Vessel Name

SEA CHASE III

Survey Date/Scope of Survey

A Full Condition & Value Survey including a Full Systems Survey & Sea Trial for the purpose of Pre-Purchase Evaluation was conducted 11/14/09.  Vessel bottom inspected 11/19/09.  Buyer Mr. Fuentes was present at time of survey and sea trial.

Survey Location

New England Boatworks
Portsmouth, RI - USA

Afloat/Ashore

Afloat/mast stepped/starboard side to dock – 11/11/09
Ashore/mast unstepped – 11/19/09

Documentation No.

Vessel not documented

Hailing Port

None

Registration No.

MS2666KL

Vessel Type

Auxiliary Powered Sailing Vessel –Sloop Rig

Builder

Beneteau Yachts
Beneteau USA – Marion, SC 29571
Designer: Group Finot

Model

Beneteau 311

Year Built

2001

H.I.N.

BEY77054J001

LOA

• 32’ 4”

LWL

• 28’ 10”

Beam

• 10’ 7”

Draft

• 4’ 11”

Gross Reg. Tons

Weight

• 8,047 lbs.

Fuel

• 17 gal.

Water

• 48 gal.

Holding Tank

• 8 gal.

Construction

Single skinned FRP construction with grid/pan design.  Grid fastened to hull via adhesive bonding.

• No evidence of bonding failures as viewed.

Hull/Exterior Finish

White gelcoat with grey/green boot stripes and single green cove stripe. 

• Occasional surface scratches evidenced port/starboard and bow entrance.
• No other scratches, gouges, or irregularities evidenced.
• Exterior is in Good Condition as viewed.

Bottom

Bottom inspected visually and with percussion sounding and moisture meter.

• Ablative antifouling paint in use with occasional irregular surface and evidence of poor adhesion. 
• Visual inspection revealed no evidence of osmotic activity (blisters).  

• Percussion sounding revealed no evidence of voids or delamination.
• No elevated readings obtained with moisture meter.
• Bottom is in Good Condition as inspected.

Keel

Fin keel design with flared foot.  Ballast secured to hull via S/S fasteners.

• No visible evidence of recent groundings.
• Keel bolts display no visible evidence of corrosion.

Ballast

Iron (2,425 lbs.)

Keel/Hull Junction

No visible irregularities evidenced.

Rudder

Spade design with S/S post/frame, foam core, FRP sheathing.

• No visible irregularities or evidence of impact.
• No increased play evidenced at lower bearing.

• Percussion sounding revealed no evidence of voids or delamination.
• No elevated readings obtained with moisture meter.
• Rudder is in Good Condition.

Swim Platform

Molded to hull/deck and fitted with folding S/S boarding ladder and white vinyl rub rail.

• Occasional gelcoat crazing evidenced on platform edges.
• Boarding ladder securely fastened and operates freely.

Notes

Construction

Main Decks: White gelcoat with white patterned nonskid decking.   Overlapping flange/balsa cored design with deck/hull joint concealed by slotted aluminum toe rail.  
Cockpit: White gelcoat with teak planking settees secured via adhesive.

Condition

Decks inspected visually and with percussion sounding.  Unable to accurately utilize moisture meter due to inclement weather.
Main Deck Area:

• Occasional evidence of gelcoat crazing in proximity to bow stem fitting.
• Percussion sounding revealed rare evidence of void/ delamination port midship.  Area less than 1” in diameter.  No recommendations at this time.
• No evidence of below deck leaks in proximity to deck/hull junction where inspection possible.
• Main Deck is in Good Condition as inspected.

Cabin Top Area:

• Occasional evidence of gelcoat crazing in proximity to mast step and grab rail bases.
• Percussion sounding revealed no evidence of voids or delamination.
• Cabin Top is in Good Condition as inspected.

Cockpit Area:

• Occasional evidence of gelcoat crazing in proximity to lazarette hatch edges and cockpit sole.
• Teak planking securely fastened with no irregular planking evidenced.
• Approximately 1” gelcoat irregularity evidenced starboard/forward cockpit in proximity to winch handle holder.
• Percussion sounding revealed evidence of delamination in proximity to crazing on cockpit sole*.  Circular crazing/delamination suggestive of possible previous impact.
• Cockpit is in Good Condition as inspected.

Notes

*Areas where delamination evidenced marked with pencil and reviewed with buyer at time of survey.

Stanchions, Lifelines & Grab rails

26” S/S stanchions with aluminum bases fastened to toe rail. 

• Rails straight securely fastened.

Double vinyl coated wire lifelines with turnbuckle adjustment and boarding gates port/starboard.

• Occasional rust stains evidenced in proximity to swaged fittings.
• Turnbuckles properly pinned.
• Lifelines are in Good Condition.

