Ensuring Your Recreational Investment: Boat Pre-Purchase Inspections
Hastings Marine and Engineering offers expert boat pre-purchase inspections to allow prospective buyers to be fully informed when negotiating to buy their dream boat. A lot of emotion goes into a big investment, and finding out your new “dream” boat is a dud after purchasing it can really take the enjoyment out of what should be an exciting venture.
Our Pre-Purchase Boat Inspection Service
A pre-purchase boat inspection with our Brisbane experts covers all vital aspects of a smooth sailing vessel. The main details we examine include the following:
Hull Condition
Examining all areas below and above the waterline, checking for any signs of damage, osmosis, or repairs. The deck, superstructure, windows, and seals are also inspected.
Machinery Condition
Engines, alternators, propellers, propeller shafts, anchor winches, onboard pumps, air-conditioning systems, and steering systems are tested for reliability and performance.
Hull Fittings & Valves
We meticulously assess the condition and functionality of all fittings and valves, understanding their critical roles in maintaining the vessel’s overall safety and seaworthiness.
Fire Protection & Safety Equipment
Fixed fire equipment, portable fire fighting apparatus, fire pumps, protection linings, pyrotechnics, liferafts, lifejackets, and lifebuoys are evaluated for efficacy, compliance, and condition.
Navigation Equipment
Radios, the Automatic Identification System (AIS), radar, GPS, and sounders are tested for clear operation. Navigation lights are checked for visibility and compliance.
Sails & Rigging
Checking the conditions of sails, masts, stays, and self-furling devices. Our experts look for signs of wear, damage, or necessary repairs to check they can handle the demands of the sea.
Electrical Systems
The AC/DC wiring is assessed to verify it meets safety standards. Switchboards, bonding, and shore power connections are all reviewed for proper operation and safety compliance.
Ground Tackle
Lastly, we evaluate the anchor and its chain for strength and condition, as these critical components must be reliable in all weather conditions to secure the boat when at anchor.
