24′ Sea Swirl Striper 2300

STANDARD SURVEY

Pre-Purchase

Client: Removed for Privacy Date of Report: August 12, 2020
Current owner: Removed Our file #: 21 – 29953

This inspection was performed upon the request of the client listed above on December 21, 2020 while the vessel was hauled at  XXXX and the names of those in attendance have been removed for privacy.

VESSEL DESCRIPTION

Builder:  Sea Swirl Official #: Removed for privacy
Model/type: Striper 2300 / cuddy cabin HIN:  Removed for privacy
Year: 2000 (model year) Engines: One Evinrude
Length: 24′ (w/o engine) 26′ (w/ engine) Name: None
Draft: 1′ 6″ Hailing port:  None
Beam: 8′ 6″ Weight:  None
Displacement: None

HULL & STRUCTURE

Keel & bottom: Molded fiberglass construction, unknown core, single hard chine, two lifting strakes per side, white gelcoat
Topsides & transom: Molded fiberglass construction, unknown core, white gelcoat, black vinyl boot stripe, green and silver boot stripe
Decks & superstructure: Molded fiberglass construction, unknown core, white gelcoat, particle non-skid deck surface
Deck hardware: Stainless steel bow rail, fiberglass hardtop with aluminum supports, stainless steel grab rails, bow plank with integral anchor roller, sets of cleats forward, amidships and aft, foredeck hatch
Longitudinals/stringers: Fiberglass liner
Athwartships/bulkheads/frames: Bulkhead made of unknown material
Layout/interior components: Aft cockpit, helm to starboard, cuddy cabin forward
Bilge: Dry
Comments: The vessel was inspected while on a trailer.  The hull bottom was visually inspected and randomly sounded as possible.  There are chips aft on the port lifting strakes and forward on the starboard lifting strakes.  The hull bottom is in satisfactory condition.  The hull sides and transom were visually inspected and randomly sounded. There is a chip in the gelcoat below the rub rail at the second from forward stanchion post on the port side.  There is ghost lettering of the CF numbers on both sides.  There is spider cracking on the port side at the cockpit above the rub rail.  There is cracking in the lazarette by the transom on the deck below the motor mount.  The boot stripes are aged.  There is spider cracking on the starboard side between the aft and second from aft stanchion post.  There is a chip in the gelcoat by the motor mount on the transom.  There are cracks in the plastic trim piece, on the top of the transom, on either side of the engine.  The hull sides and transom are in satisfactory condition.  The deck and superstructure were visually inspected and randomly sounded.  There is a repair to starboard at the companionway.  There is cracking on the upper center of the bait tank in the cockpit.  The deck and superstructure are in satisfactory structural and cosmetic condition.  The deck hardware including safety rails, mooring devices and hatches was visually inspected and most hatches and the port lights were opened and closed.  There is corrosion on the aluminum support for the hardtop.  There is cracking in the hardtop at the port aft support.  There is a fastener missing from second from forward starboard stanchion post and there is a dent in the post.  There are fastener holes on either side of the hardtop aft by the outrigger mounts.  The support strut for the companionway hatch does not support the hatch.  The deck hardware is in satisfactory condition.  The structural reinforcements including the liner and bulkheads were visually inspected.  The structural reinforcements appear to be in “as-built” condition.   There is mildew in the storage lockers below the v-berth.  The bilge is dry.  This survey is not a mould inspection.  The condition of the coring in the hull, deck, transom, stringers and elsewhere as applicable, is beyond the scope of this inspection.

 Summary: Satisfactory

MACHINE SYSTEMS                       

Main engine: One 250 h.p. Evinrude E-Tec outboard engine, model E250 DPXSDR
Engine application: Gasoline, four-stroke, outboard
Serial number: 05152383
Transmission: Outboard application
External/peripherals: Suitable application, satisfactory installation
Engine controls: Push – pull cables, single lever control, single helm
Exhaust system: Outboard application
Propulsion gear: Stainless steel four blade right hand propeller
Steering system: SeaStar hydraulic steering, single helm, single actuator
Ventilation: Natural
Generator: None
Through hulls & components: Bronze through hull, bronze ball valve, bonded
Location of through hulls as visible: Transom drain plug, bait pump to port of center in lazarette
Seawater systems: Reinforced flexible hoses, double clamped connections
Bilge pumps: One Rule 360 electric / automatic  pump in lazarette, one Rule 500 electric pump in lazarette
Comments: The engine was visually inspected and tested while on a trailer.  The survey is not a mechanical inspection.  The client did not have the engine inspected by a mechanic, please consider having a mechanical survey performed for greater detail as to the condition of the machine systems.  There is minor corrosion on the starboard side of the lower unit.  The bottom of the skeg is chipped.  The cowling latch is broken on the port side.  There is light corrosion on the by the heads.  The engine’s hours are 1073 per the hour meter.  The external surfaces and peripheral components of the engine and appear satisfactory.  The client took the vessel on a sea trial prior to the survey.  The engine controls reportedly functioned normally.  The propeller was visually inspected and is in satisfactory – good condition.  The exhaust system is properly arranged and installed.  The steering system was visually inspected and test operated.  The engine has play when moved by hand.  There is hydraulic fluid below the actuator.  The steering system functioned normally.  The through hulls were visually inspected and the valve was manipulated.  The bait tank / washdown through hull valve is seized.  The through hulls are in satisfactory condition.  The seawater systems were visually inspected and most components were tested prior to the survey.  The raw water washdown hose is wasted and the raw water pump is not connected.  There is a filter with a wasted hose to starboard in the lazarette that appears to not be in use.  There is a wasted hose in the lazarette that is reportedly unused.  Overall, the seawater systems are satisfactory.  The electric bilge pumps were energized with their float switches and with the toggle switch.  The manual bilge pump was not tested.

 Summary: Satisfactory

TANKAGE                       

Fuel: 105 gallon capacity in one plastic tank below cockpit sole
Fill & vent: USCG type A2 fill hose (no date seen), USCG type A1 vent hose (no date seen), fill fitting to port on transom
Feed: USCG type A1 hose (reportedly replaced 2019)
Water: Deck fill fitting to port forward of cockpit, marked “water”, 10 gallon capacity in one tank (tank not seen)
Holding: Deck fitting to starboard forward of cockpit, marked “waste” (not in use), porta-potti head
Comments: The fuel system including the tank, fill, vent and feed line was visually inspected as installed.  The fuel fill hose is damaged.  Where visible the fuel system components are in satisfactory condition. The condition and age of the fuel, (water and waste) and the integrity of the tanks (fuel, water and holding) and hoses is beyond the scope of this survey.  Please consider filling all tanks for a simple, practical test of their integrity.  The water pressure system functioned normally (manual pump).  The porta-potti head is not connected to the deck fitting.  Accuracy of tank level gauges is beyond the scope of this survey.

 Summary: Satisfactory

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS       

AC system: House electrical cord connection to starboard aft in cockpit (serves a battery charger)
DC system: 12 volt system, Power Tron 12 volt AGM battery (model not seen) and one Battery Mart 12 volt AGM battery (model not seen) to starboard in transom locker
Wiring: Multi-strand
Circuit protection: DC switches at helm with fuses, no AC overcurrent protection
Comments: The electrical system including the shore power inlet, batteries, wiring, circuitry components and circuit protection equipment was visually inspected and most components were tested.  Overall the electrical system is in satisfactory – good condition.  The condition of the batteries is beyond the scope of this inspection.

 Summary: Satisfactory – Good

 

SAFETY AND LIFE SAVING                       

 

Portable fire extinguishers: One type B:C size I (2008) by helm, one type C size I (2020) in box in cuddy cabin
Fixed fire system: None
Flotation devices: None
Horn/distress flares: Electric horn, two handheld distress signal flares (expiration dates 06/2021)
Navigational/anchor lights: Separate side lights, all-around / anchor light
Anchor & ground tackle: 30’ stainless steel chain and 200’ line rode, Hooker anchor with chain and line rode
Comments: Safety equipment for fire fighting protection appears satisfactory, however  one extinguisher has not been inspected, tagged and maintained per N.F.P.A. recommendations.  No personal flotation devices are aboard.  There are only two current distress signal flares are aboard.  A suitable sound signaling device was seen.  No garbage or oil placards were seen.  The navigational and anchor lights are properly arranged, installed and functional.  The ground tackle including the anchor and rode was visually inspected as installed and appears satisfactory.  The entire length of the anchor rode was not inspected and should be inspected prior to use.

