2008 beneteau 423 - ken henry marine survey · the vessel is a beneteau oceanis 423 sloop, built by...

2008 BENETEAU 423

Capt. Phineas T. McHenry, Ltd. Marine Surveyor

38 Oak Hill Lane

Elkton, MD 21921

410-287-2028

www.kenhenrymarinesurvey.com

[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HULL CONSTRUCTION 1

DECKS, CABIN TOP, HULL, TRANSOM, BOTTOM 2 HULL/KEEL SEAM, KEEL BOLTS, HULL/DECK SEAM, COMPRESSION POST, BULKHEADS 3 ENGINE BED, DECK SUPPORTS, PAN SYSTEM, INTERIOR 4

MACHINERY 4

HOSES, RISER, WATER JACKET, STARTER POSITIVE END LINKAGE, MUFFLER, MOTOR MOUNTS, ENGINE BELT 5

BOW THRUSTER 5

STEERING SYSTEM 6

ELECTRONICS 6

RUDDER 6

PROP 7

SHAFT 7

SHAFT PACKING GLAND 7

CUTLASS BEARING 7

STRUT 7

GALVANIC PROTECTION 8

RIGGING 8

TURNBUCKLES, SWEDGED FITTINGS, STAYS, SHROUDS, CHAIN PLATES 9 RUNNING RIGGING 9

SAILS 9

VENTILATION 9

FUEL SYSTEM 9

ELECTRICAL: 12 VOLT 10

ELECTRICAL: 120 VOLT 12

TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)

AIR CONDITIONERS 13

FIRE PROTECTION 14

BILGE 14

BILGE PUMPS 14

SEACOCKS, STRAINER, AND THRU-HULL FITTINGS 14

PLUMBING 15

GALLEY 16

HEADS 17

NAVIGATION LIGHTS 17

DECK HARDWARE 17

PORTS AND HATCHES 17

GROUND TACKLE 18

WINDLASS 18

CANVAS 18

SWIM PLATFORM 18

MISCELLANEOUS 19

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 20

DOCUMENTATION NUMBER 20

SEA TRIAL REPORT 21

SAFETY AND STRUCTURAL ITEMS 23

ITEMS TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 24

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ITEMS 25

COMMENTS AND CONCLUSIONS 26

DISCLAIMER 27

Capt. Phineas T. McHenry, Ltd. MARINE SURVEYORMARINE CONSULTANT

38 OAK HILL LANEELKTON, MD 21921

410-287-2028

SURVEY REPORT

PURCHASE SURVEY

SURVEY NO. xxxx JULY 29, 2016

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to certify that the undersigned surveyor at the

request of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, attended the

sailboat in and out of the water at Lippincott Marine, 74 Norman Avenue, Riverside, New Jersey,

08075, on the 29th day of July in the year 2016, and did survey said vessel for Mr. xxxxxx, while

representing his interest as a prospective buyer.

The vessel is a Beneteau Oceanis 423 sloop, built by Beneteau Yachts in France in the year 2008.

The United States plant is located at 1313 West Hwy. 76, Marion, South Carolina, 29401,

(telephone number 843-629-5300). The vessel’s hull identification number is xxxxxxxxxxxx.

The vessel’s approximate measurements are: LOA 43’2”, LOD 41’8”, LWL 38’7”, BEAM

12’11”, DRAFT 4’9”, BALLAST 5,836 lbs., and DISPLACEMENT 19,797 lbs. The vessel’s

documentation number is xxxxxxx, which will expire on July 31, 2016.

ALL MAJOR HULL MEMBERS, wherever accessible, together with all surfaces, joints,

bonds, fillets, webs, bulkheads, and hard curve areas were carefully inspected with particular care

being devoted to areas of normal stress concentrations and possible bulkheads or other hard

spots. Field methods of sounding and visual sighting were used. Also, the use of a moisture

meter to determine the moisture content of the hull, decks, and other areas which could retain

moisture causing damage to the vessel.

