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3 DARTMOUTH ST. NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840

Ph: (401) 851-2041

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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 [email protected]

SURVEY REPORT #207O22

By Request of: XXXXXX XXXXX XXX-X XXXXXXXX XX. XXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXX Tel: XXX.XXX.XXXX E-mail: [email protected] Date: October 22, 2009 Vessel Name: “XXXXXX XXXX” Type: Auxiliary Sail Service Area: New England Coastal Waters Official #: XXXXXX Certificate aboard / numbers attached: Yes/Yes Hull ID #: Mfg. hull# XXXXXX Purpose of Survey: Condition and value for purchase. (Note: this survey is not to be used for transfer to a third party or use other than intended) Where Surveyed: In water & drydock, & underway on seatrial @ Norton’s Boatyard,

E. Greenwich RI Attending: Buyer (above), Broker (below) and owner Broker/Agent: XXXXXXX XXXXXX / XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XX. XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX Phone: XXX.XXX.XXXX Fax/E mail: XXXX@XXX Estimated Fair Market Value: $ 37,000 Estimated Replacement Cost: $ 200,000 (As she lays) (New; similar construction)

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VESSEL PARTICULARS

Builder: Whitby Boatworks, Ontario Canada Designer: Carl Alberg Year Built: 1971 Model: Alberg 37 Mk II LOA: 37’ 02” LWL: 26’ 06” Beam: 10’ 02” Draft: 5’ 06” Displacement: 16,800 Lbs. Ballast (type/amount): Lead / 6,500 Lbs. Hull Type: Full keel, cutaway forefoot / attached

rudder Material/Color: Fiberglass / white Speed: 7.5 Kts + HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE:

Deck: Non-skid fiberglass, Balsa core Cabin Sole: Teak and Holly veneer plywood Bulkheads: Teak veneer plywood Hatches&Ports-Gaskets: Appear good (Note) Construction Scantlings: Single skin gel coat over multiple layers of resin impregnated

fiberglass. Cored deck, solid FRP hull Hull/Deck Joint: Horizontal Plane toe rail, mechanical fastened and glued w/ caprail over 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 with settees port and stbd. The galley is aft to stbd. Engine access is behind companionway.

General Condition: - The deck, interior bulkheads and stringers were examined with a “Protimeter” moisture meter (readings are on a relative scale with 1000 being the highest reading, 100 -200 being normal low readings), with a sounding hammer and visually. The bottom and rudder were examined visually and with a sounding hammer.

• Bottom - found smooth, fair and no delamination or osmotic blisters were noted. No delamination or separation of the lay up was discovered.

• Rudder – appears sound w/ no apparent separation of FRP from the core – gudgeons and pintels have been recently replaced to very good marine standard.

• Topsides - Clean and fair. The topside gel coat has oxidized and there are some light scuff marks and scratches. No significant blemishes to note.

• Decks – Secure and in fair condition for a vessel of this age. Moisture intrusion into the core was noted on the foredeck (to 800 on the meter) and side decks (to 400 on the meter) no separation was found in these areas. Separation was noted on the coach roof forward in the vicinity of the fore hatch. Highest moisture contents were noted principally around the stanchions. Plywood backing blocks of the ground tackle, seen on the underside of the deck in the chain locker were noticeably wet, though two had been recently replaced (these were in good condition) (Note).

• Stringers and keel grid – Secure and well bonded. No visible cracks or areas appearing “worked”. • Bilge – Clean and dry • Interior – The varnish is in fair condition. Joiner work, appointments and upholstery are in fair

condition • Bulkheads and tabbing – in good condition w/ no separation of tabbing, or areas appearing

“worked” • The vessel was found in “Fair to Good” overall condition.

Weather at time of survey: Fair, warm and sunny. SW wind at 10 – 15 Kts.


PROPULSION SYSTEM

General Condition: Good, except as noted – all gear operational

Type: Diesel Hours: 430 “By meter” Manufacturer: “Beta Marine” Model: K18095 Serial Number: 5U0469 #Cylinders/HP: 3 / 28 Year/Year rebuilt: New 2007 Cooling System: Fresh water heat exchanger Alarms: Yes Gauges: Full @ helm Exhaust(s): Reinforced hose - new Silencer(s): Can type FRP In-line- new Reduction Gear: Yes – ratio not sighted Belts/Hoses: Appear good Shaft: 1“ Stainless Steel Stuffing Box: Dripless – Sea water seen leaking past the

seal at higher rpm (Note) Strut/Bearing: Through keel / Cutlass – slight wear (Note) Propeller: 3 bladed Bronze 12RH12 (as seen on hub) Controls: Single lever Eng. Beds/Mounts: HD stringers / Appear good – new with engine installation

