SAILBOAT
EVALUATION CHECKLIST
BOAT MAKE: LOA: LWL: BEAM: DRAFT:
YEAR BUILT: SN: TYPE:
DESCRIPTION: LAST
SURVEYED:
1.0 SAMPLE QUALTIY INDICATORS
1.1 Quality of fiberglass:
1.2 Condition of wood:
1.2.1: Interior:
1.2.3: Exterior:
1.3 Finish of bins and lockers:
1.4 Cleanliness of bins and lockers:
1.5 Condition of bilge:
1.6 Condition of winches:
1.7 Log available for inspection?
2.0 KEEL AND BALLAST
2.1 Centerboard
2.1.1
Trunk:
2.1.2
Hinge:
2.1.3 Lifting mechanism:
2.2 Keel Shape:
2.3 Ballast material:
2.3.1 Enclosed or exposed:
2.4 Keel bolts and access:
2.5 General condition of keel:
3.0 HULL
3.1 Fairness:
3.2 Finish:
3.3 Fiberglass
3.3.1
Gel Coat: Print-through,
crazing, cracks
3.3.2
De-lamination, voids, core rot, moisture
3.3.3
Blisters
3.3.4
Barrier coat:
3.4 Wood
3.5 Metal
3.6 Ferro-cement
3.7 Insulation:
3.8 Rub rail:
3.9 Thru-hull fittings not evaluated
elsewhere
3.9.1
Type:
3.9.2
Condition:
3.9.3
Valves:
4.0 DECK
4.1 Hull/deck joint:
4.2 Fiberglass
4.2.1
Stiffness:
4.2.2
Gel coat:
4.2.3
Non-skid:
4.2.4
Core and voids:
4.2.5
Leaks:
4.3 Wood
4.4 Metal
4.5 Teak
4.6 Foredeck--comments:
4.7 Side deck--comments:
4.8 Toe rail/bulwarks:
4.9 Life lines:
4.10 Pulpits:
4.11 Handholds:
5.0 COCKPIT
5.1 Comfort:
5.2 Size:
5.3 Drainage:
5.4 Companionway
5.4.1
Sill or Bridge deck:
5.4.2
Hatchboards:
5.4.3
Sea hood:
5.5 Lockers
5.5.1
Fasteners/Hasps:
5.5.2
Scuppers/Drains:
5.5.3
Size:
5.6 Coamings:
5.7 Bimini:
5.8 Dodger:
5.9 Awning:
6.0 STEERING
6.1 Forward visibility:
6.2 Compass visibility:
6.3 Instruments visibility:
6.4 Engine controls access:
6.5 Running rigging access:
6.6 Type of steering:
6.7 Steering system play:
6.8 Steering system binding:
6.9 Steering system stops:
6.10 Ease of maintenance:
6.11 Tiller
6.11.1 Finish:
6.12 Wheel
6.12.1 Make:
6.12.2 Number of turns lock to lock:
6.12.3 Size:
6.13 Emergency tiller:
6.14 Rudder
6.14.1 Type:
6.14.2 Size:
6.14.3 Location:
6.14.4 Rudder tube:
6.14.5 Rudderpost bearings:
6.14.6 Pintles and gudgeons:
6.15 Wind vane:
6.16 Autopilot:
7.0 STANDING RIGGING
7.1 Type of sail plan:
7.1.1
Main Measurements: I: E: P: J:
7.2 Rig Complexity
7.2.1
Number of stays:
7.2.2
Diameter of stays:
7.2.3
Size of mast:
7.2.4
Location of chain plates:
7.3 Keel stepped mast
7.3.1
Tie rod:
7.3.2
Step:
7.3.3
Heel bolted:
7.3.4
Partners:
7.3.5
Mast boot:
7.3.6
Leaks:
7.4 Deck stepped mast
7.4.1
Step or tabernacle:
7.4.2
Compression post:
7.4.3
Deck reinforcement:
7.4.4
Leaks:
7.4.5
Erection system:
7.5 Masts Main Mizzen
7.5.1
Mast tune:
7.5.2
Masthead fitting:
7.5.3
Spreaders and struts:
7.5.4
Tangs:
7.5.5
Drain hole:
7.5.6
Height above DWL:
7.6 Boom Main Mizzen
7.6.1
Cockpit Clearance:
7.6.2
Gooseneck:
7.6.3
Boom gallows:
7.6.4
Trimming controls:
7.7 Jib and staysail booms
7.8 Spar corrosion, cracks, finish
7.9 Stays
7.9.1
Terminals:
7.9.2
Toggles:
7.9.3
Clevis pins:
7.9.4
