Survey

Acting at the request of Mr. Frank Daughtry, the undersigned Surveyor did on August 24, 1999, attend onboard the S/V ESPRIT, while lying afloat at Palafox Pier Marina, Pensacola, Florida, for the purpose of ascertaining the physical condition and valuation of the vessel for insurance purposes.

DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL

VESSEL NAME: ESPRIT TYPE: 31' Tashiba Cutter

OFFICIAL NO.: 908299 OWNER: William F. Daughtry

HOME PORT: Pensacola, Florida

BUILT BY: Ta-Shing Yacht Building Co., Ltd., Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C.

YEAR BUILT: 1986 HULL NO.: TSQ31012I686

REGISTERED DIMENSIONS: Length: 30.8; Breadth: 10.7; Depth: 5.0

GROSS TONS: 8 NET TONS: 7 SERVICE: Pleasure

AREA OF OPERATION: Inland waters of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico

LAST DRY DOCKED: April, 1999

ALSO ATTENDING SURVEY: Mr. Frank Daughtry

FIBERGLASS HULL

HULL DESIGN: Full keel/double end CONSTRUCTION: Hand laid molded fiberglass

DECK: Fiberglass with teak planking overlay KEEL: Fiberglass with internal lead ballast

TRANSOM: Canoe stern

STRINGERS: Two longitudinal molded fiberglass

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FIBERGLASS HULL (continued)

BULKHEADS: Laminated plywood, fiberglass bonded to hull

CABIN FLOORING: Laminated plywood with teak and holly veneer

DECK TO HULL JOINT: Epoxy bonded and through bolted every 6"

DECK STIFFENED AND SUPPORTED: Fiberglass sandwich construction with laminated plywood core

STRESS FRACTURES: None sighted DELAMINATIONS: None sighted

RESIN INADEQUACY: None sighted HARD SPOTS OR DISTORTIONS: None sighted

GELCOAT BLISTERS: None sighted (Note: Vessel was not hauled for survey.)

THROUGH-HULL FITTINGS

All below waterline through-hull fittings are bronze ball valves. All valves are in good condition and all below waterline hose connections are properly clamped.

PROPULSION

ENGINE MAKE: Yanmar diesel MODEL: 3GM30F

HORSEPOWER: 27 DATE INSTALLED: 1986

SERIAL NO.: 03589 HOUR METER READING: 1340.01

OVERHAULED: Unknown

COOLING: Fresh water with heat exchanger; raw water intake is fitted with a bronze Groco sea strainer

ALARMS: Low oil pressure, high water temperature with audible alarm at helm

EXHAUST SYSTEM: Wet, led out starboard hull side at stern through approved type piping, fitted with a custom fiberglass waterlift muffler - See Recommendations

STARTING SYSTEM: 12 Volts from one (1) Group 27 storage battery, located in port cockpit locker properly secured and fitted with an approved type cut-off switch (Note: System can be parallel with house batteries.)

ENGINE CONTROLS: Morse dual lever pedestal mounted controls with Morse type mechanical cables

CONDITION OF BILGES: Clean and oil free

ENGINE ROOM VENTILATION: Natural

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PROPULSION (continued)

REDUCTION GEAR MAKE: Kanzaki MODEL: KM3P RATIO: 2.61:1

SERIAL NO.: 11713 DATE INSTALLED: 1986 OVERHAULED: Unknown

PROPELLERS: Two (2) blade, bronze

SHAFTS: 1 Ľ" Stainless steel each supported by keel mounted shaft log/cutlass bearing

PACKING GLANDS : Dripless LOCKNUTS: Secure

Vessel was not sea-trialed. Engine started on demand and operated satisfactorily through forward, neutral, and reverse. Oil pressures and water temperatures were within proper limits. No excessive smoke or vibration was noted. (Note: A complete engine survey was not performed at this time.)

