Survey

At the request of Thomas J. Kenny a Condition and Value Survey was conducted on board the 1961 Chris-Craft Constellation - "Independence" beginning on 10 August and 1 September 2005 at Yank Marine Inc., Tuckahoe, NJ and Sunset Marina in Margate, NJ. The ships papers were on board and in order. The Chris-Craft - Hull Identification Number of CAA 55 008 and Lloyds & U.S.C.G. number of 286434 was verified.

The Independence is a beautiful work of art. The 1961 Chris-Craft Constellation is one of the biggest and the best in the Chris-Craft fleet. The vessel is under restoration and is in remarkable condition."

Ownership and General Data:
Date		10 August and 1 September 2005
File No.		901520
Survey Requested By		Mr. Thomas J. Kenny
Survey made at		Yank Marine Inc., Tuckahoe, NJ in dry-dock; 10 Aug. 2005 ~ 10:00 – 15:00 While underway to marina; 9 Sep. 2005 ~ 07:30 – 10:15 At Sunset Marina in Margate, NJ in water 9 Sep. 2005 ~ 11:00 - 13:00
Owner		Mr. Thomas J. Kenny
Address		XXX
Name of Vessel		"Independence"
Port of Registry		Longport, NJ
Year, Make and Model of Vessel		1961 Chris Craft Constellation
Hull Identification Number		None, vessels construction preceded federal hull numbering regulations of 1973
Builder		Chris Craft
Builders Hull Number		CAA 55 – 008
Where Built		Pompano Beach, Florida
Date Built		November 1960 for model year 1961
Type of Vessel		Coastal pleasure cruiser, flush deck motor yacht
Length (L.O.A.)		57’ 6"
L.W.L.		54’
Beam		14’ 9"
Draft		3’ 8"
Shipping Weight		45,000 lb. - 22.5 ton
Tonnage, Gross		40 ton
Tonnage, Net		32 ton
Bridge Clearance		14’ & 7”
Documentation Number		Lloyds & U.S.C.G. – 286434
U.S.C.G. Documented for		Recreation
State Registration Number		None
Propulsion System		Two V-8 engines
Fuel Type		Diesel
Fuel Capacity		400 Gal. in (2) 200 gallon tanks
AC Power		220 Volt 50 Amps.
DC Power		12 volt and 32 volt
Fresh Water Capacity		125 gallons
Intended Use		Recreational – Near Costal Cruising
Intended Cruising Area		New Jersey coastal; Chesapeake Bay and Intracoastal to Virginia and Coastal Florida
Is Vessel Ever Let or Chartered		No
Owner’s Marine Losses during Past Five Years		None
Captain’s Experience		Marine background spanning 30+ years
Valuation:
Original Manufactures List Price (1961)		$86,890
Estimated Fair Market Value		$120,000
Estimated Replacement Cost		$1,100,000
Would This Vessel be a good fire and marine risk		Yes
Hull:
Construction		The vessel is double planked mahogany carvel construction on transverse sawn and steam-bent white oak frames, fastened with bronze screws and bolts. The transom is of mahogany. Planking is fastened to frames, seam battens and to the stem and transom. The planks are set edge to edge to forma smooth hull; it is also seam battened. That is, Chris Craft utilizes a batten over seam on the inside of the hull. Butt blocks are installed As part of the longitudinal system), that are shaped short planks that connect the buts of conventional planks.
Hull Type		The hull is hard chine, modified V, planning type.
Hull Material		Mahogany and White Oak
Exterior Hull Condition
Above the water line		The topsides are 6” x ⅞" planks on batten seams. The hull was sighted and was free of fractures and stress cracks. A ¾” half-round stainless steel rail is fitted to the mahogany rubrail.
Finish		The finish is roller painted. Paint is holding well. Smooth and fair. Seams are good.
Color		White from boot top to upper spray rail. Dark Blue from upper spray rail to gunwales
Below the water line		The bottom is double planked with 6” x ⅞" longitudinal mahogany planking on top of ½" plywood. The bottom was sighted and was free of fractures and stress cracks. No visible damage observed
Finish		The finish is roller painted with anti–fouling marine finish. Paint is holding well. Smooth and fair. Seams are good.
Color		Blue
Portlights		11 on each side. Total 22 fitted with fiberglass inserts. The all appear to be the original Algonac Brass Works portlights that were made for Chris Craft.
