Pre-purchase Condition Survey “SEALINE SC35 · AC electrical systems were checked during the...

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Pre-purchase Condition Survey

“SEALINE SC35"

File No: 170901HK

CONDUCTED BY:

Richard Lamble. Principal Surveyor

PREPARED FOR: Mr Vidal Rodriguez

Inspection date: 6th December 2017

Sealine SC35 Pre-purchase Survey Case No: 170901HK Page no: 2 of 12

Contents Report Sections Page No.

STANDARDS & TERMINOLOGY 3

SCOPE OF SURVEY & GENERAL INFORMATION 4

VESSEL PARTICULARS 4

VESSEL DESCRIPTION 5

VESSEL CONDITION 6

SAFETY EQUIPMENT 9

RECOMMENDATIONS 10

CONCLUSION 10

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 12


STANDARDS & TERMINOLOGY

SURVEY STANDARDS

Unless otherwise specified in the quotation MSES conduct surveys and prepare reports based largely on the safety requirements of the HK Marine Department Class IV COP. Other aspects are viewed and recorded in accordance with common marine practice.

TERMINOLOGY, ACCESS & LIMITATIONS OF SURVEY

The use of the word “appears” is intended to indicate that a close or complete inspection was not possible or was not deemed appropriate at the time of this survey. The deficiencies reported herein reflect the conditions observed at the time the inspection was conducted.

Except where stated this vessel was surveyed without removal of any parts, including fittings, anchors and chain, fixed partitions, instruments, spare parts and miscellaneous materials in the bilges and lockers, or other fixed or semi-fixed items. Locked compartments or otherwise inaccessible areas would also preclude inspection.

Further, no determination of stability characteristics or inherent structural integrity has been made and no opinion is expressed with respect thereto. This inspection report represents the current condition of this vessel at the time of survey, and is the unbiased opinion of the undersigned, but is not to be considered an inventory or a warranty either specified or implied.

The vessel underwater area was inspected with the vessel ashore and antifoul applied. Access under was good except in way of supporting chocks.

Internally access for inspection of bilge and hull structures was gained in only a limited number of areas throughout the vessel.


SCOPE OF SURVEY & GENERAL INFORMATION OBJECTIVE OF SURVEY: Assess the overall condition of vessel for pre-purchase purposes. INTENDED USE: Recreational pleasure vessel for local coastal cruising. VESSEL SURVEYED AT: On the slipway at Kwai Lee Shipyard, Pak Sha Wan and on sea trial towards Shelter Island in Port Shelter. WEATHER CONDITIONS: Fine and dry ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKED: AC electrical systems were checked during the follow-up survey using the onboard generator. Shore power was not connected or tested. DC power was used to check DC electrical systems.

VESSEL PARTICULARS

Name None – referred to as “Sealine SC35”

Design Sealine SC35

Builder Sealine, UK

Year Built 2008

HK Operating License Class IV

HK Operating License Number 138944

CE Rating Category B

Total number of person permitted to carry 10

Hull Identification Number GB-SIL350721809

LOA 10.69 m

Max beam 3.77 m

Draft 1.17 m

Hull color White

Deck color White

Displacement – light ship 7,885kg

Maximum load 2,898kg

Fuel 750 ltr in two tanks

Water 214 ltr in one tank

Grey & Black water Yes- separate tanks

Material of hull GRP

Engine

2 x Volvo Penta D4 300 A-C, supercharged with turbo charge and aftercooled four

stroke marine diesel engines. Each driving a Duoprop outboard legs

Engine kW / HP 2 x 223.8kW at rpm

Engine Serial Number P – 869712 S 869713


Generator Dynamica ?kVA 220V 50Hz

Model Serial No

Bow Thruster Max Power Series 60 Mono Composite

12V

Air conditioning 2 x Cruisair

Max speed 36kt

Cruise speed 20kt

Cabins 2

Bathrooms 1

NOTE: The above information is provided from documents found onboard, the Hong Kong Marine Department Certificate of Ownership and Operating license and the builders web site. It is not verified by measurement.

DESCRIPTION

This Sealine SC35 was built in UK in 2008 and first launched in Hong Kong in November 2011.. The hull had good V forward, hard chine and adequate deadrise aft and is fitted with four planning rails. The Duo-drive transom mounted outboard legs are recessed slightly forward of the full hull length. The hull is light weight and designed to perform well in moderate seas. A teak laid swim platform with boarding ladder and shower and teak finished steps to the aft deck was provided. A gate closed the cockpit from the swim platform. Engines were located below the open cockpit. The cockpit had a well finished windshield and secure helm seat and well laid out console. Good seating is provided and an electric BBQ was fitted. The cockpit lead into the accommodation lounge area.


Accommodation consists of the saloon with bench seating table and television, galley area and forward V berth and aft a low head room double cabin. A large easy clean heads with shower is provided forward.

VESSEL CONDITION

Hull Bottom The hull bottom had anti fouling build up and is slightly rough. No blisters were noted and no damaged observed. Bow thruster appers well fitted. Transom is fitted port and starboard of the Dup-prop drives with interceptors for trim control. Two underwater lights are provided at the transom. Both duo-prop legs had build up of barnacles on the rubber boots. These boots werereported changed in 2013 and would be due to changing again in 2018.


