Westerly Centaur Survey 2015

Insurance Survey for Boukadoura II
Prepared by Angus Corry
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Contents
Introduction:
1 Hull
2 Keel
3 Deck
4 Deck Joint
5 Deck Fittings
6 Toe-Rails
7 Grabrails
8 Stanchions / Guardrails
9 Hatches and Ports
10 Winches and Deck Gear
11 Cockpit
12 Rudder and Steering Gear
13 Spars (Mast, Boom)
14 Standing Rigging
15 Running Rigging
16 Sails
17 Engine
18 Stern Gear
19 Fuel Systems
20 Skin Fittings (Sea-cocks and Valves)
21 Bilges and Bilge Pumps
22 Cathodic Protection
23 Electrical Installations
24 Instruments and Navigation Equipment
25 Accommodation
26 Toilet, Shower (Heads)
27 Fresh Water Systems and Heaters
28 Galley and Gas Installation
29 Safety Equipment
30 Anchors and Cables
31 Miscellaneous Equipment
32 Summary
33 Valuation
Appendix Photographs

Introduction:
Vessel and Survey Particulars
Date of Survey & Report: 7th April 2015
Location of Survey: Sunderland
Weather: Bright 21 degrees C
Builder: Westerly
Model: Westerly Centaur
Designer: Jack Laurent Giles
Date of Construction: Nineteen seventies
Length: 26ft/7.9m
Beam: 8ft 5ins/2.5m
Draft: 3ft 6ins/1.1m
Displacement: 6700 lbs/3039kg
Machinery: Volvo Penta
Outboard: None
Propeller Type : 3 blade
HIN No K1634
SSR No 05890
All measurements, dimensions and capacities are approximate only.
This Insurance Survey on Boukadoura II is commissioned by Mr Robin King.

The survey took place at Sunderland on 7th April 2015 on hard standing.
The survey was undertaken by Mr. Angus Corry, his work is underwritten by Personal
Indemnity Insurance provided by British Marine with indemnity limit of 250,000.

1 Hull
The yacht is constructed of GRP having bonded in frames, bulkheads, stringers and
lockers to give her stiffness.
Hull External:
Above the waterline, the GRP hull is in satisfactory however there are some light
abrasion marks probably caused by fenders and minor collisions.
Below the water line moisture readings were taken and are good.
No osmotic blisters were found however this does not precluded their development in
the future.
The anti-fouling is in good condition.
Recommendations: Polish the hull above the water line to remove the abrasions.
Hull Internal:
The interior of the hull is lined and in good condition, where the hull could be seen
through the lockers it appeared to be satisfactory.
Recommendations: Monitor for water leaks from any skin fittings, refitting and
sealing where necessary.
2 Keels
The bilge keels, made of steel, are in good condition.

The keel joints are in satisfactory condition.
The stainless steel keel bolts appear in good condition although none were extracted.
Recommendations: None.
3 Deck
The decks are painted and in a satisfactory condition with some minor cracking and
damage consistent with age.
Recommendations: Monitor the cracking on the deck.
4 Deck Joints
The deck joints are covered by wooden rubbing strake; where they could be seen
these are in good condition.

5 Deck Fittings
The stainless steel pulpits and push pits feel firm and satisfactory.
The Genoa tracks, cars, mooring cleats and fairleads appear in good condition.
The mainsheet traveller is mounted on the transom; the fittings are firm and sound.
6 Toe-Rails
The GRP toe rails are in good condition.
7 Grab rails
The wooden grab rails on the coach are in reasonable condition.
8 Stanchions/Guardrails
Stanchions are firm and secure.

The guardrails are fastened off with cable ties.
Recommendations: Replace the cable ties.
9 Hatches and Ports
There is one GRP Houdini style hatch in the fore cabin roof; this does not appear to
be leaking.
The main hatch is made up of two washboards and a sliding GRP hatch.
These are all in good condition.
The glass saloon windows are all water tight.
The ports in the heads and fore cabin are in good condition appearing water tight.
Recommendations: Monitor for any water ingress.
10 Winches and Deck Gear
Two sheet winches are located on the cockpit side.

Two control line winches are on the coach roof; the starboard winch is stiff to operate.
The clutches are working.
Recommendations: Repair the starboard winch and service the winches regularly.

11 Cockpit
The yacht has a moulded cockpit with wooden grating draining overboard. The
grating is in reasonable condition.
The sole hatch covers the engine bay, stern gear and fuel tank.
The hatch seals are worn.
The engine Morse and engine controls are on the forward side of the cockpit below
the main hatch.
A transom locker contains the bilge pump, kedging anchor and gas bottle.
The lid and hinges are in good order.
Recommendations: Replace the hatch seal.
12 Rudder and Steering Gear
Steering is by a tiller in the cockpit; this is in good condition.

