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Boat / Model Year Location Inspection date Inspected by
Hull & Deck Hull cracks, blisters, or damage Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Keel and keel bolts Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Deck soft spots and leaks Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Through-hulls and seacocks Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Rudder and steering Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Windows, hatches and seals Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Rigging & Sails Mast and boom Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Standing rigging and terminals Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Running rigging and winches Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Mainsail and headsail condition Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Furling systems Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Engine & Propulsion Engine starts cold Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Leaks, smoke and corrosion Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Cooling and exhaust Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Transmission and shaft/drive Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Propeller and cutless bearing Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Electrical & Electronics House and starting batteries Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Charging, solar and shore power Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Wiring and breaker panels Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Navigation instruments and VHF Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Autopilot and navigation lights Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Plumbing & Interior Freshwater tanks and pumps Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Heads and holding tank Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Bilge and bilge pumps Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Cabin leaks, mold and odors Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Galley and refrigeration Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Safety & Sea Trial Life jackets, flares and fire extinguishers Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Ground tackle and windlass Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Engine under load Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Sailing performance and handling Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Steering and autopilot underway Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Haul-out and underwater inspection Not checked Good Needs attention Major concern Not applicable
Overall observations Repairs needed / estimated costs For buyer planning only. Have a qualified marine surveyor inspect the vessel before purchase and confirm findings independently.