Survey Report No.
17111-0 Date: November 17, 2017
Galaxy Wide Insurance__________________
Earth Claim Center_____________________
P.O. Box 1234_________________________
Eastern, NC 56789_____________________
Attn: Michael Cook______________
Re: Damage Survey
Claim No: VBR 306M
Policy No: _________________________
Insured: Mr. Boat Wright____________
D/L: _________________________
PRELIMINARY REPORT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the undersigned/undernamed Marine Surveyor, did on 11/1/2017,
(and, subsequent dates) at the request of Michael Cook, and for the account of
Mr. Boat Wright______________________, conduct a damage survey of the below named
vessel, while it was hauled out at Creekside Marina_____in Havelock, NC, in order to determine the nature and extent of
damage alleged to have occurred due to a grounding near Fort Jasper, NC, on or about October 29, 2017.
ATTENDING SURVEY
Tony Coleman, Operations Manager, Creekside Marina____________________________
Engine Technician, (Scott), Creekside Marina_____________________________________
Kenneth Rasmussen, AMS® Marine Surveyor
DESCRIPTION
Year/Make: 2012 Sabre _____ Model: 42 VESSEL NAME: Love Boat________
Registered Ownership: Mr. Boat Wright – verified by USCG Documentation Exp. 8/31/2018______
Owner’s Address: 123 Yellowbrick Road, Oz, Kansas 78910________________________________
State Registration/Official No. 1234578 Hull No. HMRB8765B212 – verified from hull____
Engine (s): Two/Diesel Type: Inboard Model: Pod Drive _____________________________
Transmission/Hydraulic Pump Unit: Starboard Port
Model: ZF105 S 1.4 DB-B ZF 105 S 1.4 DB-A
Serial: 20228783 20148130
Part #: 3326005011 3326005011
Lower Mount Plate/Flange For Above:
Model: 8M0084100 8M004166
Serial: 22741 13212
Part #: 290-1 203-02
Drive Unit:
Model: 8M0029023 N/A
Serial: 20441 N/A
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Report No: 17111-0
Damage Survey
Preliminary Report
November 2, 2017
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INCIDENT AS REPORTED
Grounding while underway in waters near Fort Jasper, NC
CIRCUMSTANCES OF SURVEY
Vessel hauled and blocked, all necessary compartments entered.
The starboard drive unit was detached from vessel at time of inspection.
DAMAGE
1. Starboard drive unit reported detached at time of grounding and reported to have been recovered from sea
floor. Unit pickled with diesel fuel.
2. Abrasion damage to bottom paint at keel (centerline of hull bottom) for approximately 20 feet.
3. Abrasion damage to port drive unit and propellers. Sand also sighted inside propeller hub.
4. Damage to starboard side trim tab hydraulic actuator and related hydraulic hoses and components. Evidenced
by trim tab position and hydraulic fluid present in area of starboard drive unit transmission/hydraulic pump unit.
5. Dents in Saloon sole due to objects falling at time of grounding. Several blemishes to finish sighted of varying
age.
6. Door to forward cabin hitting latch, no problem sighted.
7. FRP grill cover rubbing on outlet cover in cockpit. Minor rub marks to outlet cover.
NOTES
*Items #5 through #7 were inspected due to email from owner presented to surveyor at time of inspection, sighting
damage noted by owner.
Report No: 17117-0
Damage Survey
Preliminary Report
November 2, 2017
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COST OF REPAIR
No repair estimates provided at time of inspection.
AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT NOT
ITEM CLAIMED AGREED AGREED COMMENTS
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
Sub Total:
Tax:
Total:
Report No: _17111-0______
Damage Survey
Preliminary Report
November 2, 2017
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COMMENTS:
The starboard drive unit broke away at time of grounding as it is engineered to do. This saves possible hull damage and
possible sinking due to water intrusion. The aft direction to the bend of the two after most drive connection bolts
indicates the direction of travel before grounding.
Damage reported by owner to cabin, cockpit grill cover and forward cabin door does not appear consistent with
grounding.
CONCLUSION
Damage sighted and noted in the damage section of this report, is the type normally expected to occur as alleged and
appears to have been caused by vessel grounding at speed.
Cost of repairs in the amount of $_N/A________________is fair, reasonable, and in line with costs in this area.
REPORT SUBMITTED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
CAROLINA MARINE SURVEYS
KENNETH RASMUSSEN
SAMS® - AMS
Enclosures:
(1) Photos
(2) Email from owner to repair facility
(3) Ownership documentation
(4) Factory inspection procedure for Zeus Pod after impact.
