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CHAPTER 1--GENERAL DECLARATION OF
UNDERSTANDING:
This
Report of Survey is limited to the exclusive and confidential use of the client-Commissioner
of Survey as so named within the title block and on page one of this report.
This report is the sole property of client, and support of this report by
surveyor is limited to the client and is non-transferable. All notes and images
are the intellectual property of surveyor, except as provided to client within
the context of the report.
I, Gary M. Beck, assert that I am an
Accredited Marine Surveyor® (AMS® #900) and in good standing as so extolled by
the Society of Marine Surveyors® (SAMS®) and so entitled to practice with all
rights, honors and privileges thereunto appertaining.
This
report constitutes, without prejudice, statements of the surveyor’s opinion of
conditions as observed aboard the vessel the day of survey, sea-trial, or
haul-out based upon visual observations of certain readily accessible areas.
This report does not constitute or imply a warranty of the conditions of the
vessel or associated equipment or future disposition, whether reported or
unreported. Conditions of the vessel and
equipment are subject to change with known or unknown conditions, care, use,
storage and exposure. Grievances shall be disposed of through mediation or
arbitration as shall be determined by Surveyor and damages limited to the
refund of fees paid. ·
CHAPTER 2—SURVEY METHODOLOGY & LIMITATIONS DECLARATION:
The
survey is limited to areas of the vessel that are readily accessible and not
obstructed by the location of equipment such as engines, tanks, generators,
bulkheads, finishes, trim, plumbing and such ancillary equipment, which prevent
full examination. Methods may include acoustic sounding, readings of moisture meter,
refractometer, electrical multimeter, digital camera, laser temperature, Engines,
machinery, complex electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and such components
are observed to a limited extent.
Surveyor considers engines for American Boat and Yacht Council-ABYC®,
and the relevant Code of Federal Regulations-CFR, manufacture recommendations,
exterior conditions, and when started, visual exhaust emissions as sighted and
audible sounds.
Surveyor
is not a mechanic, and does not: do engine compression tests, or take oil
samples, or test tanks for tightness, or test for quality content, or open up
to expose parts ordinarily concealed, or operate or crew the vessel. Surveyor
will assist as requested by the vessel captain, or intervene in emergency
events.
It
is not within the scope of this survey to research or provide the vessel’s
ownership, lien, incident or maintenance history, however such information may
be reported if discovered during the course of the survey.
Where
wood decay is involved, there may be damage beyond what is accessible through
visual or non-destructive observation.
Vessel
specification data where provided within this report is data reported by owner
or other reputable sources, unless otherwise specified.
This
Report of Survey is limited to the exclusive and confidential use of the client-Commissioner
of Survey as so named within the title block and on page one of this report.
This report is the sole property of client, and support of this report by
surveyor is limited to the client and is non-transferable. All notes and images
are the intellectual property of surveyor, except as provided to client within
the context of the report. I, Gary M. Beck, assert that I am an
Accredited Marine Surveyor® (AMS® #900) and in good standing as so extolled by
the Society of Marine Surveyors® (SAMS®) and so entitled to practice with all
rights, honors and privileges thereunto appertaining.
This
report constitutes, without prejudice, statements of the surveyor’s opinion of
conditions as observed aboard the vessel the day of survey, sea-trial, or
haul-out based upon visual observations of certain readily accessible areas.
This report does not constitute or imply a warranty of the conditions of the
vessel or associated equipment or future disposition, whether reported or
unreported. Conditions of the vessel and
equipment are subject to change with known or unknown conditions, care, use,
storage and exposure. Grievances shall be disposed of through mediation or
arbitration as shall be determined by Surveyor and damages limited to the
refund of fees paid
Where
wood decay is involved, there may be damage beyond what is accessible through
visual or non-destructive observation.
Vessel
specification data where provided within this report is data reported by owner
or other reputable sources, unless otherwise specified.