SHEARWATER

Vessels designed and built to Subchapter "T" Inspection Standards, random sampling of fastenings should begin at the 10th year of age and every 5th year thereafter in salt water service... Vessel is due for pulling fasteners provide hull drawing to determine locations. 46 CFR 176.600 NVIC 7-95: Guidance on Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance of Wooden Hulls

Whenever damage to hull planking or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected space. The vessel had an allision with the sea wall in July 2022, at the time the apparent damage was isolated to the dolphin striker and stem. The shock load of the rig may have caused additional damage to the deck structure, provide repair plan for the following: 1) Visible main deck warping forward, amidships, and aft 2) Separation of the vessel's stem below the bobstay's attachment point. 3) The plank ends around the transom show signs of separation. 4) Make rigging end fittings and hull attachment points available for inspection.

Any repair or alteration to machinery or equipment must not be made without OCMI approval. Vessel changed from a generator to batteries and an invertor. Passenger count reduced to 29, pending approval. 46CFR176.700(a)

Exhaust piping shall be installed to minimize injury risk to personnel. The exhaust piping is not insulated, creating a fire/burn hazard. 46CFR182.430(a)

Gauges to indicate RPM shall be installed on the vessel and visible from the operating station. The tachometer was inop. + wired to the fire alarm. 46CFR182.410(b)

The aft quarter of the vessel was repaired in the past, the butt schedule did not follow guidance of NVIC 07-95. The vessel's hull shows evidence of working and all butt joints have loosened from transom to 10 ft forward. This area is in need reconstruction. Provide repair proposal, following guidance of NVIC 7-95. The owner request repair the aft quarter and transom in the winter up in Main where the shipwright will has access to talent and material. The request has been granted.

PROPULSION MACHINERY SHALL BE CAPABLE OF OPERATING AT A CONSTANT MARINE LOAD WITHOUT EXCEEDING ITS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. VESSEL EXPERIENCED AN OVERHEATING OF THE MAIN ENGINE, REQUIRING THE CREW TO SHUT THE MAIN DOWN. VESSEL PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING PASSENGERS UNTIL REPAIRS ARE MADE AND A SATISFACTORY SEA TRIAL IS PERFORMED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CG MARINE INSPECTOR. 46CFR182.200

Vessel has standing oil in the bilge of the engine compartment. Remove all oily water from bilge.

Crew not comfortable testing the fixed fire extinguishing system. Operator must demonstrate proper operation of the fixed fire extinguishing system.

Identified check in the starboard lower spreader on the main mast. Tune shrouds to alleviate potential uneven pressure on spreader.

Vessel's fuel priming assembly is made up of non-J 1942 fuel hoses. Vessel rep stated that this is an approved system as per some website. Vessel must provide proof that installed system meets J1942 standards or replace all hoses. 46CFR182.720 (e)

Vessel's COI authorizes overnight accomodations, but do not have smoke detection. In fact, it is questionable if they even meet the regulations to have overnight accomodations. Vessel must meet all regulations for overnight accomodations prior to carrying overnight passengers. 46CFR181.410/181.450