Anodes on the Dup-prop are depleted 50%. Due to the short period the yacht was out the water no useful moisture readings were possible. The hull was tap tested in way of the transom, slam area and chines and no sound anomolys that might indiate delamination was found. TOPSIDES The top sides are in fair condition with some minor nicks and scrapes noted. The starboard topside gel coat has several areas where the gloss is less than expected and polishing could make significant improvement. Moisture readings taken on topsides were all low as should be expected. Four opening ports are fitted in the topsides port and starboard side and appear well made and weather tight. DECK & COCKPIT The cockpit is secure when underway and has a small electric BBQ fitted – the gas strut for the BBQ cover had failed. The helm seat is confortable and gves good ahead and all round visibility. Controls are simple and readily to hand. Basic helm station equipment is provided with a Sunbrella cover for ultra violet protection when not in use and consists of : Plastimo magnetic compass Raymarine ST60 depth display Raymarine ST 60 speed and water tempertaure Raymaine C80 multifunction display chart plotter. Engine controls and instrumentation Duo-propoutdrive trim control Bowthruster control Interceptor controls Fireboy indiction The cockpit is provided with ann alround enclosure consisting of clears and canvas which can be used when at mooring or anchored but should be removed when under way. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is simple and in good condition appearing to have had very little use. . Adequate natuaral light and good lighting (not LED) is provided. A forward escape to the fore deck is provided via a acylic hatch. The electrical switchboard is mounted forward in the saloon and is eaily operated. Ready access to the bilge an bilge poump is provided. The small starboard side galley consists of:


Sink with worktop, Microwave oven Hot plae Undercounter fridge The accommodation is fitted wth two self-contained sea water cooled air conditioning sytems which operated well from the generator power supply. The fresh water tank is located below the aft cabin berth and black and grey water tanks are below the cabin deck. Water pressure and temperatiure was found adquate. The small heads includes an electic toilet, washbasin and shower – all in good clean operational condition. MACHINERY The machinery space was well laid out although access was tight. Fuel tanks were located outboard of the engines forward end. The space is clean and dry with no unpleasent odours. Access to all routine service points for main engines and generator is possible. The generator was found clean and free of any oil , water or exhaust leaks. The sound enclousre appeared effective and little engine noise waas nted in the accommodation. Some load switching would be necessary in prcticeto prevent generator overload – partiularly from the galley appliance use. Main engines are well mounted and instalation appears to be of a high standard. Good quality Racor filters provide secondary fuel filtrationand warning of water inm the fuel. The high fuel return rate on these common rail engine (typically only 1/3 of the fuel being pumped is burnt the rest recyles back to the tanks) ensures that fuel is kept well filtered as long as fuel filters are regularly changed. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This vessel had two simple electrical systems; 12VDC and 220VAC. 220VAC is supplied from either shore power or generator. 12VDC is provided from batteries charged from 220VAC battery charger and or the main engine alternators. Batteries are split between house and engine start and voltages appeared normal. A simple well laid out battery selector and separate switchboard is provided. No deficiencies were noted on the panel. INTERNAL STRUCTURE Internal structure could be observed in only a very few locations. Where inspected no abnormalities were observed.


SEA TRIAL

The engines were run on a short sea trial in Port Shelter between Pak Sha Wan and Shelter Island. Weather was fine and dry with some chop. Fuel tanks indicated 1/2 full. Five persons on board. The twin Volvo engines started readily with minimal smoke and no oil film on the water. Gear engagement was smooth with no noticeable noise. Throughout sea trials the exhausts were clean and engines operated smoothly within normal operating perameters.

Engine RPM FW Temp °C

Oil Press Bar

Engine hrs

Speed Kts

Port 2800 85 4.6 288 21.6 Starboard 2800 85 4.8 288 Port 3200 85 4.9 29.4 Starboard 3200 85 4.9

Maximum power is indicated at 3500rpm. High idle speed was not checked. It is likely the Captain didn’t put the throttles to Wide Open and that is the probable reason for the lower top speed and lower engine maximum rpm.

ENGINE OIL SAMPLE REPORT

Engine lubricating oil samples were drawn from both engine sumps and analyzed at China Engineers Ltd. The results are attached no observations or deficiencies are noted.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

The safety equipment on board appeared substantially up to the standards of Hong Kong MarDep.

Safety Requirements as by Hong Kong MarDep Codes of Practice Class 4 Actual Provision

A bilge pump of sufficient capacity should be provided for any vessel of length (L) 8 meters and above.

2 x 12Vdc bilge pumps are provided all are working. Permanently installed manual bilge pump in cockpit

At least one anchor of adequate weight is to be installed with anchor chain of adequate size, length and strength for its intended purpose.