HULL CONSTRUCTION: the vessel was built on a fiberglass hull and constructed with resin

and fiberglass mat. The hull’s exterior finishing is a gel coat glazing. The deck and cabin top was

built as a one-piece unit and bonded to the hull at the vessel’s sheer. The deck is of a sandwiched

core and fiberglass construction. I have noted the following:

a) The fiberglass to resin ratio is good.

b) The resin appears to have cured well.

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PURCHASE SURVEY #5139 PAGE 2 of 27

HULL CONSTRUCTION (cont.)

c) The foredeck is solid and in good, structural condition with no significant delamination or

voids.

d) The catwalks are solid with no significant delamination or voids.

e) The cabin top is solid and in good, structural condition with no significant delamination or

voids. I noted a slight deflection at the mast step, but there was no high moisture in this area.

f) The cockpit deck has a teak overlay. All appears to be solid and in good, structural condition.

g) The hull runs fair with no signs of repairs or damage. The gel coat glazing is in good order.

h) The transom appears to be solid and in good order.

i) No visual signs of blisters on the bottom of the hull. No voids were found in the layup of

the bottom. No signs of major repairs, damage, or hard grounding.



PURCHASE SURVEY #xxxx PAGE 3 of 27


j) The hull to keel seam appears to be in good order. There were a few rust blooms on the keel

k) The keel bolts, from what was accessible, appear to be in good condition with no stray current

or leakage.

l) Where accessible for inspection, the hull to deck seam appears to be in good condition with

no signs of separation.

m) The compression post is solid and in good condition with no deflection.

n) The bulkheads are in good condition.

o) The tabbing accessible for inspection appears to be in good order and well secured to the hull

supports and structural members.

Capt. Phineas McHenry, Ltd. Marine Surveyor July 29, 2016



p) The engine bed is in good condition with no signs of separation or structural fatigue.

q) The deck supports accessible for inspection appear to be in good condition.

r) The pan system is well secured and in good, structural condition.

s) The interior shows well. The interior cushions in the main cabin are in poor condition.

MACHINERY: said vessel’s auxiliary power is a Volvo model D2-55C, fresh water cooled,

diesel engine. The engine’s serial number is xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. I have noted the following:

a) The water intake hoses are in good condition. The hose is double hose clamped.




MACHINERY (cont.)

b) The exhaust hoses are in good condition. The exhaust system is double hose clamped as per

ABYC standard P-1.7.10 sections.

c) The water circulation hoses are in good condition.

d) The riser and water jacket are in good condition. Note, this is an external inspection.

e) A boot is installed to cover the starter cable terminal end nor the alternator as per ABYC

standard E-11.5.2.8.

f) The linkage appears to be in good order.

g) The engine belt is in good condition.

h) The motor mounts are good condition.

i) The Vetus plastic muffler is secured to the hull and appears to be in good condition. Refer to

the sea trial for additional comments.

j) Refer to the oil analysis report for condition of engine oil.

BOW THRUSTER: Lewmar bow thruster. The bow thruster did not work. Further evaluation

would be required. Possible motor issue or solenoid.



BOW THRUSTER (cont.)

STEERING SYSTEM: pedestal wheel mechanical steering system. The cable, quadrant gear

and other mechanical fittings appear to be in good condition. Refer to the sea trial for operation.

ELECTRONICS: the electronics appear to have been properly installed. The vessel is equipped

with the following:

a) The Icom ICM422 VHF came on, but the radio checks on stations 16 and 27 were

incomplete. The weather station did come on.

b) The Raymarine depth finder worked, but the knot meter did not.

c) The Raymarine E80 radar worked.

d) The GPS gave the test reading 40°02.078 / 074°58.568.

e) The Raymarine wind machine worked.

f) The Raymarine autopilot worked.

g) The pedestal mounted Plastimo compass is in good condition

RUDDER: spade fiberglass rudder, which appears to be in good condition. There was a little

play in the rudder shaft log.



PROP: three-blade bronze prop. The size was not available. The prop appears to be in good

condition. When tested, the blades ran out true.

