SURVEY REPORT
Sailing Vessel “CROSSWIND”
The following Survey Report is given without prejudice for and on behalf of Mr Jeff Graham at his request on Monday, 5th September, 2011 at Lawries Boat Services on the hardstand, Kawana, Queensland.
Name : CROSSWIND
Type : Masthead Cutter; Westsail 32
Designer : Westsail
Builder : Westsail Corp,USA
Launched : 1973
LOA : 40’ (12.2 M), including Sprits
LBP : 32’ (9.75M)
LWL : 27’6” (8.38M)
Beam : 11’ (3.35M)
Draft : 6’ 3” (1.9M)
Displacement : 8.93 tons
Construction
-Hull : Carvel shape, solid moulded FRP, with marine plywood bulkheads.
-Deck : FRP over end-grain balsa core.
-Coach House: As above.
- Interior Finish: Teak veneered plywood panelling with solid teak trim. Teak floor. Some painted marine ply panels. Deck head lining is perforated vinyl covered panels.
NOTE: Because the underside of the deck is fully lined, a full inspection of the deckhead was not possible except within some side lockers.
Extent of Survey: The vessel was hauled out of the water for the purpose of routine maintenance. A full assessment of the hull, especially below the waterline, was conducted. All internal areas were assessed to the extent that it was possible without the removal of permanent interior hull linings etc. Under floor areas were assessed to the extent that removable floorboards made this possible. A test sailing was not conducted. Auxiliary propulsion was inspected during the vessels return to the moorings.
General overall condition:
The vessel is showing her age but adequate maintenance has kept the vessel well preserved. The interior of the hull is lined with teak slating above the bunk line. Other areas behind lockers and under bunk storage are finished with the standard flowcoat finish. The areas where the hull is exposed are sound and solid, suggesting that the hull condition overall is good.
Interior timberwork is in good condition with some areas needing maintenance, varnish etc.
A visual inspection of the rigging and sails suggest they are in good condition and will see many years of good service on this type of cruising vessel.
Some minor problems were found and will be “NOTED” on an individual basis throughout the following report.
INTERNAL:
Chain locker:
- General condition here is sound. 1st Anchor chain and rope warp stowed here is in G/C
Frd Cabin and Berth: The bunk here is a wide berth occupying the port side. A hanging locker and two smaller lockers are fitted on the Stbd side. General condition here is sound.
- Bunk mattresses, vinyl covered are in G/C.
- Teak timberwork and panelling is in G/C.
- Stowage space under bunks is sound. Exposed hull areas here are in G/C.
- Deck head lining in F/C.
- 2nd Anchor chain stowed in forward section here is in G/C.
NOTE: Spurl pipe from deck may need some attention at next haul-out.
- One anchor stowed under V-Berth is a 20 kg Danforth folding type by Fortress and is New/C.
- A PUR Powersurvivor R/O water maker is located under the port bunk and is in New/C.
- Bulkheads are teak laminated marine ply glassed to hull and are sound and in G/C.
- Access hatch to deck is a timber frame type. Perspex, dogs and seals are in G/C.
- 4 six inch port lights in cabin sides are in G/C. Dogs and seals are fine.
Walk-through Area:
Port side: Head and Vanity:
NOTE: As observed at the time of inspection a new Johnson Manual Toilet
was sitting in position, but not fastened down. A discharge valve is functioning
but locked shut. A small holding tank is located in a space behind the toilet,
and is not connected. It is my understanding that different arrangements
are planned for the Head.
- Vanity has 2 faucets, one with foot pump, and the other with electric pump.
Discharge is straight to sea via hull valve All in G/C and functioning.
- Wood work and varnished panelling in G/C.
Stbd Side – Hanging locker and drawers under; panelling and varnish work in G/C.
- Located in hanging locker here is a 1kg Dry Powder fire extinguisher, fully charged, no service tag.
- 2 six inch port lights in cabin sides are in G/C. Dogs and seals are fine.
MIDSHIP MAIN SALOON:
Stbd. Side:
Upper and lower Pilot berths: Lower berth slides into cavity to form day seat. Mattresses in G/C.
- The Raytheon automatic pilot compass is located under lower bunk. Autocomp 1000 is functioning.
- Hull area where exposed is sound and in G/C.
- Timberwork, framing & panelling is in G/C.
- Solid Teak over plywood flooring is in G/C.
- Under floor area needs cleaning, but is dry and in G/C.
- Seat cushions are in G/C.
- Deck head linings and teak trims are in G/C.
- 6” port lights, on each side of cabin are in G/C, seals and dogs OK.
Port Side:
Dinette, can convert to Double berth;
Dinette area:
- Woodwork and panelling are in G/C.
- Seat/ bunk cushions are in G/C.
- Drop-down dinette table (timber) and metal support structures are in G/C.
- Storage lockers under seats and behind backrest give access to hull. Hull integrity here is good.
- In shelf above side seat is located an ICOM IC-710 HF radio in G/C, and is functioning.
- Deck head linings and teak trims are in F/C.
- Timberwork, framing & panelling is in VG/C.
