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3 Dartmouth St. Newport, RI 02840

3 DARTMOUTH ST. NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840


SURVEYING & CONSULTING
Capt. Jeffrey R. Stone
Tel: (401) 851-2041 jrichmond7@juno.com

SURVEY REPORT #174S14

By Request of: Carvel Teft


PO Box 166
Portsmouth, NH. 03802

Tel: 603 475 2671


E-mail: carvelb11@yahoo.com

Date: September 15, 2008

Vessel Name: “BANGALORE”


Type: Auxiliary Sail
Service Area: New England Coastal Waters and offshore waters
Official #: 695747
Certificate aboard / numbers attached: Yes/Yes
Hull ID #: None
Purpose of Survey: Condition and value for insurance.
(Note: this survey is not to be used for transfer to a third party or use other than intended)

Where Surveyed: In water & drydock @ Independent Boat Haulers, Eliot, Maine
Attending: Carvel Teft (Owner)

Broker/Agent: Hackworth Marine Insurance


1650 Borel Place
San Mateo, CA. 94402

Phone: (650) 341-2674


Fax: (650) 341-2677

Estimated Fair Market Value: $ 200,000 Estimated Replacement Cost: $ 550,000


(As she lays) (New; similar construction)

3 DARTMOUTH ST. NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840


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VESSEL PARTICULARS
Builder: Ross Brothers, Michigan
Designer: P. Rhodes
Year Built: 1930
Model: Custom one off
LOA: 42’ 11” LWL: 30’ 00”
Beam: 10’ 09”
Draft: 6’ 05”
Displacement: 21,350 Lbs.
Ballast (type/amount): Iron / 8,500 Lbs
Hull Type: Full sections, cutaway forefoot,
attached rudder
Material/Color: Wood / Black w/ Red
boot and sheer stripes
Speed: 8 Kts +

HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE:


Deck: Traditional laid teak caulked. Dynel cloth over tongue and groove laid Cedar on the house
top
Cabin Sole: Teak
Bulkheads: Teak veneer plywood
Hatches&Ports-Gaskets: Bronze opening ports, “Lewmar opening hatches on deck – in good
condition – no evidence of leaks, gaskets in good condition (Note)
Construction Scantlings: Single planked Mahogany (caulked seam) on steam bent Oak
frames on 9” centers. Oak floor timbers and mast step. Bronze floor to frame and keel
bolts – appear sound. All structural members as far as were visible were seen to be
sound with no apparent wood decay.
Hull/Deck Joint: Sheer clamp and shelf through bolted to sheer plank and covering boards. Heavy
grown lodging and hanging knees in the way of the mast partners and companionway.
Superstructure/Layout: Low trunk forward to aft cockpit / chain locker way forward then V berths
followed by port head, stbd hanging locker; Saloon is next aft w/ centerline stowable dining
table. Straight settees port and stbd. The nav station is aft to port, the galley is opposite.
Engine access is behind the companionway and through a watertight galvanized hatch in the
cockpit sole.
General Condition: - The hull (topsides and bottom), deck, rudder, interior bulkheads and stringers
were examined visually, with a “Protimeter” moisture meter (readings are on a relative scale with
1000 being the highest reading, 100 -200 being normal low readings) and with a sounding
hammer;
• Bottom - found smooth and fair. All seams and butts appeared tight with no visible decay of
wood fibers.
• Rudder – Oak - appears sound, no visible decay of wood fibers. Bronze gudgeons and pintels in
good condition.
• Topsides - Clean and fair. The topside paint found in good condition, all seams and butts
appeared tight.
• Decks – Secure and in good condition w/ no decay of wood fibers, caulking and seam compound
appear in excellent condition. No evidence of leaks below
• Stringers, clamp and shelf– Secure in good condition.
• Bilge – Clean and dry
• Interior – The varnish is in good condition. Upholstery and general finish in excellent condition.
• Bulkheads– in good condition w/ no areas appearing “worked”
• The vessel was found in “Very Good” overall condition.
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Weather at time of survey: Clear and warm, wind westerly at 15 kts.