Cabin top fitted with teak grab rails, S/S transom grab rails.

• Rails securely fastened.

Bow rail

(1) Piece S/S tube construction.

• Rail displays slight bend to starboard.
• Rail securely fastened.

Stern rail

(2) Piece S/S tube construction fitted with mid-transom boarding gate and opposing “catbird” seats.

• Rails securely fastened.

Hatches/Port lights

(2) Opening hatches, (2) fixed hull mount ports, (8) opening ports, Lexan hatch boards. 

• No evidence of leaks.
• Vessel fitted with hatch screens/shades.

Chocks & Cleats

(2) Aluminum open-bodied bow cleats with stem fitting chocks, (2) aluminum open-bodied stern cleats with toe rail chocks.

• All cleats/chocks securely fastened.
• Vessel not fitted with midship cleats.

Exterior Wood

Good Condition

Notes

Industry standards recommend bedding of deck hardware at approximately 10 year intervals or as needed as routine maintenance.

Pulpit

Aluminum stem fitting with single anchor roller offset to starboard.

• Securely fastened with no irregularities evidenced.

Anchor(s)

(1) 25 lb. Plow design

• Shackle not safety wired.

Rode

One complete set of approximately:

• 20’ 3/8” chain with 150 1/2” triple strand line.

Anchor Windlass

N/A

Anchor Locker

Foredeck fitted with recessed anchor locker.

• Locker hatch securely fastened and fitted with locking mechanism.

Notes

Anchor locker drain vent/clamshell damaged/not in place

Spars

Anodized aluminum mast and boom.

• No visual evidence of corrosion in proximity to hardware attachment points as viewed.
• Mast heel displays no visual evidence of corrosion.
• No visual irregularities at gooseneck fitting.

Mast Step/Mounting

Deck stepped design with S/S post supported via FRP tabbed transverse supports. 

• No evidence of FRP tabbing failures in proximity to transverse supports.
• No corrosion evidenced at compression post base.
• Mast step is in Good Condition. 

Standing Rigging

1 X 19 S/S wire with swaged fittings.

• No visible irregularities.

Turnbuckles

Chrome plated bronze/open-bodied design with toggle mounts.

• Turnbuckles properly pinned.
• Occasional worn chrome evidenced.

Chain plates

S/S plates fastened to decking and fitted with S/S backing plates. 

• No evidence of corrosion as viewed.
• No evidence of below deck leaks.
• Chainplates are in Good Condition.

Furling Headstay

Single line operation with sectional aluminum foils.

• No visual irregularities at lower drum.         

Furling Main

N/A – Vessel fitted with Doyle Stackpack

Notes

Industry standards recommend replacement of wire standing rigging at approximately 10-15 year intervals or as needed.
*Recommend full upper rig inspection for increased safety before venturing to sea.

Mainsheet Traveler

Lewmar 3:1 purchase mounted above companionway entrance. 

• Mainsheet shackles not safety wired.

Boom Vang

Aluminum rigid spring loaded with 4:1 manual purchase.

• No irregularities at attachment points.

Misc. Poles

Backstay Adjuster

Misc. Sheets/etc.

All sheets/halyards/blocks appear serviceable

Line Clutches

All lines lead aft to cockpit.

• Line clutches operate freely.

Notes

(2) Lewmar 30 self-tailing/two-speed, (2) Lewmar 40 self-tailing/two-speed.

• All winches chrome plated bronze construction.
• All winches spin freely with no increased play at base.

Sails not completely inspected at time of survey (viewed from decking).

• Headsail leech line cover fails to maintain position (Velcro damaged).

• Recommend inspection and laundering of sails at sail loft as routine maintenance.

Shaft

1” S/S construction. 

• No evidence of corrosion.
• Shaft rotates freely

Coupling

Thru-bolted flange design.

• No irregularities evidenced.

Packing Gland

Volvo-Penta dripless design with water injection.

• No visible irregularities.

Bearings

Single cutless pressed in S/S shaft log.

• No increased play evidenced. 

End Cap

FRP skeg fitted with S/S shaft log.

• No evidence of corrosion.
• No evidence of movement when sounded with rubber mallet.

Propeller

(2) Blade fixed bronze (11RH X 10P). 

• No evidence of corrosion. 
• No irregularities at blade tips.
• Securely fastened.

Cathodic Protection

Passive Design – Shaft mounted cone anode in Good Condition

Line Cutters

N/A

Notes

Rudder Gland/Log

FRP shaft tube extends above waterline.

• No irregularities evidenced at hull attachment points.

Method

Whitlock wheel steering on pedestal.  Cable on quadrant design.

• Pedestal and guard securely fastened.

