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A sea trial is part of the professional vessel survey performed by Maritime
Vessel Surveying, Inc., i.e. does not have any extra fees or
costs involved for this service when a full vessel survey is requested.
The sea trial involves not only performance testing under load the
vessel and its engines, but is also the time when many major systems are
checked out.
A sea trial can be crucial in discovery of potential problems with
the vessels operating mechanics and instrumentation.
On the sea trial, not only is the engine and overall vessel performance
evaluated, but we test the steering, controls, shafting, engine mounts
and exhaust systems.
We also examine the hulls structural elements while under load.
On sail-boats, the overall rigging systems are tested and evaluated
for condition and proper tuning as well as reviewing the full compliment
of sails for signs of stress repairs or damage.
There are a lot of things that need to be looked at in a short period
of time. Therefore, at the very minimum, we recommend that an
open water sea trial be carried out for at least one hour's duration,
but longer for larger yachts.
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Short runs in restricted waterways will not accomplish this
objective. This is one of the logistics questions that needs
to be considered when making arrangements for the survey.
Whenever possible, open ocean trial runs are recommended. However,
when sea conditions are rough, we have to defer to discretion because
of the liability risks that could be raised by taking the vessel
out in rough water.
If necessary, the sea trial portion of the survey can be re-scheduled
under the above circumstances.
Please contact our office if we may be of service to you:
Captain Stanley G. Konz, A.M.S.
Maritime Vessel Surveying,
Inc.
1-800-576-9116
If you require immediate support on your vessel, please fill
out the Auto-Responder located on the Contact Us page and we will get back to you as soon
as possible.
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