PROPULSION SYSTEM
General Condition: Good, except as noted – all gear operational
Type: Diesel
Hours: “By meter”
Manufacturer: “Yanmar”
Model: 3JH2E
Serial Number: A00588
#Cylinders/HP: 3 / 40
Year/Year rebuilt: Installed new 2002 as
replacement for original gas engine
Cooling System: Fresh water heat exchanger
Alarms: Yes
Gauges: Full @ helm
Exhaust(s): Reinforced hose
Silencer(s): Can type FRP In-line
Reduction Gear: “Kanzaki” 2.61:1
Belts/Hoses: Appear good
Shaft: 1“ Stainless Steel
Stuffing Box: Traditional (Note)
Strut/Bearing: Through deadwood / Cutlass – good
Propeller: 2 bladed Bronze “Campbell” Fixed blade16RH15 in rudder aperture
Controls: Single lever
Eng. Beds/Mounts: HD Oak stringers / Appear good

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
General Condition: Good – all gear operational
Eng.Rm.Ventilation: 12v Blower (33 CFR 183.610)
Insulation: None
Wheel/Tiller: Mahogany laminated Wood tiller
Steering Gear: Direct
Emergency Steering: Tiller – sighted, not fitted or tested
Rudder: Oak planking w/ Bronze drifts
Rudder Post Gland: Traditional (Note)
Bilge Pump(s)-Manual: Diaphragm in cockpit, second diaphragm below
Auto: (2) “Rule” HD centrifugal type - operational
Potable Water-Manual: Hand pump
Pressure: None
Washdown Pump: None
Air conditioning/Heating: None
Head(s): “Wilcox Crittenden” manual
Holding Tank: Yes/ – see Tankage and Plumbing
Macerator: “Jabsco”
USCG Approved: Yes w/ “Y” valve (33 USC 159)
Showers: None
Anchor Windlass: None
Zincs: Good (Note)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
General Condition: Good – all gear operational
DC-Batteries/Amps: (2) 12v HD4d – House, (1)
12v Gp27 Engine start
Boxes: Plastic w/tops straps
Approved: Yes (ABYC E 10.7.1 – 10.7.12)
Battery fluid level: Sealed type
Condition of terminals: Good
Engine Alternator/Amps: “Balmar” Est. 130 amps
Charger/Amps: “True Charge” / 30 amp
Vapor Proof Switch(es): “Perko”
Panel Location: At nav station
Circuit Protection: Magnetic breakers & fuses
Wiring: Stranded copper
Installation: Well loomed compliant w/ NFPA 302 7-13.4
AC-Shorepower: 30 amp cable
Inverter/Watts: None
Generator/KW: None
Cabin Lights: 12v - good
Spreader Lights: 12v - good
Navigation Lights: 12v - good
Anchor Light: 12v - good
Searchlight: 12v Handheld
Hot Water Heater: None
Bonding system / Condition: None

GALLEY EQUIPMENT
General Condition: Good – all gear operational
Sink(s): Stainless Steel
Refrigeration: Icebox
Stove Type: Propane
# Burners/Oven: Two w/ oven
Tank Stowage: After cockpit locker
Safety Solenoid: Yes w/ gauge
Approved: Yes (ABYC A-1.6 - 1.10)
Supply lines: Protected where pass through bulkheads and vessel structure (NFPA 320 6-
5.10.4.2

TANKAGE AND PLUMBING


General Condition: Good – all gear operational
# Fuel Tanks/Capacity: One / Rptd 40 Gals
Material: Aluminum
Location: Cockpit sole
How Secured: Framing
Accessibility/Condition: Ltd / appears good – new with engine installation 2002
Fills/Vents/Overflows: On deck / topside
Fuel Lines/Clamps: Neoprene - approved
Filters: “Racor” and secondary
Shut-off Valve/Manifold: At tank
# Water Tanks/Capacity: One / Est25 Gals
Material: Polyethylene
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Location: Under V-berth stbd fwd settee


How Secured: Framing
Accessibility/Condition: Ltd / appears good
Fills and Vents: On deck topsides
Hoses/Clamps: Good
Filters: No
Valves/Manifold: None sighted
# Holding Tank/Capacity: One / Est 15 Gals
Material: Polyethylene
Thru-Hull Fittings/Valves: Bronze barrel valves
Approved: Yes (ABYC H – 27.4, 27.5)
Condition: Working (Note)
Clamps/Hoses: Double / reinforced
Tapered Plugs?: At each through hull valve below LWL – Yes
Anti-Siphon Loops: Yes
Raw water Strainers: Bronze
Hose Chafing?: None Observed

ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
General Condition: Well equipped, all gear operational
Compass(es): “White” 4 inch
VHF Radio: “West Marine”
SSB: “SEA 235”
Autopilot: None
Speed Log: “Raytheon ST60”
Wind Indicator: “Raytheon ST60” &
“Windex”
Depthfinder: “Raytheon ST60”
GPS/Loran: “Simrad CP 32” Plotter,
“Raytheon 590” GPS
Radar: “Furuno” CRT type
Stereo/Radio: AM/FM CD
Barometer: 3 inch Brass
Ship’s Clock: 3 inch Brass
Other: “KVH” Sail comp w/ fluxgate compass

DECK EQUIPMENT
General Condition: Good – all gear operational
Anchor(s): (1) 40 Lb Danforth, (1) “Fortress”
Chain/Rode(s): 5/16” / 3/4” 3 strand – well suited to vessel and service
Bow Roller(s): SS on stem
Bow/Stern Pulpit: 1” Stainless Steel / 1” SS
Stanchions/Lifelines: 1” SS / double wire
Docklines: Misc. braid 3
Fenders: Medium pneumatic
Covers: Mainsail, dodger
Swim Ladder: None

SPARS, RIGGING AND SAILS


General Condition: Good – well cared for and equipped
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Type of Rig/# Masts: Sloop / One


Material: Sitka Spruce
Where Stepped: On keel
Condition of Step: Heel and step clean and dry, no evidence of wood decay
Keel bolts: Bronze – Percussion sounded - Appear
good
Standing Rigging: 1x19 SS wire
Condition: Appears good from deck
Terminals: Swaged
Turnbuckles/(pins?): Bronze / yes
Chainplates/Stem: Bronze
Spinnaker Pole/Reaching Strut: One each
Aluminum
Running Rigging: Dacron braid, Technora, and other
exotics
Condition: As new -
Winches: “Harken” (2) #16ST, “Barient” (2) #21-
33ST, (1) #28ST
Rigging details (vang/traveler,etc.): Masthead rigged, vang, adjustable backstay,
“Harken” traveler
Sail inventory: A full racing inventory of advanced composite sails - Main, staysail, #’s 1,2, 3
and 4 Genoas, Heavy, light and .75 oz spinnakers, reaching headsail, reaching spinnaker,
storm trysail, storm jib

SAFETY/REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
General Condition: Excellent – equipped to ORC offshore specifications
Throwable Device: Lifesling and Man Overboard Module
PFD’s: USCG Type II (33 USC 175)
VDS: SOLAS kit (33 USC 175) current
Horn/Bell: Handheld freon / yes
Radar Reflector: Yes
Oil/Pollution Placards: Yes / Yes (33CFR151.9)
Fire Extinguishers: (3) # ABC dry chemical
Condition: Gauges in green Inspected 2004
Fixed Fire System: “Fireboy” Halon FE241
Condition: Inspected 2004
CO detector/ Gas sniffer: “Recommended” / “Suggested” (Note)
Other: 8 man life raft, first aid kit

REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

“BANGALORE” has been in the care of a knowledgeable and committed owner for the past 20-25
years. The vessel was largely replanked, refastened and reframed in 1985. She has competed in every
Newport Bermuda race since 1990 except this last running in 2008. She has also competed in many
Marblehead Halifax races. The vessel has been the recipient of great care at great expense during all
this time. The vessel safety systems have been continually upgraded to stay in compliance with the
very stringent standards of the Offshore Racing Council Attention to the rig, engine, and safety
systems reflect the owner’s commitment to the vessel and to safety at sea.
In as far as may be ascertained from a general inspection, without making extensive removals or
opening up to expose ordinarily concealed areas, and without taking borings to determine thickness or
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soundness of structures and members, or testing for tightness of components. Upon compliance with
the following required items, this vessel should represent a sound financial and insurance risk.

Note: The N.F.P.A. National Fire Protection Association, and ABYC (American Boat and Yacht
Council), do not represent legal requirements, only safety standards. Non -conformity can affect
insurance. U.S.C.G Requirements are law by the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971.