Bulkheads		4 – partial transverse, ¾” marine mahogany plywood
Location		1 – forward of galley 1 – forward of engine compartment 1 – aft engine compartment 1 – aft of owners cabin
Stringers		Main hull stiffness provided by wood longitudinal white oak stringers running from stern to transom
Stringer Condition		The stringer system appeared to be well fastened, un-decayed and in sound structural condition.
Type of Stem		White Oak - appears sound. Butt joint between lower stem and forefoot appears tight and secure.
Type of Transom		Mahogany – appeared sound. The planking appeared tight to the frames
Fastenings		Fastened with #12 – silicon bronze screws.
Bilge		Reasonably clean
Keel
Type		Scarf jointed timber
Condition		White oak – appeared sound where accessible for inspection. Sighting of keel line revealed no abnormalities
Floor Beams, Size and Material		3 ½” x 1 ½” White oak on 20’ centers
Limber Holes		Adequate in size and free of debris
Frames		White oak
Framing Size and Material		White oak, alternating steam-bent and sawn. Topside main frames above the chine are 1 ½” x 3 ½” on 27 centers. Topside intermediate frames above the chine are 1 1/8” x 1 ¾” on 26 ½” centers The sawn main frames are notched to receive 7/8” x 1 ¾” longitudinal battens that cover the interior side of the plank seams. The bottom frames below the chine are doubled with dimensions of 2 7/8 x 4 ½”. The frames continue from the topside to a point just short of the white oak keelson. The keel is fastened with bronze bolts.
Garboard		Appears Adequate
Wormshoe		In tact. Good cosmetic condition
Underwater Sections General Condition		Generally fair and free of corrosion
Refastened		Ongoing since 1998
Hull Ventilation		Adequate
Bilge Ventilation		Adequate
Swim platform		Teak swim platform with fold down stainless steel boarding ladder. The ladder is fitted with teak treads
Deck Construction:
Type		Striped 5” board with caulked seams
Material		Teak
Planking		½” teak over ½” sealed sheathed marine plywood. No splits or other damage, no planks required replacement
Caulking		No deck caulking failure was noted
Bungs		Good condition
Cockpit		Teak
Weather Hatches
Location
Fore deck		Round 20” cast bronze frame with teak hatch Fitted with safety glass. Hatch has soft rubber seal. It is also used for an emergency exit for the forward guest cabin.
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Aft deck		Round 20” cast bronze frame with teak hatch Fitted with safety glass. Hatch has soft rubber seal. It is also used for an emergency exit for the owner’s cabin.
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Hull to Deck Joint:
Type		Wood carling fitted to shear, covered with plywood sub decking.
Fasteners		Through-bolt stainless steel nut and bolts on 8” centers
Bedding Compound		Elastic polysulfide
Reinforcement		Fasteners have flat washers in place
Deck Fittings:
Pulpits, Life Rails & Stanchions		Fit for intended use. Stainless steel stanchions with varnished mahogany handrails run the perimeter of the fore, side and aft deck. Stanchions and lifelines are secure. Cast bronze bases are through-bolted with stainless steel bolts, backer plates, washers, and lock nuts. The height conform to the 30 – 32” height standard. The installation method is common for the size and class of vessel. Good cosmetic condition.
Toe Rail		Fit for intended use. 3” varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Ventilation		Fit for intended use. 20” round mahogany hatch with safety glass on the fore deck Two chromed cast bronze air scopes located amidships on the caprail supply air to the engine compartment. Good cosmetic condition.
Scuppers		Fit for intended use. Four - 6” scuppers for drainage, 6" dia. drain and 1 1/2" dia. pipe. 2 amidships - port and starboard. Good cosmetic condition; 2 aft deck - port and starboard. Good cosmetic condition.
Discharge		Discharged overboard
Location		Port & Starboard side hull above the water line
Hose		Series 120 Bilgeflex PVC 1 ½” ID
Hose run		Flows individual mushroom head cast bronze through-hull fitting
Clamps		Appears serviceable. Secured with worm screw, stainless steel, band, marine grade fastener.
Deck Fittings, Chocks and Cleats		Fit for intended use. The bow is fitted with a chromed cast bronze bow lead and mahogany Samson post. The side decks are fitted with 2 - 12” chromed cast bronze mid-rail closed chocks and 2 - 10” chromed cast bronze torpedo style cleats. There is a chromed cast bronze Samson Post 6" high and 6” square each side of the aft deck at the stern. All are through-bolted with stainless steel bolts, backing plates, washers and nuts. The installation method is common for the size and class of vessel. Good cosmetic condition.