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

General Condition: Good – all gear operational Eng.Rm.Ventilation: Natural (33 CFR 183.610) Insulation: Foil & foam Wheel/Tiller: SS tiller – custom fabrication Steering Gear: Direct Emergency Steering: None Rudder: Foam filled FRP Rudder Post Gland: Traditional (Note) Bilge Pump(s)-Manual: Diaphragm in cockpit Auto: “Rule” Est. 2500 gph Potable Water-Manual: Hand pump Pressure: “Shur-Flo” w/ accumulator Washdown Pump: “Flojet” Head(s): “Raritan” Holding Tank: Yes – see Tankage and Plumbing Macerator: None – holding tank is discharged through deck fitting only USCG Approved: Yes w/ “Y” valve (33 USC 159) Showers: None Sump/Pump: Drains to bilge Anchor Windlass: Manual horizontal axis separate wildcat and capstan Zincs: Need replacing (Note)


ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

General Condition: Good – all gear operational DC-Batteries/Amps: (4) 6v in series for two 12vdc banks Boxes: Plastic w/tops straps Wood FRP lined Approved: Yes (ABYC E 10.7.1 – 10.7.12) Condition of terminals: Good Engine Alternator/Amps: 100 amps Charger/Amps: “True charge” / 20 amp Vapor Proof Switch(es): “Guest” DC control panel: Behind companionway Circuit Protection: Magnetic breakers & fuses Installation: DC wiring is original stranded copper with original harnessing in place. Well

loomed, compliant w/ NFPA 302 7-13.4 AC-Shorepower: 30 amp cable AC control panel: In main salon, in original condition. Inverter/Watts: “Maxx” / 400 watt – inverter showed 90vac when tested Generator/KW: None Cabin Lights: 12v - good Spreader Lights: 12v - good Navigation Lights: 12v – good / Additional nav lights: tricolor light at masthead - good Anchor Light: 12v - good Searchlight: 12v Handheld Hot Water Heater: None Bonding system/Condition: On drive train / Appears Good. Ion diffuser for lightening

protection on masthead Other: Two solar panels – charging at 1 amp at time of survey

GALLEY EQUIPMENT

General Condition: Good – all gear operational Sink(s): Stainless Steel Refrigeration: Remote 12vdc compressor Stove Type: “Princess” Propane # Burners/Oven: Three w/ oven Tank Stowage: Lashed tio stbd side deck Safety Solenoid: No w/ gauge Approved: No (ABYC A-1.6 - 1.10) (Note) Supply lines: Protected where pass through

bulkheads and vessel structure. Ball valve for supply on copper tubing is located in galley cupboard (NFPA 320 6-5.10.4.2)

TANKAGE AND PLUMBING

General Condition: All gear operational and in good condition # Fuel Tanks/Capacity: One / 35 Gals

Material: Aluminum Location: Under aft galley sole How Secured: Framing and mechanical fasteners Accessibility/Condition: Ltd / appears good Fills/Vents/Overflows: On deck / topside Fuel Lines/Clamps: Neoprene - approved Filters: “Racor 500” and secondary


Shut-off Valve/Manifold: At tank # Water Tanks/Capacity: Two / 20 Gals fwd tank, 40 gals aft tank

Material: Aluminum Location: Under saloon sole How Secured: Framing and mechanical fasteners Accessibility/Condition: Ltd / appears good Fills and Vents: On deck topsides Hoses/Clamps: Good Filters: No Valves/Manifold: At pressure pump

# Holding Tank/Capacity: One / Est 6 Gals Material: Polyethylene

Thru-Hull Fittings/Valves: Bronze & Marelon ball valves. Two Gate valves on exhaust and bilge pump discharge hoses in lazarette

Approved: Yes, except gate valves (ABYC H – 27.4, 27.5) (Note) Condition: Working (Note) Clamps/Hoses: Double / reinforced Tapered Plugs?: At each through hull valve below LWL – No (Note) Anti-Siphon Loops: Yes Raw water Strainers: Bronze Hose Chafing?: None Observed

ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

General Condition: All gear operational and in good condition Compass(es): “Saturn” 4 inch bulkhead mount VHF Radio: “Icom IC M402” with RAM mic in cockpit Autopilot: “Raytheon” tiller type – not tested & “Monitor” windvane. Unit appears in good

condition with all appropriate gear led and attached Speed Log: Impeller is in hull, no read out head sighted Wind Indicator: “Raytheon ST 60” & “Windex” Depthfinder: “Datamarine” GPS/Loran: “Garmin GPS192C” Radar: “Furuno”

DECK EQUIPMENT

General Condition: Good – all gear operational Anchor(s): Two plow type - surpasses minimum

standards for ground tackle Chain/Rode(s): 5/16” / 3/4” 3 strand - two separate

rodes Bow Roller(s): SS on HD platform Bow/Stern Pulpit: 1” Stainless Steel / 1” SS Stanchions/Lifelines: 1” SS / double wire (Note) Docklines: Misc. braid Fenders: Medium pneumatic Covers: Mainsail “stack pack”, dodger