REQUIRED NOW:
NO REQUIRED ITEMS

AT OWNER’S DISCRETION / IN NEAR FUTURE:


Hull and superstructure
1 Suggest regular pressure hose test to all ports and hatches to check watertight integrity and
examine rubber gaskets for cracking.
Mechanical systems
2. Shaft and rudder stuffing glands should be checked monthly, thru-hull valves should be operated
at the same time to maintain operating condition. They all should be serviced and zincs replaced
as necessary at each haul-out.
Safety Equipment
3. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly gas produced any time a carbon-based fuel, such as
gasoline diesel, propane, charcoal or oil, burns. On board sources include gasoline and, to a
lesser degree, diesel engines, generators, cooking ranges and space and water heater. Carbon
monoxide is called the “silent killer” for good reason: exposure to low levels of the odorless,
colorless gas can result in symptoms that mimic seasickness such as nausea, headache,
dizziness and drowsiness. The installation of marine grade carbon monoxide detectors in all
enclosed living spaces is thus strongly recommended. And, ventilation of fresh air into cabins,
even when air conditioners or heaters are running, is essential.

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PHOTOS:
Photos In this report may be enlarged or extracted from the report for printing etc by selecting
the photo and copying then pasting to photo editor. This is not possible if received as a PDF file.
Please note that photos in this report are recent photos, though not taken at survey. The photos
are representative of the general condition of the vessel, and are accurate with respect to her
current layout.

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

The following is this surveyor's marine grading system of condition and is applied to general
condition of the vessel as well as to the sub headings in the body of the report:
“EXCELLENT (BRISTOL) CONDITION'' is a vessel that is maintained in
mint or Bristol fashion.
''GOOD CONDITION'' has had above average care and is equipped with good quality gear in good
condition. Only minor cosmetic or structural deficiencies noted.
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''FAIR CONDITION'' Denotes that system, component or item is functional as is with minor
repairs.
''POOR CONDITION'' Unusable as is: Requires repairs or replacement of system, component or
item to be considered functional.
“POWERS UP” Power was applied only. It does not refer to the operation of any system or
component.

SURVEY LIMITATIONS and SCOPE:

1. The mandatory standards promulgated by the USCG under Title 46 United States Code (USC), Title
33 and 46, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), And the voluntary standards and recommended
practices developed by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), and the National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA) have been used as guidelines in the conduct of this survey.
2. The survey, which is this subject of this report, was conducted in accordance with generally
accepted marine standards and criteria utilized in the marine surveying industry. Parts of most
vessels cannot be examined due to inaccessibility, Some removal procedures add greatly
to the time involved and, consequently to the cost. Therefore such procedures are not
performed unless specifically requested or recommended. Engine surveys and oil analysis are
separate surveys and are recommended. Surveyors do not: Test the vessel, hull or tanks for tightness
or leaks; Unload cluttered holds or lockers; clean bottoms; operate the vessel. It is pointed out that
where wood decay is involved, it is not unusual for repairs to uncover previously hidden additional
decay.
3. We recommend surveyor attendance underway to test gear under working conditions. The vessel
was examined in the water and / or drydock (see page one for details). The hull, deck, and house
were sounded for structural integrity. Moisture meter readings, where referenced in this report were
taken with a “GE Protimeter”. Sole boards were lifted and accessible drawers and lockers were opened
for inspection. Machinery, electrical and electronic equipment were operated except as noted.
• Attendance underway: _____JRS____Declined ________Accepted
3. The report is confined to the surveyor's opinion as to the general physical condition and estimated
value of the vessel, it is not to be considered an inventory or a warranty either specified or implied. Nor
does this report include a determination as to the seaworthiness of the vessel, include stability tests
necessary to determine such limitations, nor does it attempt to itemize waters unsuitable for the
vessel's use.
4. In no event shall the legal liability of the undersigned exceed the fee paid by the requesting party
regardless of claims or suits. In accepting this survey, it is understood that the company and its
surveyors have used their best endeavors to ensure that the functions of survey have been properly
executed.

Signed without prejudice,

Jeffrey R. Stone: Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (AMS #845 Y, SC)


Master, 1600 Gt. Oceans
Member ABYC
(401) 851-2041

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