Samplesurvey Sail
Samplesurvey Sail
Samplesurvey Sail
VESSEL DATA
Vessel Name .................................................... Summer Breeze
Hailing Port ...................................................... Annapolis, MD
Year, Make & Model......................................... 1996 Beneteau 351 Sailboat
Hull ID #............................................................ BEYXXXXXXX96
Registration # .................................................. USCG Documentation #XXXXXXX
Registered Owner............................................ Robert P. Calm
Hull Length ...................................................... 35
Beam ................................................................ 12 6
Draft.................................................................. 5
Displacement ................................................... 12,000#
Hull Material..................................................... Fiberglass composite
Fuel Type & Engine Horsepower ................... Diesel 27-hp
Top Speed (under power) ............................... 7 knots
Intended Areas of Navigation......................... Long Island Sound & Coastal NE
VALUATION
Fair Market Value............................................. $ 85,000
Replacement Value ......................................... $150,000
Conditions of The vessel was inspected on June 8, 2007 while blocked ashore and while afloat at Billy
Survey Bobs Yacht Yard in Annapolis, MD. Weather at the time of inspection was clear and dry
with temperatures at approximately 75 - 80 degrees.
People in The inspection was conducted by Derek Rhymes of All Boat & Yacht Inspections and was
Attendance attended by John and Sally Sailor, who are the prospective purchasers. The sea trail was
attended by Joe Goodguy of Happy Yacht Sales, who is the selling broker.
General The vessel Summer Breeze is a production 1996 Beneteau Oceanus 351 sloop-rigged
Description & auxiliary sailboat. The vessel is constructed of fiberglass composite materials in
Condition of accordance with generally accepted boat building practices for its age, size and class. The
Vessel overall condition of the vessel is considered to be above average for its age, size and class.
Above average attention appears to have been paid to routine maintenance and
housekeeping.
Limitations of Unless otherwise stated, the mast and rigging were inspected from deck level only. The
Inspection navigation instruments were not checked for accuracy.
Value The above stated Fair Market Value assumes that portions of the vessel that were not
Assumptions & accessible for inspection or were not able to be operationally tested have no damage and
Methodology are in serviceable conditions. The vessels fair market value was derived by comparison of
this vessel with the average of recent actual sales data of the same model vessel of similar
age found on soldboats.com. The average value was adjusted up or down for positive and
negative issues found on this vessel.
Deck Specifics The decks and superstructure are constructed of fiberglass SEE
composite materials using a core material in accordance with RECOMMENDATIONS
generally accepted boat building practices. Where inspection
was possible, no damage or significant deterioration was noted.
Hammer percussion soundings indicated no significant areas of
delamination or voids. Analysis of the decks with a Skipper
moisture meter indicated moisture incursion into the core
material at the aft end of the cabin trunk top around the
fastenings for the companionway spray dodger.
The hull and deck are joined on an inward turning hull flange
using pop rivets and stainless steel bolts. The top of the joint is
covered by a slotted aluminum toe rail. Inspected from the
exterior there were no signs of significant damage. There is
minimal access for inspection of the hull to deck joint from the
interior of the vessel.
Hull & Deck An external lead fin keel with a bulb and winglets at the bottom is Appeared Serviceable
Appendages fastened to the hull with stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers.
No damage or signs of movement of the ballast were noted.
Personal Six Adult USCG Type II PFDs, a USCG Type IV Horseshoe Appeared Serviceable
Flotation Devices Buoy and a throwable Type IV seat cushion were aboard during
(PFDs) inspection.
Portable Fire Two USCG Size B-1 hand portable dry chemical fire Appeared Serviceable
Extinguishers extinguishers with full charges indicated on their pressure
gauges found aboard appear to comply with minimum Federal
requirements for vessels of this size.
Emergency Three 12-gauge aerial day/night signal flares with expiration Appeared Serviceable
Flares dates of July 2008 found aboard appear to comply with minimum
Federal requirements.
Horns & Bells A handheld compressed gas canister horn found aboard Appeared Serviceable
appears to comply with Federal requirements.
Placards Federally required Discharge of Oil and Disposal of Trash Appeared Serviceable
placards were sighted aboard.
Additional Safety A Lifesling man-overboard recovery device was stowed on the Not Tested
Equipment stern rail but was not removed from its container for inspection or
testing.
The engine started easily and ran well during a sea trial which
lasted approximately one hour. It operated within normal
parameters for RPM, temperature and alternator output. No
excess smoke, vibration or crankcase pressure blow-by was
noted.