The half skeg rudder is contains water and the gel-coat is a little worn on the heel of
the rudder.
The skeg is in good condition.
The rudder bearings are serviceable.
Recommendations: Repair the gel-coat on the heel of the rudder.
13 Spars (Mast, Boom)
This yacht has a sloop rig with single spreaders.

The rig was inspected to head height.
The anodising is in an acceptable condition with some scratches and abrasions.

The internal mast support post is in good condition.
The mast is deck stepped and appears in satisfactory condition.

The spreaders appear satisfactory from deck level.
The kicking strap is also satisfactory.
The boom and gooseneck are in a serviceable condition.

The anodising on the boom has some scratches and abrasions which are acceptable.

14 Standing Rigging
The age of the standing rigging could not be determined.

One of the rigging screws has been bent. The rest of the rigging screws appear
serviceable.
The shrouds, backstay and fore stay appear in a satisfactory condition.
The chain plates are secure with no stress cracks around the mountings on the coach
roof.
A roller reefing system is found on the Genoa; this is in satisfactory condition.
Recommendations: Replace the standing rigging and bottle screws when considered
10 years old however monitor for signs of wear or fatigue.
Replace the rigging screw.
15 Running Rigging
The running rigging is in satisfactory condition.
Recommendations: Continue a rolling programme of replacement.
16 Sails
The main sail, No2 and storm jib are in reasonable condition.
The Genoa with a UV strip appears in satisfactory condition.
The stitching on all the sails is satisfactory.
Recommendations: Consider taking the sails to a sail maker to be serviced.
17 Engine
A Volvo Penta MD11C 2 cylinder 20hp diesel is to be fitted.

The engine was seen at the owner garage.
The engine was not started.
Engine hrs - not known
The engine is in a good condition with no oil leaks.

The engine oil is showing no signs of contamination.
The engine hoses, bearers and mounts are in good condition.
The wet exhaust hose is starting to perish.
Recommendations: Re fit the engine.

Replace the exhaust hose.
Service the engine as per the manual.

18 Stern Gear and Propeller
The gearbox, coupling and stern gland are all in good condition.
The stern tube and cutless bearing are also good.
A 3 blade phosphorous bronze propeller is in good condition although not fitted.
Recommendations: Fit the propeller.
19 Fuel Systems
A steel fuel tank is in under the cockpit sole; this is well secured with the shut off
valve being good.
The fuel filter is easy to reach with the filler in the sole of the cockpit.
The vents are satisfactory.
20 Skin fittings (Sea-cocks and Valves)
All the heads Blakes skin fittings and sea-cocks are in satisfactory condition.
The heads discharge hose is not connected to the valve.
The sink ball valve and skin fitting are satisfactory although has only one jubilee clip.
The sea water rinse valve and skin fitting are satisfactory with two jubilee clips
The engine seawater intake ball valve and skin fitting are also satisfactory with two
jubilee clips.
The cockpit drains go through ball valves and skin fittings to port and starboard, these
are satisfactory with two jubilee clips
Recommendations: Place double jubilee clips on all the hoses that have one clip.
Re-connect the heads discharge valve.
Carry softwood bungs for all the sea-cocks.
Open and close all valves monthly to prevent seizure.
21 Bilges and Bilge Pumps
A manual pump is fitted in the transom locker. The outlet skin fitting for this pump is
on the transom above the water line.
Recommendations: Monitor for any dampness and pump dry.

22 Cathodic Protection
One anode is on the starboard side of the hull; this anode is satisfactory, with the
engine bonded to it.
Recommendations: Monitor for wear on the anode.
23 Electrical Installations
A battery box is located under the quarter berths; the strapping is poor with the battery
missing.
The 12v power breaker panels are located on the port side of the boat on the aft
bulkhead.
The lighting in the saloon, fore cabin, and heads were tested and working.
The 12v wiring appears satisfactory although basic.
Recommendations: Replace the battery.

Consider getting a qualified electrician to check all the wiring.
24 Instruments and Navigation Equipment
Equipment listed below was inspected visually and not powered on.
Steering Compass
LOG/Echo Clipper
VHF: Husan
Navigation lights
Recommendations: Carry the appropriate navigation equipment for the grounds you
are cruising.
25 Accommodation
The accommodation comprises of a main saloon, galley, fore cabin, two quarter
berths and heads.
There are some bolts protruding into the forepeak from the ports; these are a possible
hazard.
The saloon windows and hatches are all in good condition with no apparent leaks.
The upholstery and woodwork in all of the yacht is in a good condition for a boat of
this age.
The bonding of the bulkheads, where it could be seen, is satisfactory.
Recommendations: Cut back the protruding bolts.