 Summary: Satisfactory – Marginal

 

ACCESSORIES
Trim tabs, Magma bait cutting table, bait pump, Simrad G09 XSE multifunction device with plotter / sounder / side scan sonar / NEMA / radar / digital engine instruments, engine instrumentation includes tachometer and volt meter, speedometer, trim tab indicator, fuel level gauge, T-top, Ritchie compass, two rotating chairs, Guest Charge Pro model 2608 battery charger, Xantrex Link LITE battery monitor, transom door, Shurflo Blaster raw water washdown pump, outriggers (not installed), two fish boxes, rod holders, Igloo cooler, Lewmar Pro-Fish electric two direction windlass with helm controls, Ritchie compass, Glomate GM 1000 butane stove, sink, porta-potti head, v berth, Isinglass enclosure (not installed), Standard Horizon Explorer vhf, Jensen MS2A Bluetooth stereo, canvas cover

 

Galvanized steel trailer, two axles, two spare tires, winch, front roller, surge brakes, trailer valet removeable jack stand, four bunks, guide poles, brake lights, California license plate 1JC5980 (tag illegible)

 

SUMMARY
The vessel is molded fiberglass cuddy cabin equipped with a single gasoline outboard engine.  The current owner reported that he purchased the vessel in  2007 in XXXX, CA.  He reported the engine was replaced with a used engine in 2012.  He reported since purchasing the vessel he has replaced the GPS, engine, radar, vhf, stereo, installed a windlass and has performed upgrades and maintenance on the trailer.  He disclosed that the raw water washdown in inoperative.  He disclosed that the original engine had a fire.  The vessel was inspected while on a trailer.  The engine was briefly test operated and no sea trial was performed.  The vessel is basically structurally sound and upon completion of the recommendations should be suitable for its intended purpose as a near coastal cruising vessel.

Overall Summary: Good

Standard form key:     We use subsection and overall ratings to summarize conditions found, based upon their appearance.  Ratings include: Not examined, Not applicable, Faulty, Marginal, Satisfactory, Good, Excellent.

 

 

 

VALUES

ACTUAL CASH VALUE NEW REPLACEMENT VALUE INVESTMENT
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The actual cash value is the value that our research approximates the selling price of this vessel should be, at the time and place of our inspection.  Consideration is given to vessel’s condition, geographic location, published listings and guides, comparable sales and listings, and market conditions.  The new replacement value is the cost of this or a similar, new vessel, comparably equipped.  The investment is the reported investment including purchase price and significant upgrades.  No values include maintenance costs, storage or tax.  The most relevant data found while researching the value is included below.  We primarily use market value analysis methodology for determination of value.

Explanation of value opinion: The average historical sale price of similar vessels on Soldboats.com is $19,810 and the average current listing price of similar vessels on Boattrader.com is $28,771.  The vessel is in above average condition for its age and the electronics have been significantly upgraded.  The sale of this vessel includes a galvanized steel trailer, which is not included in the value of the vessel.  The trailer is valued at $3,500.  There is currently a Covid-19 related demand and value spike and it is unclear as to how long this demand spike will last.  This spike and the condition of the vessel have been factored into our valuation.

 

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24 ft Regal 2460 Commodore 2000 24-Oct-20 26 Days 20,500 22,000 Redondo Beach, CA, USA
23 ft 9 in Regal 2350 LSC 2001 15-Sep-20 61 Days 24,103 25,436 North Shields, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
24 ft 3 in Larson 254 2000 11-Sep-20 43 Days 17,900 19,500 Andersonville, TN, USA
25 ft Wellcraft 230 Coastal 2000 24-Aug-20 6 Days 22,478 22,866 Conception Bay South, NL, Canada
24 ft Baja H2X 1999 13-Aug-20 262 Days 20,000 22,000 Gig Harbor, WA, USA
23 ft Sea Ray 230 Overnighter 2001 6-Aug-20 7 Days 17,000 17,995 Madera, CA, USA
25 ft Rosborough FR 247 2001 5-Aug-20 36 Days 37,500 39,500 Deltaville, VA, USA
24 ft Rinker 242 Fiesta Vee 2001 3-Aug-20 66 Days 15,000 15,900 Woodbridge, VA, USA
24 ft Crownline 248 CCR 1999 3-Aug-20 42 Days 12,500 13,900 Pasadena, MD, USA
23 ft Sea Ray 225 Weekender 2001 2-Aug-20 349 Days 13,500 16,000 Mattituck, NY, USA
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23 ft Crownline 230 CCR 2001 27-Jul-20 144 Days 15,500 18,900 Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA
25 ft BAYLINER TROPHY 2352 1999 24-Jul-20 2267 Days 13,900 13,900 Mystic Islands, NJ, USA
24 ft Pursuit 2470 Walkaround 2001 20-Jul-20 48 Days 34,000 37,900 Placida, FL, USA
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24 ft Four Winns 245 Sundowner 1999 26-Jun-20 17 Days 19,000 19,900 Spring Lake, MI, USA
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RECOMMENDATIONS
These recommendations are the surveyor’s ideas and suggestions for addressing deficiencies with damaged or suspect components or systems found during survey or general improvements.  The primary recommendations address safety items, structural issues, operational issues or deficiencies which the surveyor determines are of greater importance or more expense than secondary deficiencies.  For instance, items that pose a risk to passenger safety or immediate property damage are listed under primary deficiencies and cosmetic concerns are addressed under secondary deficiencies.  Most of the recommendations have been addressed in the comments and usually they are discussed at the time of the inspection.