SHAFT: 1 ¼” stainless steel shaft, which appears to be in good condition. The shaft appears to

be straight. There were no signs of pitting on the shaft.

SHAFT PACKING GLAND: dripless shaft packing gland. The hose is starting to crack. The

unit is double hose clamped.

CUTLASS BEARING: needs to be replaced.

STRUT: molded into the hull. All appears to be in good order.




GALVANIC PROTECTION: the vessel is equipped with sacrificial anode protection. The two

zincs are in fair condition.

RIGGING:

HARDWARE - the two Lewmar #54 self-tailing, two-speed, primary winches are well secured

to the coamings, in good condition, and did work. The one Lewmar #40 self-tailing two-speed

secondary winch is well secured to the cabin top, in good condition, and did work. The one

Lewmar #40 self-tailing two speed halyard winch is well secured to the cabin top, in good

condition, and did work.

The vessel is equipped with a Hood roller furling system for the headsail, which appears to be in

good condition. The foil appears to be straight, and the swivel is in good condition. The furling

system worked at time of the survey.

The sheaves and blocks accessible for inspection are in satisfactory condition. The boom vang is

in good condition.

STANDING RIGGING

a) US Spar aluminum deck step mast with boom and double set of foil spreaders. The mast

appears to be straight and in good condition. The boom appears to be straight. The gooseneck

is in good condition. The stainless steel fittings accessible for inspection appear to be in good

condition. The mast was not unstepped, so the mast head and the top fittings could not be

inspected.

The furling system was in good working order.

b) The chrome-plated, open-faced turnbuckles appear to be in good condition. Ample




RIGGING (cont.)

adjustment remains on the turnbuckles. The threads are in good condition, and the studs are

straight.

c) All swedged fittings that were accessible for inspection appear to be in good order. I did not

detect any wires pulling from the fittings. The swedged ends do not appear to be cracked.

d) The chain plates are well secured to the hull with no signs of structural weakness or fatigue.

e) The stays and shrouds accessible for inspection appear to be in good order.

RUNNING RIGGING: in satisfactory condition.

SAILS: the mainsail is in good condition. The genoa is in good condition. No other sails were

inspected.

VENTILATION: does meet all requirements as per U.S.C.G. regulation 183.620 and ABYC

standard H-32. The ventilation system is natural forced air with one inline blower. The blower

did work. The ventilation hoses are in good condition.

FUEL SYSTEM: the vessel is equipped with one plastic fuel tank with a capacity of

approximately 53 gallons. I have noted the following:

a) The deck fill port is properly marked as per ABYC standard H-33.12.3.

b) The tank is vented. The vent hose is in good condition.




FUEL SYSTEM (cont.)

c) The fuel fill hose is type A-2 hose. The hose is in good condition. Both ends of the hose are

double hose clamped.

d) The fuel feed hose is type A-1 hose and in good condition.

e) The fuel tank appears to be in good condition with no visual signs of leaks.

f) The installation of the fuel tank does comply with ABYC standard H-33.

g) The shut off valve extension was hard to work.

ELECTRICAL:

12 VOLT SYSTEM - negative ground system with a circuit breaker panel, on/off battery

switches which worked, and a 40 amp True Charger battery charger. The battery charger is

properly installed. The battery charger’s output was 13.03 volts. I have noted the following:

a) The wiring does comply with ABYC standard.

b) The vessel is equipped with six 6 volt, one Series 27, and one Series 31 acid plate batteries.

c) Except for the two batteries in the aft lazarette, the batteries are secured to the hull as per

ABYC standard E-10.7.4. Except for the two batteries in the aft lazarette, the positive

terminal ends are properly covered as per ABYC standard E-11.5.2.8.

d) I did detect the following wiring violations and/or safety hazards with the 12 volt system:

1) two batteries in the aft lazarette are sitting on plywood and not properly secured and the




ELECTRICAL (cont.)

positive ends not properly covered.