Cotter pins:
7.9.5
Turnbuckles:
7.9.6
Backstay adjuster:
7.9.7
Running backstays:
7.10 Chain plates
7.10.1 Stem head:
7.10.2 Side stays:
7.10.3 Backstay:
7.11 Bowsprit
7.11.1 Platform:
7.11.2 Anchor roller:
8.0 RUNNING RIGGING
8.1 Halyards and leads
8.1.1
Mainsail:
8.1.2
Foresail:
8.1.3
Spinnaker:
8.2 Sheets
8.2.1
Mainsheet:
8.2.2
Jib sheet:
8.2.3
Traveler:
8.3 Mainsail reefing:
8.4 Mainsail Controls
8.4.1
Cunningham:
8.4.2
Outhaul:
8.4.3
Downhaul:
8.4.4
Topping lift:
8.4.5
Vang:
8.4.6
Preventer:
8.4.7
Lazy Jacks or Dutchman:
8.5 Furling System(s):
8.6 Winches
8.6.1 Primaries
8.6.1.1 Make: Type: Condition:
8.6.2 Secondaries
8.6.2.1 Make: Type: Condition:
8.6.3
Halyards
8.6.3.1 Make Type: Condition:
8.6.4
Others:
8.7 Spinnaker Pole:
8.7.1
Mast track and gear:
8.8 Traveler Set-up:
9.0 SAILS & CONDITION
9.1 Main:
9.2 Jib:
9.3 Genoas:
9.4 Staysails:
9.5 Mizzen:
9.6 Spinnaker:
9.7 Storm:
9.8 Others:
9.9 Total Square Footage (100%
Foretriangle):
10.0 ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
10.1 Type ENGINE TRANSMISSION
10.1.1 Manufacturer:
10.1.2 Model #:
10.1.3 Cylinders:
10.1.4 Horsepower:
10.1.5 Hours:
10.1.6 Appearance and Condition:
10.2 Cooling System Type
10.2.1
Raw water only
10.2.2
Fresh water with heat exchanger
10.3 Outboards
10.3.1 Shaft length, gearing, prop size:
10.3.2 Weight:
10.3.3 Mounting:
10.3.4 Controls:
10.3.5 Electrics:
10.3.6 Condition:
10.4 Fuel tank storage:
10.5 Inboards-General
10.5.1 Location and general access:
10.5.2 Ease of removal:
10.5.3 Access
10.5.3.1 Changing belts:
10.5.3.2 Compression release:
10.5.3.3 Engine and heat exchanger zincs:
10.5.3.4 Engine/Shaft alignment:
10.5.3.5 Exhaust anti-siphon valve:
10.5.3.6 Freshwater drain:
10.5.3.7 Freshwater fill:
10.5.3.8 Freshwater pump:
10.5.3.9 Fuel bleed screw:
10.5.3.10 Fuel filters:
10.5.3.11 Fuel pump:
10.5.3.12 Fuel Shutoff:
10.5.3.13 Head bolts for torqueing:
10.5.3.14 Injectors:
10.5.3.15 Ignition system (gas):
10.5.3.16 Engine oil dipstick:
10.5.3.17 Engine oil fill:
10.5.3.18 Engine oil drain:
10.5.3.19 Engine oil filter:
10.5.3.20 Transmission oil dipstick:
10.5.3.21 Transmission oil fill:
10.5.3.22 Transmission oil drain:
10.5.3.23 Seawater seacock:
10.5.3.24 Seawater strainer:
10.5.3.25 Seawater pump:
10.5.3.26 Seawater drain:
10.5.3.27 Manual starter handle:
10.5.3.28 Stuffing box:
10.5.3.29 Valve adjustment:
10.5.4 Drive belts condition:
10.5.5 Cooling system type:
10.5.5.1 Grate/seawater filter:
10.5.5.2 Seacock or ball valve:
10.5.5.3 Condition of hoses, clamps:
10.5.5.4 Provision for freshwater flush:
10.5.6 Drip pan:
10.5.7 Engine bed and motor mounts:
10.5.8 Engine compartment insulation:
10.5.9 Engine fire suppression system:
10.5.10 Exhaust
10.5.10.1 Seacock or ball valve:
10.5.10.2 Anti-siphon:
10.5.10.3 Condition of hoses, clamps, fittings:
10.5.11 Fuel Tank
10.5.11.1 Number of tanks:
10.5.11.2 Capacity
10.5.11.3 Material:
10.5.11.4 Construction:
A. Baffles:
B. Inspection
port:
C. Hold-downs:
10.5.11.5 Sump:
10.5.11.6 Condition of tank(s):
10.5.11.7 Fittings:
10.5.11.8 Vent:
10.5.11.9 Fuel fill:
10.5.12 Fuel System
10.5.12.1 Condition of fuel lines, clamps:
10.5.12.2 Fuel cutoff:
10.5.12.3 Fuel Filters:
10.5.13 Engine operating gauges
10.5.13.1 Tachometer:
10.5.13.2 Ammeter and voltmeter:
10.5.13.3 Oil pressure and alarm:
10.5.13.4 Cooling temperature and alarm:
10.5.14 Propeller shaft
10.5.14.1 Alignment:
10.5.14.2 Stuffing box:
10.5.14.3 Cutlass bearing and strut:
10.5.14.4 Cutlass bearing seal:
10.5.14.5 Shaft brake:
10.5.15 Propeller
10.5.15.1 Type (2, 3, Fixed, Folding):
10.5.15.2 Size:
10.5.15.3 Location:
10.5.15.4 Condition:
10.5.15.5 Feathering:
10.5.16 Ventilation system:
10.6 Gasoline Inboard Engine
10.6.1 Ignition system:
10.6.2 Spark arrester:
10.6.3 Proper ventilation:
11.0 ELECTRICAL
11.1 Bonding
11.1.1
#8 wire connecting engine, shaft, stuffing box, bronze shoe, thru-hulls
11.2 Lightning ground:
11.3 Electrical panel
11.3.1 Location
11.3.2 Separate 12 volt and 120 volt?
11.4 Charging
11.4.1 Alternator Capacity
11.4.2 Ease of Drive-belt replacement:
11.4.3 Charger Type & Capacity:
11.4.4 Solar/Wind/Other:
11.5 Batteries
11.5.1 Number:
11.5.2 Type:
11.5.3 Industry Std. #:
11.5.3 Capacity
11.5.4 Secured in enclosed boxes:
11.5.5 Cut-off switch:
11.6 GFI on 120-volt input:
11.7 Lighting
11.7.1 Interior:
11.7.2 Deck/spreader:
11.7.3 Running:
11.7.4 Cockpit courtesy:
11.7.5 Anchor:
11.7.6 Emergency strobe:
11.7.7 Other:
12.0 VENTILATION
12.1 Type:
12.2 Dorades:
12.3 Storm shutters:
12.4 Interior ventilation:
12.5 Need for additional ventilation:
13.0 HEAD
13.1 Type:
13.2 Condition:
13.3 Holding tank system:
13.4 Seacocks
13.5 Y-Valve: Locked off?:
13.6 Anti-siphon:
13.7 Condition of hoses, clamps:
13.8 Noticeable odor:
14.0 WATER SYSTEM
14.1 Tanks
14.1.1 Number of tanks:
14.1.2 Location of tanks:
14.1.3 Material:
14.1.4 Capacity:
14.1.5 Construction:
14.1.6 Cleanliness:
14.1.7 Access to interiors:
14.1.8 Fills:
14.1.9 Vents:
14.1.10 Condition of hoses, clamps
14.2 Pumps
14.2.1 Bilge pumps:
14.2.2 Shower sump:
14.2.3 Condition of hoses, clamps
14.3 Sinks
14.3.1 Galley
14.3.1.1 Depth and location:
14.3.1.2 Seacock:
14.3.1.3 Condition of hoses and clamps:
14.3.2 Head
14.3.2.1 Depth and location:
14.3.2.2 Seacock:
14.3.2.3 Condition of hoses and clamps:
14.4 Hardware
14.4.1
Galley Faucets:
14.4.2
Head Faucets:
14.4.3
Shower Head:
14.5 Hot Water Heater
14.5.1
Capacity:
14.5.2
Location:
15.0 ICEBOX/REFRIGERATOR
15.1 Type:
15.2 Size:
15.3 Insulation:
15.4 Drain:
16.0 STOVES AND HEATERS
16.1 Stoves
16.1.1 Fuel
16.1.2 Gimbals, counterweights, locks:
16.1.3 Sea rails, pot holders:
16.1.4 Crash bar and belt:
16.1.5 Secured:
16.2 Heater
16.2.1 Fuel:
16.2.2 Crash bar:
16.2.3 Vented:
16.3 Installation
16.3.1 Fuel cutoffs (Manual/Electrical):
16.3.2 Flame out shutdown:
16.3.3 Insulation and clearance:
16.3.4 Stacks and Charlie Noble:
16.3.5 Propane locker:
16.3.6 Fuel tank or bottles:
16.3.7 Fuel pressure gauge:
16.3.8 Fuel lines and connectors:
16.3.9 Fuel shut-off switch and wiring:
16.3.9 Bilge blower and propane sniffer:
17.0 AIR CONDITIONING
17.1 Make:
17.2 Location:
17.3 Water pump make and type:
17.4 Condition of hoses:
18.0 INTERIOR
18.1 Companionway ladder:
18.2 Handholds:
18.3 Sole:
18.4 Wet locker:
18.5 Storage:
18.6 Berths:
18.6.1 Location
18.6.2 Size
18.7 Dinette:
18.8 Chart table:
18.9 Fiddles:
18.10 Heavy weather latches, gear tie
downs:
18.11 Access to thru-hull fittings:
18.12 Access to deck fittings:
18.13 Signs of leaks:
18.14 Bilge condition:
19.0 ANCHORING AND DOCKING
19.1 Cleats:
19.2 Chocks:
19.3 Anchor roller:
19.4 Anchor windlass:
19.5 Anchor locker:
19.6 Rode/chain:
19.7 Anchors
19.7.1 Number:
19.7.2 Type:
19.8 Dock lines:
19.9 Fenders:
20.0 INSTRUMENTATION &
ELECTRONICS
20.1 Compass:
20.2 Depth finder:
20.3 Knotmeter/log:
20.4 Apparent wind/speed indication:
20.5 VHF
20.5.1 Make:
20.5.2 Location:
20.5.3 Hand-held:
20.6 GPS:
20.6.1 Make:
20.6.2 Mode:
20.6.3 Charting:
20.7 Radar
20.7.1 Make
20.7.2 Model
20.7.3 Antenna location:
20.7.4 Screen location
20.8 Single Side Band Radio
20.8.1 Make & Model:
20.9 AM/FM w/Cassette or CD:
20.10 TV/Antenna:
20.11 Computer:
20.12 Inverter:
20.13 Other:
20.14 Detectors:
20.14.1 Smoke/Fire:
20.14.2 Carbon Monoxide:
21.0 SAFETY GEAR
21.1 Bilge pump
21.1.1 Type:
21.1.2 Capacity:
21.1.3 Location:
21.1.4 Thru-hull connections:
21.2 Fire extinguishers
21.2.1 Hand-Held:
21.2.2 Engine bay system:
21.3 Jack lines and harnesses:
21.4 Lifesling:
21.5 Overboard pole and horseshoe:
21.6 PFD’s
21.6.1 Number
21.6.2 Type
21.7 Radar reflector:
21.8 EPIRB
21.9 Life raft and gear
21.10 Flares: Dates:
21.11 Personal Strobe:
21.12 First Aid Kit:
21.13 Hand-Held Spotlight:
22.0 MISCELLANEOUS GEAR
22.1 Dinghy:
22.2 Dinghy motor:
22.3 Bosun's chair:
22.4 Barbacue Grill:
22.5 Spare parts
22.5.1 Engine spares
22.5.2 Pump spares
22.5.3 Head spares
22.5.4 Spare drive belts
22.5.5 Rigging spares:
23.0 HAUL-OUT INSPECTION ITEMS
23.1 Hull Bottom
23.1.1 Shape and alignment:
23.1.2 Hull to keel joint:
23.1.3 Blisters, de-lamination, cracks,
caulking, corrosion
23.1.4 Barrier coating:
23.1.5 Bottom paint:
23.1.5.1 Manufacturer
23.1.5.2 Type
23.1.5.3 Color
23.1.6 Centerboard trunk:
23.1.7 Thru-hull fittings:
23.1.8 Zincs:
23.1.9 Keel condition
23.1.9.1 Hull to keel joint
23.1.9.2 Nose and foot:
23.2 Steering
23.2.1 Rudder shape:
23.2.2 Rudder condition:
23.2.3 Rudder shaft, tube, bearings:
23.2.4 Rudder hinges, pintles, gudgeons:
23.2.5 Freeplay
23.3 Propeller
23.3.1 Type:
23.3.2 Condition:
23.3.3 Shaft:
23.3.4 Cutlass bearing-freeplay: