Boat Inspection

[-JR-]

After 15 years of boat insurance , they now want me to get a boat inspection done. They say its something new for older boats.
Anyone else get one done?
How much does it cost?

[avb3]

After 15 years of boat insurance , they now want me to get a boat inspection done. They say its something new for older boats.
Anyone else get one done?
How much does it cost?

What kind of boat is it? For larger boats, one needs to have them surveyed, the only Alberta surveyor I know is this one. (http://www.marinesurveyscanada.com/Marine-Surveys.page)

For larger boats a survey can be cost $4-1000. I have no idea how much for a normal fishing boat... it would be crazy to spend that kind of money on one.

Many auto or home insurance packages include boat insurance for theft and liability up to a certain size.

[harrydude]

I would say this is like the vehicle inspection ..

So any good mechanic that knows boats can do it...

We're you located?

[-JR-]

live in Edmonton.
Would like to get a hold of one of these inspection sheets.tried to goggle it with no luck,even the insurance company had nothing to give me.

[pickrel pat]

cheaper to insure your boat somewhere else.

[gilbertslake]

After 15 years of boat insurance , they now want me to get a boat inspection done. They say its something new for older boats.
Anyone else get one done?
How much does it cost?

Is it a fiberglass boat?The main reason for a marine inspection on a fiberglass boat is to check for de-lamination, particularlyof the hull. Delamination is a lifting of the layers of fiberglass weakening the hull. Apparently it is more common in warmer areas and in salt water.

I have a 1998 26ft sail-boat and do an annual inspection of the hull, out of water, by myself. I check for any signs of delamination such as softness, a springy feeling of an area, obvious lifting or blistering etc. So far, I have not had any issues that I can identify.

[avb3]

Is it a fiberglass boat?The main reason for a marine inspection on a fiberglass boat is to check for de-lamination, particularlyof the hull. Delamination is a lifting of the layers of fiberglass weakening the hull. Apparently it is more common in warmer areas and in salt water.

I have a 1998 26ft sail-boat and do an annual inspection of the hull, out of water, by myself. I check for any signs of delamination such as softness, a springy feeling of an area, obvious lifting or blistering etc. So far, I have not had any issues that I can identify.

Delamination is extremely rare in a fiberglass boat, if it is properly laid glass. If it is done with a chopper gun, all bets are off; they are fine for tub surrounds, but not boats, although some manufacturers still use that method.

Your right about the softness, but that is usually a result of a core material on the deck... balsa wood or plastic... and water intruding in it. The usual culprit is deck hardware. Important on boats is your seacocks... if they are suspect, your boat can sink, and my guess this is what the insurance company is really worried about.

The issue that some boats have is with blisters on the hulls. Your correct, this is more an issue in warmer climates, and normally they do not affect the safety of the boat, although they will affect resale. Localized blisters can be fixed, if they are widespread, the hull may need to be peeled and redone, which costs $$$.

Here is a link to an article (https://docs.google.com/open?id=1ohrtnO_CbbUZIi_0MEARQugCguTn6RJsZ9OvEV8T2 7Yi1w_WaxMb6CcnwQC4) on blistering, osmosis and its repair.

[harrydude]

I found this
http://www.nautilusinsurance.com.au/minigen/resources/130905%20NM%20Boat%20Insurance%20Inspection%20Form .pdf