3.2.1 Where a yacht is in dry-dock or on a slipway, it is to be placed on blocks
of sufficient height and proper staging is to be erected as may be necessary, for the
examination of the outside of the hull, rudder(s) and underwater fittings. The outside
surface of the hull is to be cleaned as may be required by the Surveyor.
3.2.2 Attention is to be given to parts of the external hull structure
particularly liable to structural deterioration from causes such as high stresses,
chafing and lying on the ground, and to areas of structural discontinuity.
3.2.3 The following parts of the external hull structure are to be specially
examined:
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For steel hulls attention is to be given to parts of the structure
particularly liable to excessive corrosion and to any undue unfairness of the
plating of the bottom. The coating system is to be examined and made good as
necessary.
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For aluminium alloy hulls, attention is to be given to areas adjacent
to any bimetallic connections at skin fittings, etc.
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For composite hulls, the gelcoat or other protective finish is to be
examined for surface cracking, blistering or other damage which may impair the
efficiency of the protection to the underlying laminate.
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For wood hulls, the condition of any caulking or sheathing is to be
examined as applicable. The condition of external fastenings may require to be
confirmed by removal at the discretion of the Surveyor.
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For sailing or auxiliary yachts fitted with external ballast, the
attachment of bilge or centreline ballast keels is to be examined.
3.2.4 Where required by the Rules, the satisfactory condition of the cathodic
protection is to be confirmed.
3.2.5 Visible parts of the rudder, rudder pintles, rudder stock and couplings and
sternframe are to be examined. The pintles are to be examined either by removal of the
inspection plates or if considered necessary by the Surveyor, the rudder is to be lifted
to enable examination. The clearances in the rudder bearings and pintles are to be
measured. Where considered necessary by the Surveyor rudders are to be lifted for
examination of the stock. The securing of rudder couplings and/or pintle fastenings is
to be confirmed.
3.2.6 The sea chests, sea connections, scuppers and sanitary discharges, their
attachments to the hull and the gratings at the sea inlets are to be examined.
3.2.7 Visible parts of the propeller(s) and sternbush(es), are to be examined. The
clearance in the sternbush and the efficiency of the oil gland, if fitted, are to be
ascertained and recorded. For controllable pitch propellers, the Surveyor is to be
satisfied with the fastenings and tightness of hub and blade sealing.
3.2.8 The clearance of any shaft bracket bearings is to be ascertained.
3.2.9 The inboard shaft seals or glands are to be examined. Where flexible stern
glands are fitted, the satisfactory condition of the rubber hose and securing clips is
to be confirmed.
3.2.10 Special attention is to be given to the hull in way of underwater fittings
such as transverse thrusters, stabilisers, etc.
3.2.11 Where applicable, attention is to be given to the connection and/or
intersection of the cross-deck structure to the hulls of multi hull craft.
3.2.12 Visible parts of side thrusters are to be examined. Other propulsion
systems which also have manoeuvring characteristics (such as directional propellers,
vertical axis propellers, water jet units) are to be examined externally with focus on
the condition of gear housing, propeller blades, bolt locking and other fastening
arrangements. Sealing arrangements of propeller blades, propeller shaft and steering
column are to be verified.
3.2.13 Where water jet units are fitted, the impeller, hull ducting, grating,
nozzle steering and reversing arrangements are to be examined as far as is
practicable.
3.2.14 Where transom mounted propulsion units are fitted, the steering arrangements
and any flexible transom seals are to be examined.
3.2.16 To maintain an *IWS notation, at completion of each dry-docking the
condition of the high resistance paint is to be confirmed, and as applicable,
satisfactory access arrangements to take the sternbush clearance and rudder
pintle/bearing clearances are to be verified.