2) The two battery master switches are not labeled for operation. The factor installed battery

switches are labeled. The two added later are not labeled.




ELECTRICAL (cont.)

e) The vessel is also equipped with a Freedom Marine 25 inverter, which appears to have been

properly installed. The inverter charged at 13.20 volts. The inverter’s output was 113.0 volts.

f) The cabin lights worked at time of survey.

120 VOLT SYSTEM – split 30 amp single phase system with circuit breaker panel. The wiring

does meet ABYC standard E-11. The backside of the panel was protected. Due to disassembly of

the unit, the backside of the panel was not inspected. The galley and heads are equipped with GFI

receptacles, which are in good order.

The 30 amp yellow shore power cord with a 30 amp splitter appears to be in satisfactory

condition. There is a new cord still in the wrapper.




ELECTRICAL (cont.)

AIR CONDITIONERS: 12,000 BTU Marine Air, serial number 70588083, and a Marine Air,

serial number 70297439. The water intake hoses are in good condition. The hose is double hose

clamped at the seacock. The air conditioners appear to be properly wired and adequately vented.

However, the midship unit has wires that are not properly secured. The air conditioner did work.

The air temperature reached 45.7°.




FIRE PROTECTION: ABYC standard A-4 Table II states that a vessel 42’ in length is required

to be equipped with three B-1 type, U.S.C.G. approved fire extinguishers, mounted in the

following locations: outside engine compartment, steering position and galley, if equipped with a

stove, or passenger cockpit.

The vessel is equipped with four 2008 3 lb. B.C. dry chemical fire extinguishers mounted in the

following locations: chart table, aft cabin, main cabin, and forward cabin. The extinguishers by

the chart table and aft cabin are empty. The vessel is not equipped with a smoke detector or

carbon monoxide detector.

BILGE: the bilge was clean at time of my inspection.

BILGE PUMPS: the midship bilge is equipped with a Jabsco diaphragm pump. The pump is

secured to the hull and properly wired. The pump did work. The discharge hose is in good

condition.

The manual Plastimo pump is properly installed. The pump did work. The discharge hose is in

good condition.

SEACOCKS, STRAINERS, AND THRU-HULL FITTINGS: the seacocks are readily

accessible and the handles are easy to operate as per ABYC standard H-27.7.2. There are no

backup plates on all the thru-hull fittings. The vessel does not have a bonding system. I have

noted the following:

a) The bronze ball valve for the engine intake is in good working order.

b) The bronze ball valve for the air conditioner pump worked.

c) The two bronze ball valves for the head intakes worked.

d) The two bronze ball valves for the head discharges worked.

e) The two bronze ball valves for the head sinks worked.

f) The bronze ball valve for the galley sink worked.

g) The small ball valve for the ice box worked.

h) The small ball valve for the bleed line for the dripless packing gland worked.




SEACOCKS, STRAINERS, AND THRU-HULL FITTINGS (cont.)

i) The Vetus plastic strainer for the engine intake is in good condition. The plastic strainer for

the air conditioner water pump is in satisfactory condition.

j) The thru-hull fittings above the waterline that were accessible for inspection appear to be in

satisfactory condition. The thru-hull fittings below the water line appear to be in satisfactory

condition with no signs of stray current damage.

PLUMBING: the hoses and lines appear to have been properly ran throughout the vessel. The

hoses below the waterline are double hose clamped. The drains, faucets, and fixtures are in good

condition. The vessel is equipped with two plastic fresh water tanks with a total capacity of 154

gallons.

The two Jabsco shower drain pumps each with a float switch for the forward and aft showers

appear to have been properly installed. Both pumps worked. The Shur Flo fresh water pressure

pump with an accumulator and selector valve appears to have been properly installed. The pump

did work with no signs of leaks.

The 11 gallon Seaward hot water heater, serial number 929637, with hot water exchange, appears

to have been factory installed and in good condition. The water reached a temperature of 121.2°.

GALLEY: the appliances appear to have been factory installed. The galley is equipped with

the following:

a) Double polished stainless steel sinks with a faucet for hot and cold pressure water. The drain

hose is in good condition.