26 Toilet (Heads)
A SL400 heads (toilet) pumps overboard.

The discharge hose is not connected to the valve.
Recommendations: Connect the discharge hose.
27 Fresh Water Systems
A stainless steel water tank is in the fore cabin under the bunks; this is well bonded to
the hull.
The water filler pipe is to starboard.
All the fresh water systems are in a satisfactory, working condition.
Recommendations: Sterilise the water tanks.
28 Galley and Gas installation
A two-burner hob and grill are located in the galley. The flexible pipe is over a metre
long.
A sink is set into the galley bench top.

A cool box is located under the port saloon locker.
These are all in good condition.
The gas bottle regulator and valve is fitted in the aft locker; the locker is not self
draining.
The gas bottle is not secure.
The flexible hoses appear in satisfactory condition although there is no date stamp on
them.
Neither a gas alarm nor carbon monoxide alarm are fitted.
The inspection of the gas system is limited to a visual external inspection without
dismantling or testing. Guidelines for the correct installation should be sought
from a Gas Safe Registered engineer from 1 April 2009.
Recommendations: Construct a self draining gas locker.

Secure the gas bottle.
Fit a gas alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm.
Change the flexible gas hoses for BS3212 or BSEN1763 hoses with year and
manufacturer on them.
Reduce the length of the flexible hose in the galley.

29 Safety Equipment
Lifebuoy
Powder Fire Extinguishers - no service date
Fire Blanket
Navigation Lights
Numerous Fenders
Recommendations: Carry enough and relevant safety equipment for all the crew on
board and the proposed use of the vessel. Check recommendations in the RYA Boat
Safety Handbook. ISBN: 9781905104383.
30 Anchors and Cables
A CQR anchor and chain are on the foredeck with the rest of the chain located in the
chain locker; this chain is not secured to the boat.
The bow rollers are good.
A satisfactory kedging anchor is in the transom locker.
Recommendations: Secure the anchor and chain to the boat.
31 Miscellaneous Equipment
Various Warps
Boathooks
Brushes
Buckets
Clock, Barometer
All the above appear satisfactory.
32 Summary
The yacht Boukadoura II is towards the end of a large refit.
If the defects are repaired and a programme of regular maintenance is carried out the
yacht could provide her owners with many years service.

33 Valuation
A fair insurance valuation value would be in the region of 4,500. When the work is
complete the value will be in line with yachts of its type.
This survey is personal and confidential to my client and has no warranty if used by a
third party.
Signed
Angus Corry
For AC Yacht and Boat Surveyors
Date 08/04/2015

Appendix
Deck
Cockpit

Bow
Sea-cocks


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Insurance Survey for Boukadoura II

Prepared by Angus Corry

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Date of Survey & Report: 7th April 2015

Location of Survey: Sunderland

Weather: Bright 21 degrees C

Model: Westerly Centaur

Designer: Jack Laurent Giles

Date of Construction: Nineteen seventies

Beam: 8ft 5ins/2.5m

Draft: 3ft 6ins/1.1m

Displacement: 6700 lbs/3039kg

Machinery: Volvo Penta

Propeller Type : 3 blade

All measurements, dimensions and capacities are approximate only.

This Insurance Survey on Boukadoura II is commissioned by Mr Robin King.

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The anti-fouling is in good condition.

The bilge keels, made of steel, are in good condition.

Recommendations: Monitor the cracking on the deck.

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The GRP toe rails are in good condition.

The wooden grab rails on the coach are in reasonable condition.

Stanchions are firm and secure.

Recommendations: Replace the cable ties.

9 Hatches and Ports

The glass saloon windows are all water tight.

Recommendations: Monitor for any water ingress.

10 Winches and Deck Gear

Two sheet winches are located on the cockpit side.

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Recommendations: Replace the hatch seal.

12 Rudder and Steering Gear

Steering is by a tiller in the cockpit; this is in good condition.

The skeg is in good condition.

The rudder bearings are serviceable.

Recommendations: Repair the gel-coat on the heel of the rudder.

13 Spars (Mast, Boom)

This yacht has a sloop rig with single spreaders.

The anodising is in an acceptable condition with some scratches and abrasions.

The mast is deck stepped and appears in satisfactory condition.

The boom and gooseneck are in a serviceable condition.

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The age of the standing rigging could not be determined.

The shrouds, backstay and fore stay appear in a satisfactory condition.

A roller reefing system is found on the Genoa; this is in satisfactory condition.

The running rigging is in satisfactory condition.

Recommendations: Continue a rolling programme of replacement.

Recommendations: Consider taking the sails to a sail maker to be serviced.

A Volvo Penta MD11C 2 cylinder 20hp diesel is to be fitted.

The engine was not started.

Engine hrs - not known

The engine is in a good condition with no oil leaks.

The wet exhaust hose is starting to perish.

Recommendations: Re fit the engine.

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A 3 blade phosphorous bronze propeller is in good condition although not fitted.

Recommendations: Fit the propeller.

The vents are satisfactory.

20 Skin fittings (Sea-cocks and Valves)

21 Bilges and Bilge Pumps

Recommendations: Monitor for any dampness and pump dry.