Hi all,
I have just bought a 2005 57ft semi-trad narrowboat. This is a big ask... Can anyone go through the survey recommendations with me and advise what MUST be done. I am sure a lot of these recommendations will be fine untouched. This will most likely be work done by a maritime engineer. Ideally, I would sort everything on this list but I do not have the funds. Thank you.
1.2 Recommendations
* After careful preparations, the immersed plating should be blacked.
* Ensure a thorough and regular maintenance schedule is put into place. Consideration to grit blasting and the application of a good quality paint scheme should be given, such as epoxy. If this is carried out, the opportunity to plug weld pits at 1.5mm deep and deeper should be taken.
* Consider preparing and painting the bottom plate.
* Prepare and weld up the uxter plate chine that has been worn down where the rudder blade catches on full lock.
* Consider fitting amidships anodes, two each side. * Prepare and re-weld the stern post welds.
1.3 Recommendations
* Thoroughly prepare and paint the plating in the engine space.
* Remove the gas cylinders and all gear from the gas locker and thoroughly prepare the plating for close inspections and any necessary repairs or maintenance.
* Considering the water pump issue discussed later in the report, unscrew the sole panel just forward of the engine bulkhead. If water is present this should be dried, ventilated and monitored ongoing.
* Some opening up of cabin linings and sole is always recommended for inspection and maintenance purposes.
1.4 Recommendations
* Clear the blockages form the aft deck drain channels.
1.5 Recommendations
* Properly tighten and secure the propellers nut and split pin.
1.6 Recommendations
* Remove the matting from the forward deck sole. Thoroughly prepare the deck sole and adjacent lower side plating and repair or maintain as found required.
1.7 Recommendations
* Monitor the tilt panel windows and opening ports for leaks and repair/reseal if found required.
* Replace both glass panes in the forward cabin doors with safety glass.
* Monitor the lower forward edge of the side doors for leaks and repair if found present.
1.8 Recommendations
* Find the source of the leak which has caused the staining and softening to the cabin linings above the television and repair as found required.
2.0 Recommendations.
* Consider fitting an engine hour meter.
* An engineer must inspect the noise on gear engagement and make necessary repairs.
* Monitor the mounting arrangement for the Python Drive coupling and if any deterioration or movement is seen, alterations similar to original design will be required.
* Adjust or replace the engines Morse control type lever so it will hold engine speed.
* In the absence of a recent documented service a full service of the engine and ancillary equipment should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.1 Recommendations.
* Terminal covers must be fitted to the forward most two batteries.
3.2 Recommendations.
* A cable gland must be fitted where the cable passes through the bottom of the aft deck locker base.
4.1 Recommendations.
* Determine why the water delivery pump cycled every minute or so and make necessary repairs as found required.
4.2 Recommendations.
* Repair the fuel leak by the tank outlet isolator.
* The entire stove installation must be fully renovated and the above listed defects rectified.
* Any appliance that burns fossil fuel can potentially emit carbon monoxide and as such a service now and annually is recommended for the stove.
4.3 Recommendations.
* Properly secure the gas cylinders in the gas locker.
* Replace the perished flexible gas pipe in the gas locker. It is likely to be leaking at this time.
* The gas regulator must be removed then securely refitted to the gas cylinder.
* The vents fitted in the forward and aft cabin bulkheads must have the internal cabin linings/fit out and any steel work altered so these vents can offer ventilation to the cabin.
* The final connection to the cooker must be made accessible.
* It is recommended that the gas installation including all appliances is fully serviced and a certificate of compliance issued annually. This should include ventilation calculations/requirements. All gas ‘work’ should be carried out by a Gas Safe engineer competent and qualified to work on small craft and the appliances fitted.
4.4 Recommendations.
* Ensure the bilge pump is permanently energised to the batteries and the float switch is replaced.
* Fit a gas alarm.
Cheers
Jamie