SPARS, RIGGING AND SAILS

General Condition: All gear updated and in good condition, except as noted

Type of Rig/# Masts: Sloop / One Material: Aluminum Where Stepped: On keel Condition of Step: Aluminum HD construction spreads load

over wide area of the keel - minimal corrosion Keel bolts: Lead is encapsulated. Percussion sounding showed

no separation of FRP from lead Standing Rigging: 1x19 SS wire Condition: Appears good from deck Terminals: Swaged Turnbuckles/(pins?): Bronze / yes Chainplates/Stem: SS through bolted to FRP molded knees

(Note) Spinnaker Pole/Reaching Strut: Aluminum Running Rigging: Dacron braid Condition: Good Winches: “Barient” 2 x #22, 1 x #10; “Lewmar” 1 x #40ST, bronze “Nevins type, 1 ”Lewmar”

reef outhaul winch on boom Rigging details (vang/traveler,etc.): Split leg backstay with SSB antenna isolators, rope

vang, “Profurl” roller furling. Sail inventory: Main, Yankee cut working head sail. Three others in bags, not inspected. Main

and headsail which were bent on and set on seatrial appeared in good condition.

SAFETY/REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

General Condition: All gear updated and in good condition, except as noted Throwable Device: None sighted (Note) PFD’s: USCG Type II (33 USC 175) VDS: “Olin” kit (33 USC 175) Expired (Note) Horn/Bell: Handheld freon / NA Radar Reflector: Yes Oil/Pollution Placards: Yes / Yes (33CFR151.9) Fire Extinguishers: 3 x 3# ABC dry chemical Condition: Gauges in green (Note) Fixed Fire System: “Fireboy” Halon FE241 (Suggested) CO detector/ Gas sniffer: “Recommended” / “Suggested” (Note)

REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This Alberg 37 was found in good operational condition, all systems functioned normally. On seatrial drive train and sailing gear operated normally – the dripless stuffing box being the only exception, and this requiring only normal maintenance. The vessel has been ably managed during the tenure of the past owner, who has logged many ocean miles on her. Deficiencies noted below are in general of an easily rectified nature. Moisture intrusion into the deck can be considered in the normal range for a vessel of near 40 years of age. The impact on the structural integrity of the vessel cannot be precisely determined but would appear to be minimal. While underway on sea trial with the full main and jib set in 15 kts of wind no deflection, pumping or “working” was seen either on deck or below.


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 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:

1. Assure a minimum of (3) visual distress signals are aboard that have future expiration dates. (consider SOLAS standard) (46CFR28.145)

2. Assure a Throwable life saving device is carried while underway (Lifesling or life ring).

3. Propane supple hose should be continuous with no breaks from the deck to the stove. As well a 12vdc solenoid shut off valve should be installed

AT OWNER’S DISCRETION / IN NEAR FUTURE:

Hull and superstructure

4. Suggest regular pressure hose test to all ports and hatches to check watertight integrity and examine rubber gaskets for cracking.

5. Suggest replacement of forward backing plates as discussed on page two of this report. Stanchions should all have new backing plates and be re bedded at the same time.

Propulsion system

6. Consider replacement of the cutless bearing in the next two years or sooner if wear noticeably increases.

Mechanical systems

7. 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. Note that Dripless packing glands are not maintenance free. The shaft and gland must be kept free of salt deposits and scoring. The hose clamps should be changed regularly. Service is due for this unit.

8. Suggest replacement of two aft gate valves with ball valves as time allows

Deck equipment

9. Consider replacement of the lifelines with bare SS wire. Plastic coatings trap moisture and prevent a clear assessment of condition. Replacement should be considered before any long voyage.


Spars, rigging & sails

10. Consider removal and inspection of chainplates before any long voyage is undertaken. Replace and re bed as necessary.

Safety Equipment

11. 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.

12. Suggest carrying appropriately sized soft wood tapered plugs at each thru hull fitting below the LWL as a precaution against fitting failure.

13. Suggest installation of an engine space automatic fire extinguisher – FE 241 Halon type.

14. ABYC recommends annual servicing and tagging (46CFR28.155) of handheld and engine space automatic fire extinguishers.

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Deep bilge

Dripless packing gland


Ballast keel and hull section Rudder and attachments

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.

''VERY GOOD CONDITION'' has had above average care and is very well equipped with good quality gear in good condition. Only minor cosmetic or structural deficiencies noted.

“GOOD CONDITION” Largely original equipment, basic systems with few cosmetic or structural deficiencies noted.

''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: _________Declined ____JRS____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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