Transmissions A Kanzaki KM3P marine transmission with a 2.61:1 ratio Appeared Serviceable
reduction gear is fitted. The gear oil was found to be clean and
at the correct level. No signs of leaks or unusual operation were
noted.
Engine Exhaust The exhaust consists of a welded metal seawater mixing elbow, Appeared Serviceable
rubber hoses, and a Vetus plastic waterlift muffler. There are
signs of a possible pin-hole leak at the metal elbow, although no
signs of active leaks were noted.
Engine Controls A Volvo Penta single lever gear shift and throttle control on the Appeared Serviceable
steering pedestal is connected to the machinery with jacketed
push-pull cables.
Propeller Shafts A 1 diameter stainless steel shaft is coupled directly to the Appeared Serviceable
transmission. No damage was noted.
Propellers A 16 diameter bronze 3-bladed propeller with right hand Appeared Serviceable
rotation is fitted. No damage or significant deterioration was
noted.
Shaft Struts & A cutless bearing for the propeller shaft is fitted in a fiberglass Appeared Serviceable
Bearings hull stub. No excess play between the shaft and bearing was
noted.
Shaft Glands A Volvo Penta dripless gland is fitted to the propeller shaft log. Appeared Serviceable
(Stuffing Boxes) No signs of deterioration or leaking were noted.
Cleats Cast aluminum cleats appear to be securely fastened to the deck Appeared Serviceable
structure.
Hatches Aluminum framed deck hatches with plastic lenses are installed Appeared Serviceable
on the cabin trunk top. No signs of leaks were noted.
The cockpit seat locker lids need restraints installed to allow the SEE
lids to be secured in the open position. RECOMMENDATIONS
Windows & Lewmar opening portlights are installed in the sides of the cabin Appeared Serviceable
Portlights trunk. Fixed portlights are installed in the hull topsides.
Dock Lines & A suitable number of nylon dock lines and inflatable fenders for Appeared Serviceable
Fenders the size and class vessel were found aboard.
Ground Tackle A 35-lb. Simpson Lawrence Delta anchor with a combination Appeared Serviceable
chain and 5/8 3-strand nylon rode is stowed at the bow. A 25-
lb. Danforth S1600 anchor and two small Danforth anchors were
found stowed in a cockpit locker.
Anchor Windlass A Lofrans Royal manually operated windlass is mounted in the Appeared Serviceable
foredeck anchor locker.
Seacocks Marine quality -turn seacocks or installed on fittings below the Appeared Serviceable
waterline. All operated smoothly and there were no signs of
leaks.
Hoses Reinforced rubber and reinforced plastic hoses are secured with Appeared Serviceable
stainless steel band clamps. No signs of damage or significant
deterioration were noted.
Bilge Pumps A 12V DC Rulemate 1100 automatic bilge pump with a manual Operational
override switch is installed in the bilges beneath the saloon sole.
A 12V DC Par diaphragm bilge pump is installed beneath the
dinettes outboard settee and has a remote pick-up hose.
Fuel Tank Fill An aluminum deckplate marked Diesel is installed at the aft Appeared Serviceable
Deckplates & end of the starboard side deck. The deckplate is connected to
Hoses the fuel tank with rubber fuel hose marked USCG Type A2.
Fuel Tank Vents The fuel tank is vented overboard with rubber hose marked SEE
USCG Type A1. The hose is hanging loose inside of the RECOMMENDATIONS
transom lazarette and needs to be better routed and secured.
Fuel Delivery Fuel is delivered to and from the engine with rubber fuel hose. Appeared Serviceable
Hoses & Piping No signs of damage or significant deterioration were noted.
Fuel Filters A Racor replaceable canister fuel filter/water separator is Appeared Serviceable
installed at the aft end of the engine compartment. A
replaceable element fuel filter is installed on the engine. No
signs of leaks were noted. The fuel visible in the Racor filters
settling bowl appeared to be clean.
Fuel Pumps A mechanical diaphragm pump is installed on the engine. No Appeared Serviceable
signs of leaks were noted.
Fuel System A -turn shut-off valve is installed on the fuel line connection to Appeared Serviceable
Shut-off Valves the fuel tank. The valve has a remote pull cable that is actuated
by a handle in the galley.
LPG Systems An approximately 10-lb. capacity aluminum LPG (propane) Appeared Serviceable
storage tank is stowed in a vented locker beneath the port side
of the helm seat. A 12V DC remotely operated shut-off solenoid
and a pressure gauge are fitted. Testing indicated no leaks.
