Boat Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Client

• Boat's Registered Name

• Boat's License Number

• Hull Identification Number

• Location
  Address

Exterior

• Checked hull for evidence of damage or repairs

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked draino

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked boat for a "list" (in-water test)

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked fiberglass moisture levels (requires special tool)

  ✔

  ✖

• Tested fiberglass bottom for large "blisters"

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked propeller

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked propeller shaft for wobble or rattle (cutless bearing)

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked navigation lights for safety requirements

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked operation of included accessories (compass, electronics)

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked other included gear (fenders, lines)

  ✔

  ✖

Interior

• Checked for odors, stains, and general cleanliness

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked operation of engine seacock

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked other seacocks, valves, and emergency plugs

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked inboard engine stuffing box for leaks

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked bilge for oil, excess water

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked bilge pumps (electric, manual)

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked ventilation vents, plugs

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked seals on opening ports and hatches

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked under deck hardware for signs of leaks

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked condition of upholstery, furniture

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked plumbing and water tanks (leaks)

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked mandatory equipment (holding tank)

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked electrical panel, battery, terminals, and wiring

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked shorepower plug, cords

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked stove/heater, tanks, fittings, shutoffs, detectors

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked heater, air conditioner

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a toilet installed?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a Coast Guard-certified operable marine sanitation device?

  ✔

  ✖

Deck

• Checked deck for cracks, damage, 'sponginess'

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked hatches and ports condition, sign of leaking

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked lifelines and railings

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked anchors, rode, rollers, fittings

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked condition of canvas, bimini, dodger, hardware

  ✔

  ✖

Engine

• Checked engine's numbers

  ✔

  ✖

• Does it match the numbers on the contract?

  ✔

  ✖

• Test bilge blower ,vents

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked external condition of engine (corrosion, leaks)

  ✔

  ✖

• Request maintenance log (oil change frequency)

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked fuel tank condition

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked exhaust system for leaks

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked steering pump's condition

  ✔

  ✖

• What is the pump's model number?

Sailboat

• Checked mast, step, shrouds, stays, terminal fittings

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked running rigging

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked number, weight, condition of sails

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked operation of winches

  ✔

  ✖

Safety Equipment

• Are there navigation lights?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a waterproof flashlight?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a compass?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there at least one anchor onboard?

  ✔

  ✖

• Are there at least two fenders for docking?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a boarding device (e.g. ladder)?

  ✔

  ✖

• Are there at least two sound-signaling devices onboard?

  ✔

  ✖

• What are the types of devices available?

• Is there a lifebuoy?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a radar reflector?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a bilge pump?

  ✔

  ✖

• Is there a Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher?

  ✔

  ✖

• How many are available?

• Are there distress flares?

  ✔

  ✖

• Are there Personal Floating Devices (PFD)/ lifejackets?

  ✔

  ✖

• How many?

Exterior

• Checked hull for evidence of damage or repairs

  ✔

  ✖

• Checked hull for evidence of damage or repairs

  ✔

  ✖

Sign-Off

• Name

  Sign

• Position