 

PRIMARY

 The fire extinguisher by the helm is dated 2008 and the model states it should be removed from service after 12 years.  Remove this extinguisher and replace it.

  1. Provide a PFD for every person that will be aboard the vessel and at least one throwable type PFD.
  2. Replace the damaged fuel fill hose.
  3. There are only two distress signal flares.  Provide at least one more current distress signal flare.
  4. Install a fastener in the second from forward starboard stanchion post and address the dent as desired.
  5. There is cracking in the lazarette by the transom where the deck meets the transom.  Determine the significance of the cracking and address appropriately.
  6. The skeg is damaged on the engine’s lower unit.  Address as necessary or desired.
  7. Address the broken cowling latch on the port side of the engine.
  8. The engine has play when physically moved.  Determine the cause of the play and address appropriately.
  9. Determine the cause of the hydraulic fluid leaking from the steering actuator, eliminate the source and clean the area to allow detection of future weeps or leaks.
  10. There is minor corrosion to starboard on the lower unit.  Determine the cause of the corrosion, eliminate the cause, address appropriately and repaint the lower unit to allow detection of future corrosion.
  11. Service the bait tank / washdown through hull valve and prove it properly functional.
  12. The raw water washdown hose is wasted and the raw pump is not connected.  Replace the hose and reconnect the pump and prove it properly functional.
  13. There are cracks in the plastic strip on the transom, on the transom on either side of the engine.  Determine the cause and significance of the cracking and address appropriately.
  14. There is cracking in the hardtop at the port aft support and the support has pushed up into the hardtop.  Determine the significance of the cracking and damage and address appropriately.
  15. There is light corrosion on the engine by the heads.  Determine the significance of the corrosion and address appropriately.

SECONDARY

  1. Address the chip in the gelcoat below the rub rail at the second from forward stanchion post on the port side as desired.
  2. Address the ghost lettering of the CF numbers on both sides as desired.
  3. Address the spider cracking on the port hull side of the cockpit above the rub rail and on the starboard side between the second from aft and aft stanchion post as desired.
  4. Address the chips in the port lifting strakes aft and starboard lifting strakes forward as desired.
  5. Replace the support strut in the companionway as desired.
  6. Address the aged boot stripes as desired.
  7. There is a chip in the gelcoat by the motor mount on the transom.  Address as desired.
  8. There are unused fastener holes in the port and starboard sides of the hardtop by the outrigger mounts.  Address as desired.
  9. Address the corrosion on the supports of the hardtop as necessary or desired.
  10. Address the repair to starboard on the companionway as desired.
  11. Address the mildew in the storage lockers below the v-berth as desired.
  12. Determine the significance of the cracking on the upper center of the bait tank in the cockpit and address as necessary.
  13. There are unused seawater hoses in the lazarette.  Remove them.
  14. There is a filter with a wasted hose on one end in the lazarette.  Determine the purpose of the filter and remove it or replumb it as desired.
  15. The porta-potti head is not plumbed to the deck fitting.  It is not equipped with fixtures.  Address as desired.
  16. The following components were not tested or inspected: bait tank, raw water washdown, stereo, and all functions of entertainment devices and navigational electronics (basic power up and basic functions were tested).

 

This survey sets forth the condition of the vessel and components, as specifically stated only, at the time of inspection and represents the surveyor’s honest and unbiased opinion.  No part of the vessel was disassembled or removed and no assumptions should be made as to the condition of concealed components.  Specifics were obtained from sources available at the time of inspection and are believed correct, but are not guaranteed to be accurate.

 

I/we certify that, to the best of my/our knowledge and belief:

 

The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are my/our personal, unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. I/we have no present or prospective interest in the vessel that is the subject of this report, and I/we have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved.  My/our compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value estimate, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event.  I/we have made a personal inspection of the vessel that is the subject of this report.  This report should be considered as an entire document.  No single section is meant to be used except as part of the whole.  This report is submitted without prejudice and for the benefit of whom it may concern.  This report does not constitute a warranty, either expressed, or implied, nor does it warrant the future condition of the vessel. It is a statement of the condition of the vessel at the time of survey only.   The submitting of this report creates no liability on the part of Christian & Company or the individual surveyor.

 

Christian & Company, Marine Surveyors, Inc.

By:  Mr. Kells Manthei, SAMS Surveyor

Reviewed by:  Mr. Kells Christian, Surveyor

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