Operation

Wheel moved “stop to stop” for inspection. 

• No increased play/resistance evidenced.
• Full range of motion evidenced.
• Wheel brake tested and operational.

Bow Thruster

You Wish!!

Notes

Compass

(1) Plastimo binnacle

Radios

(1) Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF

Loran

GPS

Radar

Fathometer

(1) Raymarine ST60

Wind Instruments

(1) Raymarine ST60, (1) windex

Speed/Log

(1) Raymarine ST60 – transducer spins freely

Clock/Barometer

Autopilot

(1) Raytheon ST4000+ wheel pilot

• Single leg on autopilot not in place (rubber “support” in place between autopilot and pedestal).

Notes

Electronics inspected for operation at time of systems survey.

Accommodations

Step down main companionway with full galley to port, double berth aft.  Navigation station opposite to starboard with head aft.  Main saloon forward fitted with centerline folding table and opposing bench settees. V-berth forward.

Cushions

Full and in Good Condition.

Escape Route

Opening hatch in V-berth, opening door in aft cabin, companionway entrance in main saloon

Bulkheads

Cherry veneer over marine grade plywood.

• Good Condition.

Joiner Work

Cherry veneer in Good Condition

Interior Finish

Composite liner with cherry battens.

Soles

Cherry veneer over marine grade plywood with bilge access panels. 

• Panels open freely.
• Sole is in Good Condition.

Lockers & Drawers

Positive latch design

• Open/close freely with no evidence of mold or mildew.

Bilges

Dry/clean

Notes

Interior of vessel is in Very Good Condition.

Stove

First Wave S/S (2) burner stove with oven.

• Flexible hose at stove back

Fuel

(1) 10 lb. aluminum tank fitted with current valve design.

• System fitted with solenoid valve as required.
• System fitted with pressure gauge as required.

Storage

Self-contained/vented locker

Insulation/
Woodwork Protection

Good

Ventilation

Good

Plumbing

Low pressure hose

Refrigeration

Frigoboat top loader – evaporator plate design

Compressor, Plumbing, etc.

Air-cooled compressor with adequate ventilation

Water Heater

Atwood (6) gal. with engine heat exchanger

No evidence of leaks in proximity.

Pressure Water

(1) Shurflo 3.3 GPM with in-line filter

Sinks & Drains

Single S/S - Drains overboard.

Plumbing, etc.

Rubber tubing

Notes

Toilets

(1) Jabsco manual – raw water flush

Holding Tanks

(1) 8 gal. polybutylene

Vented: 

Overboard

Valves & Plumbing

From head: Waste directed to holding tank or direct overboard via Y-valve

• Direct overboard valve not secured in locked position as required.

Tank emptied via deck pump-out fitting.

Showers

(1) Hand held/wet head, (1) transom shower

Shower Sump Pumps

(1) Jabsco 2.8 GPM – serves double-duty as bilge pump (ball valve beneath head sink directs from bilge to shower pan)

Notes

Construction

(1) Polyethylene tank

• No odor/fuel residue evidenced in proximity to tank.

• Unable to access build data plaque

Fill/Vent Hose

Tank vented overboard.

• Fill/vent hoses properly clamped where accessible. 

How Secured

Metal brackets

Valves & Plumbing

USCG Type A hose in use.  Shutoff mounted in aft cabin

• Shut-off operates freely.

Gauges

Fuel gauge at helm

Notes

Construction

(1) Polyethylene tank

• No evidence of leaks in proximity to tank.

Vent, I/B, O/B

Overboard

How Secured

Metal brackets

Valves & Plumbing

Reinforced vinyl hose

Gauges

Not fitted

Notes

Bilge

(1) Jabsco 2.8 GPM, (1) Plastimo manual

Shower Sump

(1) Jabsco 2.8 GPM

Washdown

Freshwater

(1) Shurflo 3.3 GPM

Refrigerator

Air-Conditioning

Notes

Pumps inspected for operation at time of systems survey

Material

Bronze construction/mushroom design. 

• No evidence of movement when sounded with rubber mallet.
• No evidence of corrosion.

Valves/Sea Cocks

Bronze ball valves

Strainers

Engine and cutless bearing raw water intakes fitted with bronze hull mount strainers.

• Strainers securely fastened with no evidence of corrosion.

Access

Good

Clamps

Double S/S clamps

Condition

All valves inspected for proper operation.

• All valves open and close freely. 

Notes

Shore Power, Connections, Cables

(1) Marinco deck fitting, (1) 50’ power cord.

• No irregularities at terminal fittings.