GALLEY (cont.)

b) The Force 10 propane three-burner stove with oven appears to have been properly installed.

The unit does gimbal. However, no emergency switch installed by the stove. ABYC standard

A-1.7.3.1 states that the valve(s) or its control must be operable from the vicinity of the

appliance(s) in the event of a fire at any appliance(s). If the cylinder shut-off valve is readily

accessible from the vicinity of the appliance, the shut-off valve on the supply line is not

required. The stove is in like new condition.

c) The fiberglass ice box with two 12 volt Adler Barbour refrigeration units. The refrigeration

units appear to have been properly wired and in good condition. The ice box reached a

temperature of 3.4° F.

d) The Tappan microwave oven is properly secured and in good condition. However, the cord

is too short to reach receptacle.



HEADS: two Jabsco (one manual and one elelctric) marine toilets with plastic holding tank and

two Jabsco macerators. The holding tanks are vertical tanks installed behind the heads. The

discharge hoses and water intake hoses are in good condition. Both heads did work.

NAVIGATION LIGHTS: the red and green bow light, stern light, steaming light, and anchor

light worked at time of survey.

DECK HARDWARE: the deck hardware appears to be well bonded to the hull. As part of

routine maintenance, the deck hardware should be pulled and rebedded in polysulfide caulking.

PORTS AND HATCHES: I have noted the following:

a) The aluminum frame with Plexiglas forward hatch appears to be well secured and in good

condition.

b) The six skylight hatches are well secured and in good condition.

c) The Lewmar aluminum framed ports are well secured and in good condition.

d) The main cabin fixed ports are in good order.

e) The Plexiglas hatch and two drop boards are in good condition.

f) The cockpit locker hatches are in good condition.

g) The anchor hatch is solid and in good condition.




GROUND TACKLE: plow anchor with 1/2” galvanized chain. The ground tackle is in good

condition. The ground tackle is properly sized for said vessel.

WINDLASS: 12 volt Lewmar windlass, which is in good condition. The windlass is well

secured and appears to have been properly installed. I could not find the remote control for

testing. I also noted that the bow thruster and windlass are on the same panel breaker.

CANVAS: the bimini, dodger, winch covers, wheel cover, and sail covers are in good condition.

SWIM PLATFORM: molded part of the transom. The platform is solid and in good condition.



MISCELLANEOUS

a) The vessel is equipped with a Sony stereo, which appears to have been properly installed.

b) There are scuff marks on the settee corner cushion (aft insert.)

c) The aft berth access outboard panel is poorly supported.



HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

DOCUMENTATION NUMBER




SEA TRIAL REPORT

On July 29, 2016, I attended the sea trial that was performed on the Beneteau 423, hull

identification number xxxxxxxxxxxx, while representing the interest of Mr. xxxxxx. I have noted

the following:

ENGINE

The engine reached a maximum of 2,800 rpms. There was no shaft vibration. There were no

visual signs of exhaust leaks, water leaks, or oil leaks. The engine reach a temperature of 272.3°.

The alternator charged at 14.4 volts.




SEA TRIAL REPORT (cont.)

The transmission shifted well, and I did not have any problems finding neutral, forward, or

reverse.

STEERING SYSTEM

In good working order.

PACKING GLANDS

The shaft packing gland is good condition. The rudder gland is in good condition.



RECOMMENDATIONS

SAFETY ITEMS AND STRUCTURAL ITEMS

a) Either relocate the manual safety switch to the front of the stove or install an electric solenoid

with the shut off switch in the front of the stove.

b) The two aft batteries are sitting on plywood platform and poorly secured and also mounted on

an angle. I would suggest relocating the batteries, properly secured, and cover positive

terminal ends. ABYC standard E-10.7.1 states that if the mounting surfaces of components of

the boat in the immediate vicinity of the battery are of a material attacked by the electrolyte, a

mounting means shall be provided that is made of material that is not damaged by electrolyte.

c) Label the two master battery switches as per operation.

d) Install new fire extinguishers in the above given locations. Fire extinguisher mounted in the

cabinets or lockers need to have ISO stickers on the doors.

e) Install a new carbon monoxide detector. Also install smoke detectors throughout the vessel.



