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

Typical intervals for this design class, not the manufacturer’s figures for your model. The manufacturer’s manual is binding.

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.