Hawse Pipe		Fit for intended use. 2 chromed cast bronze 6-1/4" x 4-1/2" oval on bow to feed anchor rode into locker. Good cosmetic condition.
Deck-box		Fit for intended use. Two - 40" W x 20" H x 20" D - mahogany dunnage boxes fastened to the fore deck. Large storage area beneath bow seat on the fore deck. Good cosmetic condition.
Deck Surface		Teak decking - fore, side and aft. Good cosmetic condition.
Cabin Superstructure:
Material		Panted fiberglass molded cabin top
Windows
Side		Large sealed windows on the sides. No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks.
Windshield		Three large panel windshield
Wipers		Fit for intended use. Each window fitted with a heavy-duty 12-volt DC electric wiper. Units powered up.
Paintwork		Smooth and fair. Paint is holding well.
Britework		Smooth and fair. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Joinery Stress		None sighted
Canvas and Support Structure		The aft deck enclosure is of white canvas with clear plastic windows.
Topside Appearance		Good cosmetic condition
Accommodations:
Rope/Chain Locker
Location		Forward at the bow. Accessed through a small door in the forward cabin
Joinery and Finish		Clean and painted
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Forward Cabin
Location		Forward of galley
Joinery and Finish		Clean and painted
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		The bulkheads are finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		1 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		Linoleum
Storage		Hanging locker and two under berth drawers
Doorway		Solid varnished mahogany doors
Window Coverings		None
Berths		Two (upper and lower) berths to starboard
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Lights lit up. Two 32-volt DC bunk lights.
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Galley
Location		Located to starboard. Aft of forward cabin and forward of saloon
Joinery and Finish		Clean and painted
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		The bulkheads are finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		2 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		Linoleum
Storage
Doorway		Solid varnished mahogany hinged door with lock
Window Coverings		None
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Light lit up. One 110-volt over-head light over sink area
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Refrigeration		Powered up. Sub-Zero- Model UC-24C, 4.7 cu ft 110volt Under-counter Refrigerator / Freezer
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Stove		Powered up. Seaward Products ~ Princess model 3342 - three burner built-in electric range with oven
Fuel		110 volt AC electric
Is Woodwork Protected		Yes
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Ice Maker		Powered up. Raritan Icer-ette model 84B 110volt
Fuel		110 volt AC electric
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Dinette
Location		Located aft of forward cabin and forward of saloon on the port side. Ample seating for four.
Joinery and Finish		Clean and painted
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		The bulkheads are finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		2 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		Linoleum
Storage		Under each bench seat is a large storage compartment. Additional storage compartment under sole
Upholstery		Cabin seat and berth cushions are vinyl fabrics upholstered. Cabin seat and berth cushions are considered to be in average condition with normal wear for year and use.
Doorway		Solid wood door with lock
Window Coverings		None
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Light lit. One 12-volt DC
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Saloon
Location		Located amidships between galley and aft guest cabin and above mechanical space
Joinery and Finish		Clean and painted
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		The bulkheads are finely fitted
Headliner		None
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		None
Doorway		Solid wood doors
Window Coverings		None
Storage		Four storage lockers.
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Lights lit. Four 12-volt DC
Furniture		Castro Convertible foldout double bed – original equipment
		Castro Convertible folding table – original equipment
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Aft Cabin
Location		Located on the port side and aft of the saloon
Joinery and Finish		Clean and painted
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		The bulkheads are finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		3 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		None
Doorway		Solid varnished mahogany sliding door with lock
Window Coverings		None
Storage		Hanging locker with two lower storage drawers Two under berth drawers Six draw night stand
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Light lit. One 12-volt DC cabin light in closet
Berths		Two berths to port
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Owners Cabin
Location		Full width, aft of aft guest cabin
Joinery and Finish		Clean and painted
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		The bulkheads are finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		4 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		None
Doorway		Solid varnished mahogany hinged door with lock
Window Coverings		None
Storage		Two hanging lockers Two under berth drawers Six draw dresser
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Two 32-volt DC lights and two 110-volt AC lights. Lights lit up.
Berths		Two berths one to port and one to starboard with locker and under berth drawers
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Heads
Forward Guest		Enclosed, located to port inside forward cabin.
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		Has ¾” mahogany ply. finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		1 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		None
Doorway		Solid varnished mahogany hinged door
Window Coverings		None
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Two 32-volt DC lights. Lights lit up.
Faucet Fixtures		Fit for intended use.
Storage		Under cabinet
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Aft Guest		Enclosed, located to starboard of aft cabin.