RECOMMENDATIONS (cont.)

GENERAL REPAIR AND REPACEMENT ITEMS

a) Provide remote control for the windlass.

b) Install feed line on its own breaker. It appears that the bow thruster and windlass share the

same panel breaker.

c) On the midship air conditioner, secure the loose hanging wires at the air conditioner unit

under the settee.

d) Repair or replace the bow thruster.

e) Replace the cutlass bearing.

f) Install a receptacle for the microwave.

g) Repair or replace the knot meter.

h) The fuel shut off cable needs adjusted or replace as it was hard to work.

i) Repair interior cushions.



PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

a) Rebed all deck hardware ports and hatches with polysulfide compound.

b) Align engine with shaft.

c) Grease winches.

d) Spray motor mounts with oil.

e) Replace the engine shaft packing unit as the rubber appears to be starting to crack.

SURVEYOR'S SUGGESTIONS

(as per conversation at survey and not part of this report)

1) When you get ready for cruising, install a radar arch to mount solar panel and also install a

wind generator.

2) Replace the prop with a Max three blade prop.

3) Replace plastic sea strainers for the air conditioner with Groco sea strainers.

4) Provide a trip line for the anchor and a snubbing line for the anchor chain.

5) Replace the batteries with AGM and use 12 volt deep cell batteries to reduce the number of

cable connections and to simplify the electrical system.

6) Do away with the batteries in the aft locker.

7) Install a vacuum flush head.

8) Supply a deionizer for dock side use.



COMMENTS

Definitely the nicest Beneteau 423 around, or that I ever inspected. The engine appears almost

like new. The interior showed well, except for the main cabin cushions. The interior was found to

be clean and well kept to yachting standards.

I would suggest immediate rebedding of all deck hardware, as a part of a preventive maintenance

program. I would also suggest spraying the motor mounts and shaft flange with oil to help keep

them from rusting.

I did not understand what the thought was behind the extra batteries. And according to the classes

I have attended for electrical, it is always best to use AGM or gel cells whenever using 12 volt

refrigeration or inverters. However there is no regulation that says you cannot.

CONCLUSION

Said vessel is suitable manufacturer’s intended purpose.

With consideration given to the condition of the vessel, optional equipment, market condition,

and the use of the BUC Book, it is hereby my professional opinion that an appraised value for

said vessel can be placed at $136,500.00. A replacement value can be set at $305,000.00.

I would advise to request for a full disclosure from the current owner and obtaining an estimate

of all repairs before settlement.

Capt. Phineas T. McHenry, Ltd. MARINE SURVEYORMARINE CONSULTANT

38 OAK HILL LANEELKTON, MD 21921

410-287-2028


DISCLAIMER

My inspection of this vessel represents reasonable care and skill, but does not include inspection

of the engine or those sections requiring structural removals and disassembling. My conclusion

does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the vessel’s condition or of its parts, but it is an

expression of my opinion only. No liability is assumed by me for errors of judgment or omission,

or for subsequent structural or mechanical weakness in the vessel. The recommendations listed in

this report are a courtesy and are not all inclusive.

This report should be considered as an entire document. No single section is meant to be used,

except as part of the whole. It is current to the named client for 30 days of undisturbed layup of

the vessel’s first use. Subsequent updating and transfer of the survey is solely the right of the

surveyor.

The content of this report remains the sole property of said marine surveyor and may not be used

without the author of the survey written permission. The use of this report shall constitute an

acceptance of the above mentioned conditions.

SURVEY SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Kenneth E. Henry, Sr., AMS #370

Marine Surveyor

MEMBER ABYC, IAAI, and ASNT SOCIETY OF ACCREDITED MARINE SURVEYORS

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MARINE SURVEYING

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