Wiring & Multistranded copper wiring is generally well routed, secured and SEE
Connections bundled. However, the DC positive terminals of the engine RECOMMENDATIONS
alternator and starter solenoid are exposed to accidental contact.
Overcurrent DC circuit protection is provided by a circuit breaker panel at the Appeared Serviceable
Protection navigation station, as well as in-line fuses.
Battery Switches Two On-Off switches located at the forward end of the aft cabin Appeared Serviceable
are installed in the DC positive cables. NOTE: There is also a
shut-off switch in the main DC ground cable. This switch should
remain in the on position to comply with US boatbuilding
standards.
Overcurrent Two circuit breaker panels are installed at the navigation station, Appeared Serviceable
Protection each with a double pole master breaker, reverse polarity
indicator and branch circuit breakers. Outlet circuits are GFCI
protected.
VHF Radio A Standard Horizon Intrepid+ VHF radio is installed at the Powered Up
navigation station. A remote access microphone (RAM) mounts
on the steering pedestal.
Electronic A Garmin GPS Map 492 display with electronic charting function Powered Up
Navigation is installed on the steering pedestal. An Autohelm NavData data
repeater is also installed on the steering pedestal.
Depth Finders An Autohelm Tridata instrument with depth, knot/log and water Powered Up
temperature functions is installed on the steering pedestal.
NOTE: The water temperature function did not work properly
when tested.
Water Heater A 120V AC Attwood 6-gallon water heater with an engine loop Operational
heat exchanger is installed beneath the dinettes aft settee.
Showers A handheld shower is installed in the head. Shower drain water Operational
is discharged overboard with a 12V DC sump pump. A handheld
shower (cold water only) is installed on the starboard side of the
transom.
Stoves & Ovens A gimbaled 3-burner Eno propane stove with oven is installed in Operational
the galley. A Samsung 120V AC microwave oven is secured on
the galley countertop.
Decks & The original white gelcoat finishes with patterned nonskid Appeared Serviceable
Superstructure surfaces appear to reflect less than normal wear and tear for the
age of the vessel.
Hull Bottom The antifouling paint has recently been renewed. The paint Appeared Serviceable
coatings appear to be generally smooth and well adhered.
Canvas & Covers An acrylic fabric spray dodger with clear vinyl windows and SEE
acrylic fabric covers for the windows is installed over the RECOMMENDATIONS
companionway hatch. The dodger is supported by a stainless
steel tubing frame. No significant deterioration was noted.
However, a twist fastener for one of the window covers has
pulled free from the fabrics.
A cotton canvas winter cover was found stowed in a cockpit Not Inspected
seat locker in two bags but was not removed for inspection.
Exterior Cloth fabric covered cockpit seat cushions appear to reflect less Appeared Serviceable
Upholstery than normal wear and tear for the age of the vessel. No
damage was noted.
Interior Cloth fabric covered interior seat and berth cushions appear to Appeared Serviceable
Upholstery reflect less than normal wear and tear for the age of the vessel.
No damage was noted.
Interior Finishes Interior finishes consist of molded fiberglass liners, varnished Appeared Serviceable
wood veneered paneling and solid teak trim, and mica covered
countertops. Finishes appear to reflect normal wear and tear for
the age of the vessel.
Bilges Bilges were found to be generally clean and dry. Appeared Serviceable
Booms The boom is a Z-Spars aluminum extrusion with mid-boom Appeared Serviceable
sheeting and a rigid vang. No damage or significant
deterioration was noted.
Standing Rigging Shrouds and stays are 1 X 19 stainless steel wire with swaged SEE
terminal ends. Inspected from deck level, no damage or RECOMMENDATIONS
significant deterioration was noted. The lower terminals of both
backstays are secured with split ring fasteners which are prone
to accidental removal.
Turnbuckles Open barrel chrome plated bronze turnbuckles are fitted to the Appeared Serviceable
lower terminals of the shrouds and backstays.
Chainplates Stainless steel chainplates on the side decks are connected to Appeared Serviceable
the molded fiberglass structural liner with stainless steel tie rods.
Mast Step A cast aluminum plate on the cabin trunk top is supported Appeared Serviceable
beneath by a stainless steel compression post.
Running Rigging Braided Dacron sheets, halyards and other control lines are Appeared Serviceable
fitted. No damage or significant deterioration was noted.
Roller Furling A Profurl B29L roller furling gear is installed below decks inside Appeared Serviceable
of the foredeck anchor locker. No damage or significant
deterioration was noted.