On the bulkhead on the Stbd side is a diesel fired S/S room heater. This unit was not tested.
- Unit is in G/C.
Under Floor:
- Hull areas where exposed are sound & dry and in G/C.
AFT in MAIN SALOON:
Galley:
Located on the Port side of the compartment:
- All fitments, timber work and panelling in G/C.
NOTE: There is no stove fitted at time of inspection.
A new unit is awaiting delivery.
- S/S single bowl sink is in G/C.
- Pressurised water service is delivered through a faucet and is functioning OK.
- A manual foot pump is also fitted here, and is in G/C and functioning.
- Crockery/cutlery storage above galley is in G/C.
- Storage under is in G/C.
- Hull areas where exposed are sound & G/C.
- Plumbing connections are sound.
- Refrigeration is 12 volt sealed unit built in under the Dinette seat Frd of the galley and is in G/C.
NAVIGATION STATION:
- All fitments, timberwork and panelling in G/C.
- A chart table has chart storage in drawers underneath.
- Main switch panel located here is fully operational.
- All instrumentation, engine gauges etc. functional.
- Radios all operational as well as GPS.
- Barometer, clock and temperature gauge all in G/C and functioning.
Electronics include: Wind direction, Speed Log and E-sounder, GPS and Auto pilot. All units are functioning.
An R10XX Raytheon Rastascan radar, VHF and HF radios are in G/C and all working well.
ENGINE BAY
Access to engine is via removable panels that form the companion way ladder to the cockpit.
Engine:
A 4 cyl. 37.5 Hp Beta Marine diesel is located under the cockpit.
The propeller shaft gland located deep in the compartment behind the engine showed a slight drip; one every few minutes. A little water was present in the bilge section forward of the engine.
- 3 X 12 Volt Batteries are located in engine bay; one Stbd for starting; 2 on Port side for House. All in G/C
- Inlet and discharge valves were checked for function.
- Exhaust system exits under the cockpit and through the transom via a back stop muffler box. All in G/C.
Underway Observation: Engine ran smoothly. Gearbox functioned normally. No observable or unusual exhaust emissions were present. Engine controls functioned normally. Engine monitoring gauges showed normal readings.
DECK AREA:
Fore Deck:
- There are 2 anchors, both CQR pattern, of 25kg and are in VG/C.
- The windlass is a manual type and in G/C. It is functioning well.
- S/S Pushpit and pulpit rails are in G/C.
- S/S wire rails and stanchions are in G/C.
- Both fore stays and Roller Reefing units are in G/C.
- Anchors are stored over the bowsprit platform which is in G/C.
Side decks and Cabin top:
Side decks, fore deck and cockpit areas are false-laid teak and are in F/C.
NOTE: Teak decking is in need of refurbishment, with the seam sealant
showing signs of perishing. This is not critical to the vessels seaworthiness,
but timely attention will prevent further damage.
NOTE: Surface is showing early signs of weather cracking.
Mast, Spars and Standing Rigging
- Mast and boom are anodised aluminium. They are in G/C.
- Standing rigging including turnbuckles and stay ends are in G/C.
- Mast and halyard winches are in G/C and functioning well.
Running Rigging:
Wire parts are in good condition. Some rope halyard tails, sheets, braces etc. are showing signs of weathering. (This can be gauged by the fading of coloured strands in the rope)
COCKPIT:
General condition in this area is good.
There are 2 solar electric panels, one on each side of the cockpit rails. Panels and mountings are in G/C.
- 3 winches by Arco are self-tailing. Winches and mountings are sound and functioning OK.
- Mainsheet track and runner is in G/C.
- Companionway hatch is in G/C and slide action is good.
- A hatch on the deck behind the cockpit gives access to the lazarette storage space.
- Port side seat locker is a storage space in G/C.
- Stbd side locker is set up for the two 9 Kg LP gas bottles for the galley. They are in G/C.
- Cockpit instruments are functioning OK.
HULL:
Inspected on hardstand area:
- The general condition of the hull exterior is good. Hull above the water line is fine with only minor scratches to be expected in a well-used vessel
- Below the water line is generally in G/C.
NOTE: There were 2 blisters on the stbd side of the rudder. These were
patches of delamination. This is not unusual for a vessel of this age
NOTE: These defects have been repaired at the time these observations
were made. Normal repair practices were performed. The condition is
NOT critical to the structural integrity of the vessel.
Shaft Bearing:
It is in good condition with no noticeable wear.
Propellor:
The 3-bladed propellor itself is in G/C.
Rudder:
As this vessel is a “canoe stern” (double ended) the rudder is hung from the stern post to the heel of the keel, and is steered by tiller.
The rudder is solidly mounted and no appreciable movement in the gudgeon or pintle bearings was observed.
Attached to the stern sprit is a “Monitor” brand all S/Steel self-steering vane in E/C.
Inlets and Discharges:
All inlets and discharges were checked for soundness and valve function and found to be in G/C.
Safety Equipment:
CONCLUSIONS:
Norman S Wright.
Marine Surveyors Association; Member No.178.
Wright Yacht & Boat Services. Ph: 0754780750.
www.wrightboats.com.au
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