14.5 STANDARD

Common issues

• Gelcoat crazing and UV degradation on exposed topside surfaces
• Osmotic blistering below the waterline on GRP hulls where lamination or barrier coating is inadequate
• Corrosion or seizure of through-hull fittings and seacocks
• Deck fitting and stanchion base leaks allowing water into a cored deck laminate
• Electrolytic corrosion of underwater metal fittings where bonding or anodes are neglected

Inspection checklist

• Visual survey of the hull below the waterline for blistering, cracking or impact damage
• Check all through-hull fittings and seacocks for free operation and corrosion
• Inspect the deck for soft spots indicating core delamination
• Verify sacrificial anodes are present and not fully wasted
• Check steering, control linkages and fittings appropriate to the craft's layout for wear
• Confirm the RCD/CE identification plate and hull identification number are legible and match documentation

Service intervals

Critical spares

• Sacrificial anodes of the correct size for the fitted through-hull metals
• Seacock/through-hull service kit (grease, valve seat where serviceable)
• Gelcoat or epoxy repair kit matching hull colour for minor damage
• Bilge pump and float switch appropriate to the craft's installed system

Safety

• Seacock or through-hull fitting failure below the waterline
• Loss of buoyancy or stability if hull damage or core saturation is not identified
• Fuel or gas system leaks in enclosed compartments on powered craft

Class survey

RCD (Recreational Craft Directive) approval confirms design category and construction compliance at build; it is not a periodic condition survey. The underlying hull material, propulsion and specific equipment fit are not established from the certificate reference alone - confirm against the builder's own specification and the vessel's documentation before basing maintenance decisions on this entry. Available data on this model is limited; entry deliberately kept brief rather than assuming details not confirmed.