Sails A Dacron mainsail by Kappa Sails is fitted to the in-mast furling SEE
system. The sail has vertical battens along the leech. There is RECOMMENDATIONS
a minor amount of damage along the aft end of the sails foot.
Winches Two Lewmar #44 2-speed self-tailing winches are installed at the Appeared Serviceable
aft ends of the cabin trunk top.
SECTION 1 CONSTRUCTION
A. The fasteners on the cabin trunk top for the companionway spray dodger should be rebedded in
marine grade sealant to prevent further moisture incursion into the decks core material.
B. Analysis of the hull bottom with a Sovereign moisture meter indicated relatively high moisture content
of the bottom when compared with readings taken above the waterline. One gelcoat blister was found
on the port aft hull bottom. Further analysis of the hull to determine the presence or extent of damage
to the fiberglass laminates from moisture incursion would require destructive testing, which is beyond
the scope of this survey. For further information to determine the condition of the hull, the vessel
should be inspected by a qualified fiberglass repair technician, including the use of destructive testing
such as a laminate profile.
A. The split ring fasteners that secure the clevis pins at the lifeline end fittings should be securely
taped to prevent their accidental removal.
B. The cockpit seat locker lids should have cords or straps permanently attached to allow the lids
to be secured in the open position in accordance with ABYC Standard H-3.
A. The fuel tank vent hose should be better routed and secured where it passes through the starboard
side of the transom lazarette to comply with ABYC Standard H-33 which requires vent hoses be self-
draining and routed with no low spots which could collect fuel.
A. The DC positive terminals of the engine starter solenoid and alternator are exposed to contact
and should be covered with rubber boots to comply with ABYC Standard E-11.
A. The AC safety ground bus (green wires) should be connected to the DC common ground to
comply with ABYC Standard E-11.
A. The companionway spray dodger has a twist fastener for one of its window covers which has pulled
free. The bimini top has chafe damage along the forward top end. The bimini top and dodger should
be repaired by a qualified canvas technician.
A. The split ring fasteners that secure the bottom terminals of the backstay should be replaced
with properly sized stainless steel cotter pins to prevent their accidental removal.
B. The mainsail has minor chafe damage along the aft end of the foot and should be inspected by a
qualified sailmaker and repaired.
A. The flag halyard to the port lower spreader is broken and should be replaced.
B. The cover on the bottom of the instrument pod on the steering pedestal is loose and should be
repaired.
C. The foredeck spotlight on the mast did not work when tested and should be repaired.
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Photograph of the Summer Breeze as seen from the port bow, taken at the time of survey
on June 8, 2007.
Photograph of the hull identification number located on the aft end of the starboard hull
topsides, taken at the time of survey on June 8, 2007.
Photograph of the Summer Breeze as seen from the starboard quarter, taken at the time of
survey on June 8, 2007.
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Understanding this Survey Report:
All Boat & Yacht Inspections, LLC endeavors on behalf of our clients to exercise our best
judgment and to follow accepted professional marine surveying practices. Our inability to
evaluate portions of the vessel due to construction methods, including use of molded
fiberglass liners, paneling, furniture, coverings, etc., as well as the inaccessibility of areas
beneath tanks and machinery, makes it possible that inaccuracies or omissions may occur.
Except where discussed in this report, no portion of the vessel was examined that would
require removal of structural components, permanent affixed cabinetry, or movement of
installed equipment. No destructive analysis of the structures was conducted. No opinion is
offered as to the future serviceability or condition of machinery and other equipment
installed on this vessel. If the machinery and equipment were not operated and tested
during survey in a manner and environment for which they were intended, no opinion is
offered as to their current serviceability. All Boat & Yacht Inspections, LLC shall not be held
responsible for errors, omissions or inaccuracies resulting from the above-mentioned
limitations of inspection. No determinations as to seaworthiness, stability or handling
characteristics of the vessel have been made.
This survey report and its recommendations were developed using generally accepted
boatbuilding standards as guidance. This includes the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR); the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and Technical Information
Reports for Small Craft; and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Protection
Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.
Osmotic blistering of fiberglass hulls affects many vessels. Blistering is typically a sign of
an underlying condition that may affect the fiberglass laminates. The factors that can cause
osmotic blistering include the quality of materials and workmanship used during the original
lay-up of the fiberglass laminates, temperature and salinity of the water that the vessel is
immersed in, and the vessels history of maintenance and repair. Evaluation of a fiberglass
hull to determine the presence and extent of this condition would require destructive testing,
which is beyond the scope of this survey.
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this report, feel free to contact me at
410-268-4404, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you very much for allowing
me to be of service.
Respectfully Submitted,