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		Has ¾” mahogany ply. Finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		3 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		None
Doorway		Solid varnished mahogany sliding door with lock
Window Coverings		None
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Light lit. One 12-volt DC overhead light
Faucet Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Scandvik stainless steel sink with combined hot/cold faucet
Storage		Separate upper and lower cabinets. Almond colored laminate covered countertops
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Owners		Enclosed, located to starboard inside of owner’s cabin.
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat. Varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition.
Bulkheads		Has ¾” mahogany ply. finely fitted
Headliner		None
Portlights		4 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		None
Doorway		Solid varnished mahogany sliding door with lock
Window Coverings		None
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Light lit. One 12-volt DC overhead light
Faucet Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Scandvik stainless steel sink with combined hot/cold faucet
Storage		Separate upper and lower cabinets. Almond colored laminate covered countertops
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Owners Shower		Separate, located to starboard inside of owner’s head
Cabin Paint & Britework		Paintwork is fresh, clean and neat
Bulkheads		Has ¾” mahogany ply with Almond colored laminate. . Finely fitted.
Headliner		None
Portlights		1 Oblong fitted with safety glass. Has soft rubber seal. Opened, closed and dogged correctly
Water Intrusion Signs		No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks
Mildew and or marine growth		None found
Sole covering		Fiberglass shower pan
Doorway		Aluminum & glass bi-fold doors
Window Coverings		None
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Light lit. One 12-volt DC overhead light
Faucet Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Shureflo slide rail, hand held shower. Controls are stainless steel
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Engine Compartment		Access from main cabin sole and galley
Light Fixtures		Fit for intended use. Lights lit. Five ceiling mounted vapor-proof safety light fixtures with glass globes that are contained in plastic cages
Wheelhouse		On bridge with access from on deck and main cabin, station is open with canvas top over aft deck, (typical express cruiser style). Large aft deck behind helm station and wet bar
Machinery:
Engine Location		Amidships below saloon
Type		8 cylinder diesel
Configuration		Twin
Make		General Motors
Model		8V-71 Natural
H.P.		318 H.P. @ 2,100 rpm – with N65 injectors
Serial Number		Port 8VA-379494 – 7087-3022 – Installed 1978/1979 – Manufactured 1978 Starboard 8VA-984 – 7082-7200 – Installed Original – Manufactured 1960
When Last Overhauled		Last major service 1998 Port – top end 6/08 Starboard - Unknown
Engine Bed		White oak beams 5” x 12” engine bed stringers that appeared to be free of stress.
Engine Mounts		4 cast iron marine tapered and adjustable motor wedges per engine. 3.25” x 9.75” - .125 to 1.0 taper height bolted to engine stringers
Drain pan under engine's)		Reasonably clean – custom fit drip pans made of copper alloy under both engines
Engines Equipped with Low Oil Pressure & High Temp. alarms		Fit for intended use. “Low oil / High temperature” engine alarms. Alarm sounded before engines started and after stopping. Cole Hersee - dual alarm light and buzzers for port & starboard engines.
Starting		Started on command without excessive cranking
Throttle controls		Fit for intended use. Morse mechanical lever cable type, located at helm station
Flame Arrestor		N/A
Belts		Fit for intended purpose
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Paint		Good cosmetic condition
Oil Leaks		No leaks observed. Good cosmetic condition
Fuel leaks		No leaks observed. Good cosmetic condition
Exhaust Type		Water cooled – wet exhaust
Exhaust Line		Series 200 10” ID Exhaust/Water hose
Muffler		Poor cosmetic condition – (2) Chris Craft “Free Flow Silencer” mufflers w/ check valves
Cooling System
Type		Raw & fresh heat exchanger
Strainers		Fit for intended use. External - scoop strainer fastened over thru hull intake fitting Internal - 2 Perko cast bronze
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Coolant Level		Normal
Hose and Clamps		Engine coolant hoses are single clamped with automotive grade clamps
Seacocks		Fit for intended use. Cast bronze ball valve type
Coolant Leaks		Good cosmetic condition - No leaks observed
Oil Changer		Fit for intended use. X-Change-R. Model 946 D. Connected to port and starboard engines, and to generator. Good cosmetic condition.
Emergency Shut Down		Fit for intended use. Morse mechanical lever cable type, located at helm station.
Flex Line at Fuel Pump		Yes
Speed of Vessel		22 M.P.H @ 2,100 rpm
Transmission
Manufacture		Allison “M” series marine gear Part Number – 6770061
Drive Type		Reverse & Reduction Gear
Gear Ratio		1.5:1
Fluid Level		Normal
Controls		Fit for intended use. Morse mechanical lever cable type, located at helm station. Transmissions went in and out of gear smoothly.