Distribution Panel

Circuit breakers at main panel

• Main breaker mounted at main panel

Meters/Polarity Indicator

Reverse polarity and power indicator lamps

Inverter

Battery Charger

(1) Sentry 20-amp/multi-bank

Wiring

Neat and organized

Outlets

Outlets in head/galley GFCI design/protected as required

Notes

Batteries

(2) Group 24/wet-cell design

• Positive terminals not fitted with protective covers as required.

Secured & Ventilated

Batteries not in acid proof trays as required.
Batteries not securely fastened as required (display greater than 1” movement – port battery strap damaged)

Isolators/Switches

(2) Keyed/toggle in aft cabin

Distribution Panel

Circuit breakers at main panel

• Main fuse mounted in engine compartment

Meters

(1) DC volts

Wiring

Neat/organized

Grounding System

Engine block

Notes

Make

Yanmar

Model

2GM20F

Location

Beneath companionway entrance

No. Cyl.

2

H.P.

18 @ 3600 RPM

Hours

789.5

Ser. No.

06208

Diesel fitted with (1) remote Racor and (1) engine-mounted filter. 

• Fuel clean as viewed from Racor bowl.

Cooling System

Fresh-water cooled. 

• Coolant level adequate.

Sea Strainer

Vetus in-line and bronze hull mount

Exhaust System

Vetus waterlift design – properly clamped

Electrical System

55-amp alternator (est.) with internal regulator. 

• Belt properly tensioned.

Ventilation

Passive

Reduction Gear

Kanzaki XM2P

Engine Beds

Engine mounts thru-bolted to FRP tabbed stringers.

• Mounts appear serviceable.

• Stringers display no evidence of tabbing failures.

Drip Pan

Disposable pad not in place

Instruments & Monitoring

RPM and fuel gauges, audio/visual alarms for coolant/charging/oil pressure

Controls

Volvo-Penta combination throttle/transmission lever mounted on pedestal.

• Lever operates freely.
• Shut-off operates freely.

Oils

Engine: Dirty with no visual evidence of water contamination.
Transmission: Clean with no visual evidence of water contamination.

Notes

Water heater hose chafing on starboard engine stringer.

PFDs (no. & type)

(2) Type II

Throwable PFD

(1) Type IV

Life Rafts

Fire Extinguishers

Portable: (1) BI

Fixed:

Extinguishers not fitted with current inspection tags

Ventilation

Passive

Sounding Device

Bell

Backfire Flame Arrester

Visual Distress Signals

Expired

Plaques

Fitted

Emergency Steering

Tiller on board

Sensors

Vessel not fitted with smoke/CO sensors as required (NFPA)

Notes

Recommend review of all required safety equipment before venturing to sea (see attached).

Navigation Lights

Fitted

Search Lights

First Aid Kit

Wooden Plugs

Cockpit Drains

Self-draining cockpit – no obstructions

Notes

Tender/Outboard

Davits

Entertainment Center

 (1) JVC AM/FM/CD player

Air Conditioning

Heating System

Dodgers, Biminis

Misc. Inventory

Misc. lines and fenders, composite cockpit table

RPM

Temp-F

Oil-PSI

Volts

Slow

700

160

No

13.6

Half

1800

175

Alarms

13.6

Full

3600

175

13.6

Cruise

2000

175

13.6

Cooling System

Engine pumps water freely with no evidence of leaks

Charging System

Tested and operational

Exhaust System

No evidence of leaks

Raw Water Strainers

No evidence of leaks

Packing Glands

Propeller: No evidence of leaks
Rudder: No evidence of leaks

Oil/Fuel Leaks

No evidence of leaks

Ignition

quick

X

hesitant

won’t start

Transmission

quick

X

hesitant

won’t engage

Steering Response

quick

X

hesitant

slow

Throttle Response

quick

X

hesitant

slow

Bow Thruster

Gauges/Alarms

Gauges/alarms appear operational.

Oils

Post sea trial inspection revealed no visual evidence of water contamination.

Notes

Engine pulled freely to full RPM as stated

Electronics

Electronics tested and operational.
Autopilot not inspected underway.
Knot meter powers up (vessel inspected dockside).

Fresh water

System maintains pressure.
Water heater tested and operational.

Galley

Refrigerator tested and operational.
Stove and solenoid tested and operational.
System maintains pressure with no evidence of leaks.

Head

Head draws and evacuates freely.
Sump pump tested and operational.

Navigational lights

Tested and operational

A/C

Battery charger tested and operational.
AC outlets display evidence of reverse polarity.
GFCI outlets tested and operational.

Generator

N/A

D/C

Interior lamps tested and operational.
DC voltmeter at main panel not operational.

Heating/Air conditioning

N/A

Thru-Hull Valves

No evidence of leaks in proximity

Bilge Pumps

Tested and operational

Windlass

N/A

Notes

Left Bank

Right Bank

Left Bank

Right Bank

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6