prior to taking delivery and final payment, and involves inspection of the vessel to discover warranty problems, final quality control check, to locate flaws and other defects and any safety or durability issues and get them corrected prior to delivery, also to locate significant substandard conditions in structural, mechanical, design or construction. This could include items such as improperly fitted tanks, navigation equipment not interfacing or deck leaks. The basic procedure is the same as a pre purchase survey. |
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Insurance Renewal Surveys |
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The reinsurance survey is carried out, so that insurers can determine whether or not the vessel is an acceptable risk. The company is most interested in the structural integrity of the vessel and such items as the age and condition of the rigging, the gas system and fire fighting equipment. The majority of insurance companies require a survey once the vessel has reached 15 to 20 years of age and every 5 years thereafter. |
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Damage Inspection: |
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This is performed to assess the extent of the damage following an accident, to recommend repair specifications and repair costs and to monitor the repairs, generally your insurance company will appoint an assessor who works on behalf of the insurance company and will represent your interests. However if you are not insured, or feel happier having someone working for your interests exclusively, an independent surveyor could be appointed. |
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Osmosis Services |
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Inspection and moisture reading of hulls, advice on cure or prevention. Monitoring of the treatment and record of moisture reading to ensure the hull is sufficiently dry before the treatment is undertaken. |
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Consultancy Services |
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Project management, repair supervision, systems design and generally any other advise that may be required. |
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MCA Compliance Inspections |
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As a Nominated Surveyor of the YDSA Certifying Authority I am authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to undertake Compliance Examinations for the Codes of Practice for Small Commercial Sailing Vessels, Motor Vessels and Work boats. These Codes cover all UK Small commercial vessels of less than 24m load line length, and carrying 12 or less passengers. A wide variety of vessels are coded including charter angling vessels, sailing school boats, charter boats and many other commercial applications. An increasing number of private boats are coded enabling their owners to charter them out and recover some or all of the costs of keeping their boats. The YDSA has been a Certifying Authority for these Codes since their inception, and is now one of the largest in terms of numbers of vessels on its register. |
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Tonnage Measurement |
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I am able through the YDSA to undertake Tonnage Measurement of vessels up to 24 metres in length for the purposes of Part 1 British Registry. This also covers the Registry of Ships for the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar. Part 1 registration is normally required by the Finance company if the vessel is to be purchased by a loan. |
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