Engine / Transmission Synchronizer		Not tested - Glendinning Automatic Engine Synchronizer not yet installed
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Engine & Transmission Gauges		Fit for intended use. Gauges located at helm station. All readings are within specification.
Shaft
Material		Stainless Steal
Configuration		Straight
Coupling		Two sections with bolted and keyed couplings
Shaft Size		1 ¾” Dia. Stainless steel
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Stuffing Box
Type		Dripless seal - Tide Marine
Hoses and clamps		NA
Struts		Two struts per shaft with 8 bolts per strut
Type of Bearings		Cutlass
General Condition		No separation or cracking noted. Both shafts turned easily through the struts. Good cosmetic condition
Propellers
Type		Federal Propellers Michigan / Michigan Wheel - 4 Bladed
Material		Cast bronze
Size		27” dia. x 31” pitch x 1 ¾”
How are Propellers Protected		Keel and hull configuration
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Rudders		Fit for intended purpose
Type		Spade type balanced rudders. Stern-tube mounted
Material		Cast bronze
Size		18 1/2” wide and 20 1/2” long with 1 ¾” bronze rudder posts
Bearing wear		Within acceptable limits
General Condition		The rudder port appears to be secure. There were no signs of water leakage around the rudder port stuffing box
Steering Method		Fit for intended purpose
Type		Hydraulic
Manufacture		Teleflex – SeaStar Pro – HC5319 – 6 turns LTL
Quadrant		Bronze split type
Movement		35 degrees port and starboard deflection of the rudder
Plumbing		SeaStar Steering – 502, 3/8” Nylon tubing
General Condition		No visible leakage of fluid
Shaft brushes		No
Galvanic Isolator		No
Sacrificial anodes (Zincs)		Appears Adequate
Quantity & Location		1 – R5 on each rudder
		1 – R5 on each trim tab
		1 – R5 on each aft strut
		1 – 1 ¾” shaft zinc on each shaft
Fuel System:
Fuel Type		Diesel
No of Tanks		Two
Location		Lazarette – outboard, port and starboard
Capacity		Two x 200 – 400 gallons total
Shape		Rectangular
Material		Welded 5052 aluminum. Tanks are sitting on top of Dri-Dek Panels.
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition
Secured		Double brackets and chafe protected strapping
Grounded		Yes
Manufacture		Custom manufactured
Fill Pipe Location		Port and starboard side on aft deck
Fill Pipe Labeling		Fill deck fittings marked as “Fuel”. Deck contains a Red plaque with White lettering reading “Diesel Fuel Only”
Fill Pipe Material		Type B1 U.S.C.G. Appears serviceable. 1 ½” Neoprene with cast bronze connections
Fill Pipe Grounded		Yes
Fuel Tank Ventilation		Chrome-plated zinc vents with spark-proof screened holes. Connected to 5/8” diameter copper tubing. Adequate in size for use.
Would Overflow Run Overboard		Yes
Accessibility		At tanks and in line
Fuel Lines and Fittings		Fit for intended use. Appears serviceable. Type A1 U.S.C.G. ½”. Secured with 2 worm screw stainless steel, marine grade fastener. Good cosmetic condition
Return Lines and Fittings		Fit for intended use. Appears serviceable. Type A1 U.S.C.G. ½”. Secured with 2 worm screw stainless steel, marine grade fastener. Good cosmetic condition
Shut-off Valve		Fit for intended use. There are (2) ¼ turn ball valves at each tank and at the fuel manifold.
Fuel Pump		Fit for intended use. Two mechanical fuel pumps. One mounted on each engine. No leaks observed. Installation appears to be in accordance with accepted boat building practices.
Secondary Fuel Filters		Two in line filters on engine
Primary Fuel Filter & Water Separator		Fit for intended use. Two – Racor 1000MA fuel filters / water separators mounted on forward bulkhead in engine compartment. The fuel in the sight bowl of the filters appears to be clean. Filters are rated at 180 gallons per hour. Filter elements are 10 Micron. The equipment is considered sufficient for the size and class of vessel. Good cosmetic condition.
