The Main Items we Check During the Inspection.
Item 1: Thru Hull(s) in Good Condition?
Item 2: Thru hull(s) Free? (Internal)
Item 3: Cutlass Bearing(s)
Item 4: Rudder Bearing(s)
Item 5: Rudder Blade(s)
Item 6: Vessel Name Decal(s)
Item 7: Propeller(s)
Item 8: Sail Drive(s)
Item 9: Blistering(s) Found?
Item 10: Hull Keel(s) Attachment External
Item 11: Corrosion(s)
Item 12: External Hull Condition(s)
Item 13: Zinc(s) Intact
Item 14: Hull Deck Join
Item 15: Chain Plates / Anchoring Gear
Item 16: Shroud Attachment Reinforcement
Item 17: Deck(s)
Item 18: Deck Fittings
Item 19: Mast(s) and Rig Condition
Item 20: Steering Gear
Item 21: Keel(s) Bolts Internal
Item 22: Bilge Pump(s) Condition Mount
Item 23: Vessel Electrical Systems
Item 24: Electrical Wiring
Item 25: Outboard Engine(s)
Item 26: Main engine(s)
Item 27: Engines/ Generator Mounts
Item 28: All Engines Plumbing, Harnesses, Controls, Gauges and Wiring
Item 29: Generator(s) Condition
Item 30: Propeller Shaft (Internal)
Item 31: Cathodic Protection Bonding (Internal)
Item 32: Skin Fittings, Pipework, Sinks, Taps and Toilets (Internal)
Item 33: Structural Bonding (Internal)
Item 34: Chain Plate Mounts (Internal) (Cleats, Rigging, Pullpits, Stanchions).
Item 35: Marpol Polution Protection (Internal)
Item 36: Shaft, Gearbox, Stuffing Box, Drive, Seals, Drives and Associated Stern Gear (Internal)
Item 37: Underwater Shell (External)
Item 38: Topsides (External)
Item 39: Windows
Item 40: Tanks
Item 41: Bulkheads
Item 42: Keel(s) Attachment and Surrounding Area (External)
Item 43: Battery Systems
Item 44: Fit to Sail?
Item 45: Fire Proof Materials for upholstery
Additional Information
KNOW WHAT CATEGORY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR!
KNOW WHAT CATEGORY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR! THIS IS ON YOUR INSPECTION SHEET.
Category 0 – Unlimited.
Category1 – Up to 150 miles from safe haven.
Category 2 – Up to 60 miles from safe haven.
Category 3 – Up to 20miles from safe haven.
Category 4 – Up to 20 miles from safe haven in favourable weather & daylight.
Category 5 – In designated authorized bay during daylight area in favorable Conditions Only.
Category 6-1 mile from shore in favorable conditions in the bay or protected waters Only.
No. of Persons – Onboard (max. no. of persons – determined from stability tests/results, including a
max. of 12 passengers).
All vessels at a minimum require a in water inspection annually.
All vessels are required to be inspected out of the water every three years or less.
(Please note CVLA or the USCG can request a more frequent inspection) The vessel inspection dates will be added to the vessels Small Commercial Vessel Certificate (SCVC) from CVLA.