Provided with windlass and chain locker

2 x 2.3kg portable dry powder fire extinguisher or equivalent

Service

Engine room 2 x 2.3kg dry powder or 2 x 1.5kg CO2 fire extinguisher

Service existing permanently mounted Seafire system

2 x fire bucket w/ lanyard may be substituted by an equal number of portable dry powder fire extinguishers each of a capacity of not less than 4.5 kg of dry powder or equivalent

2 x buckets with lanyard provided


Lifejackets for 100% of crew with recent manufacture or test date.-

Provided. Nb Captain is responsible for ensuring adequate operational safety gear is on board whenever the vessel proceeds from port. That includes ensuring appropriate number of children’s lifejackets are aboard.

2 x Lifebuoys - Diameter of 760mm capable of supporting 2 persons. To be placed so they can float free.

Marked with vessel registration number or name

1 x Floating lifeline Minimum length of 18m Not sighted

2 x Black ball - Dimensions commensurate with size of vessel

Not sighted

1 x Black diamond - Dimensions commensurate with size of vessel

Not sighted

1 x Ship bell or other means of sound signaling Horn provided

In addition MSES recommend the following also be provided: Charts of Hong Kong water (Mardep produces a useful chart book updated annually)

A fire blanket should be provided adjacent to cooking place

VHF radio (mobile phones are often out of signal range)

A First Aid Manual and First Aid Kit. The contents and storage of the First Aid Kit shall reflect the likely conditions and duration of the passage, and the number of crew

RECOMMENDATIONS Immediate Review and service safety equipment. Consider MSES recommendation for additional items. Critical – to be undertaken within three months

1. In absence of maintenance records MSES recommend servicing generator and main engines including observing manufacturers recommend actions with regards to replacement of out drive anodes, oil and rubber boots. At or before next haul out:

1. Replace gas strut for cockpit BBQ cover. 2. Topsides to be heavy duty polished to restore original lustre.

CONCLUSION This yacht appears to have had little use and is in good condition. The basic GRP structure is sound and the engine and other equoipment is reliable and well supported by repairers in Hong Kong. Several tasks remain to be attended as listed above. Buyer is advised that compliance with Mardep requirements is generally considered a warranty item in any marine insurance and absence for full compliance can lead to cover being denied.


The stability of the vessel is not assessed as part of this report and should always be considered before proceeding from safe haven as well as the vessel’s full compliance with the COLREGS. This survey was carried out on behalf of our instructing client and the report is intended solely for his use. This survey was carried out to the best of our knowledge and ability and the report issued without prejudice to the interests of any concerned party. Neither Marine Surveys & Engineering Services Ltd, nor the undersigned, shall be held responsible for any error of judgment or omission of facts. Issued in Hong Kong 18th December 2017 by Marine Surveys & Engineering Services Ltd. We have made personal inspections of the vessel that is the subject of this report.

Richard Lamble IEng IMarEng MIMarEST MIIMS DipMarSur Registered Marine Surveyor Attached: Glossary of terms Photographs Oil analysis result


GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anodes, or ‘sacrificial anode’ is an anode attached to a metal object, such as a boat or underground tank, to inhibit the object's corrosion. The anode is electrolytically decomposed while the object remains free of damage. In a sea-water environment they are usually made of zinc.

Bilge pump, a pump that pumps out bilge water that has collected at the lowest part in the bilge.

Bilge, the deepest part in the boats’ hull. Usually under floorboards.

Black water, liquid discharged from toilets.

Bulwark, The part of a ship's side that is above the upper deck

Cleat, device made of metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast etc.

Float switch, a switch that is activated by a raised bilge water level. Usually switches on bilge pumps and high water alarms.

Gelcoat, a material used to provide a high-quality finish on the visible surface of a boat.

Grey water, water discharged from sinks, faucets and showers.

GRP, Glass Reinforced Fiber.

Heat exchanger, a device used to transfer heat from a fluid on one side of a barrier to a fluid on the other side without bringing the fluids into contact with each other. E.g. Engine coolant can be cooled down with sea water in a heat exchanger and thus not having corrosive salt water cooling the engine directly.

Port, Left side of boat when looking from aft to bow.

RPM, revolutions per minute

Seacock, a valve on the hull of a boat, permitting water to flow into the boat, such as for cooling an engine.

Starboard, right side of boat when looking from aft to bow.

Stern, the rear or aft-most part of a ship or boat

Sump box, a box in which waste water is collected in which usually an automatic activated bilge pump is installed that pumps the waste water out and overboard.

Through-hull or ‘tru-hull’, fittings attached through the hull to which a sea cock and hose, a transducer, or other device is attached.

Transom, the surface that forms the stern of a vessel

Sealine SC35 ‐ condition report 2017 photo file© Page 1 of 5

Starboard bow Starboard quarter

Bow thruster Duo‐prop outboard drives

Hull planning rails straight & true Barnacles growing on outdrive rubber boots


Opening portlight in topsides Low gloss on starboard side gel coat

Helm station Swim platform

Clean interior fitout Galley


Main switchboard Batteries

Fresh water tank Easy clean heads

Un‐used fridge Safety equipment


Forward bilge pump Entertainment system

Additional safety equipment Fuel filtration

Port fuel tank Hot water heater


Generator engine Aft bilge pump

Battery charger & outdrive hydraulic unit Battery selector panel

Hot water heater connection to engine Galvanic isolator

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