Fuel Manifold Valves		Fit for intended use. (6) ball type valves located in engine compartment
Fuel Gauges		Tank capacity is measured with original, manufacture supplied Basswood dip-stick
Additional Fuel or inflammables carried aboard		No
Clamps & Connections		Appears serviceable. Secured with 2 worm screw stainless steel, band, marine grade fastener
Ventilation:
Engine Compartment
Mechanical Blower		Powered up. (2) - Jabsco 12-volt DC, 250 C.F.M. Fitted with flame suppressing screens
Installation		Flange mounted to the upper inside hull
Vents and Ducts		Appears serviceable. There are (2) chrome plated cast bronze forward facing deck mounted air scopes located port and starboard at amidships on the side deck. (5-3/4"(H) x 5-1/2"(D) x 3-1/4"(W))
Fuel Compartment
Mechanical Blower		No
Vents and Ducts		2 – chrome plated cast bronze forward facing deck mounted air scopes port and starboard on the aft deck, fitted with screens. 2 large aft facing hull vents on upper hull fitted with screens.
Galley
Provision for venting stove		Yes
Electrolysis:
Zincs / Location		Shafts, Shafts, Rudders and Trim tabs
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition.
Ground Plate		Yes
Bonding System		No
Engine Ground		Yes
Electrical System:
Fuse Panel or Switchboard		Switchboard
Panel Description		Custom manufactured AC and DC power panel is well labeled.
Branch Circuit Protection		Appears serviceable. Individual trip type circuit breakers. Appeared too operated correctly.
Main Breakers		Two - 220 volt AC in main panel
Circuit Load Monitor Voltage Meter 220 volt AC system Voltage Meter 32 volt DC system Voltage Meter 12 volt DC system		One AC voltage meter range 0 – 300 volts One AC amperage meter range 0 - 100 amps One DC voltage meter range 0 – 50 volts One DC amperage meter range 0 - 100 amps One DC voltage meter range 0 – 15 volts One DC amperage meter range 0 - 80 amps
Wiring		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Segregated by voltage. Connected with crimp-on ring and butt connectors.
Inverter		No
DC Service		32 & 12 volt
Storage Batteries		Appears Serviceable. (8) 8-volts acid batteries arranged in two groups of four to produce two banks of 32-volt DC. Port bank – Deka Marine Master Battery Group Size - D8; Cranking Amps - 821 Primary use – engine starting Starboard bank – Deka Marine Master Battery Group Size - D8; Cranking Amps - 821 Primary use – ship service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Appears Serviceable. (2) 12-volt acid batteries. Battery #1 - West Marine Sea Volt Dual Purpose Battery Size Group – 27; Cranking Amps - 745 Primary use – ship service Battery #2 - West Marine Sea Volt Dual Purpose Battery Size Group – 27; Cranking Amps - 745 Primary use – generator starting
General Condition		Good cosmetic condition.
Charge Capacity		All cells in all batteries showed ‘Fully Charged” specific gravity between 1.245 to 1.300 in each cell
Last Replaced		All reported as new in 2005
Battery Boxes		The 3 battery boxes are constructed of ¾” plywood and covered with fiberglassed and epoxy - located in forward portion of engine compartment
Battery Box Condition		Fit for intended use.
Battery Box Ventilation		Adequate
Secured		Batteries are secured so they can not move
Cut Off Switch		Fit for intended use. (3) Multi-position Perko – rotary vapor proof switches installed on the bulkhead at the forward end of the engine compartment.
Charger		Powered up. Raritan Crown, 3 bank, 110 volt AC to 32 volt DC, 30 amp, battery charger. Model R3032-3. Output readings: Full charge - 38 volt DC & 30-amp. Trickle charge – 38 volts DC & 2-amp. Securely installed on the bulkhead at the forward end of the engine compartment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Powered up. Pro Mariner, 3 bank, 110 volt AC to 12 volt DC, 40-amp battery charger. Securely installed on the bulkhead at the forward end of the engine compartment.
Alternator		Fit for intended use. 2 – Delco Remy 30SI – one mounted on each engine. Internally regulated.
Capacity		32 volt – 60 Amps
Battery Isolator		Fit for intended use. Guest 2401 solid-state 70-Amp. battery isolator on the 12-volt systems. Fit for intended use. Guest 2403 solid-state 70-Amp. battery isolator on the 32-volt system.
Wiring
Forward Cabin
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Forward Head
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Galley
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Dinette
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Saloon
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Aft Cabin
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Aft Head
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Owners Cabin
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Owners Head
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Helm Station
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Engine Compartment
General Condition		Appears serviceable. - 14 gauge multi-strands copper wire. Adequate in size for use.
Secured		Appears serviceable. Connected with crimp-on ring connectors.
Lazarette Compartment