STEERING

TYPE OF STEERING: Pedestal mounted destroyer wheel with stainless steel cables and bronze sheaves to rudder quadrant

RUDDER: Fiberglass barn door type with stainless steel rudder post; rudder post can be fitted with an emergency tiller

PACKING GLANDS: Bronze water-cooled flax packing type LOCK NUTS: Secure

GENERAL CONDITION/COMMENTS: System was found generally in good condition with firm hardover stops in both directions

FUEL

NUMBER OF TANKS: One (1) iron tank located centerline beneath salon flooring, fitted with stainless steel sounding rod

TOTAL CAPACITY: 45 U. S. gallons

FEED LINES: U.S.C.G. approved type hose STOP VALVES: At Racor filter

FILTERS & WATER TRAPS: One (1) Racor fuel filter/water trap, located centerline beneath companionway flooring

FILL CONNECTION: Stainless steel deck plate through U.S.C.G. approved type hose

FLEX CONNECTIONS: U.S.C.G. approved type hose

VENT LINES: U.S.C.G. approved type hose, fitted with flame screens

ELECTRICALLY BONDED: #8 A.W.G. bonding cable

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENERATOR

ENGINE MAKE: Honda, portable MODEL: EM 2500

SERIAL NO.: ECZN-1062646 DATE INSTALLED: 1998

COOLING SYSTEM: Air cooled

STARTING SYSTEM: Hand start recoil system

EXHAUST SYSTEM: Self contained dry muffler GENERAL APPEARANCE: Good

FUEL SOURCE: Gasoline with integral fuel tank with shut-off valve located at fuel tank. (Note: Unit is mounted externally on the boomkin and fitted with a cord to the 120 volt inlet.)

DISTRIBUTION PANEL

WIRING DESCRIPTION: Custom Ta-Shing Yachts wiring harness and distribution panel with 120 volt AC and 12 volt DC amp and volt meters - System meets A.B.Y.C. specifications - See Recommendations

OVERLOAD PROTECTION: 120 Volt circuit breakers and 12 volt circuit breakers and fuses

SHORE TIE: One (1) 120 volt, 30 amp inlet located starboard side of cockpit with one (1) 50' - 10/3 shore cord

BATTERY CHARGING: From 12 volt alternator on main engine, and from one 120 volt Guest, Model Charge Pro 15 amp DC output automatic charger

BILGE PUMPS

One (1) 12 volt Rule 2000 GPM submersible mounted in main bilge sump, fitted with manual switch at distribution panel; one (1) manual pump mounted in cockpit adjacent to helm with suction from main bilge sump - See Recommendations

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NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

RUNNING LIGHTS: Meets U.S.C.G. regulations - See Recommendations

FOG BELL: 6" Bronze HORN: Freon gas with manual secondary

COMPASSES: 4˝" Binnacle mounted Ritchie Powerdamp

RADIOTELEPHONE(S): Polaris, Model MP6000XL, 25 watt WHF, with Metz stainless steel masthead antenna

CELLULAR: Owner's personal portable unit

DEPTH SOUNDER: SR Mariner digital with depth alarm

KNOTMETER: SR Mariner digital knot/log

RADAR: Furuno, 16 mile

LORAN: Furuno, Model LC-90

AUTO PILOT: Autohelm, Model ST 6000

CHARTPLOTTER/GPS: Garman, Model GPSMAP 210

LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

PFDs: Four (4) U.S.C.G. Approved Type II adult

LIFE RINGS: Two (2) U.S.C.G. Type IV throwable cushions

FIRST AID KIT: None sighted

OTHER LIFESAVING DEVICES: Olin distress signal kit, expires September 2000,;Lifesling overboard rescue system; two (2) personal safety harnesses; one (1) personal safety harness with inflatable PFD (SOSPENDERS); one (1) ACR Mini B2, Class B EPIRB - Battery expires 04/2001; one (1) Forespar man overboard pole mounted on stern pulpit

FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS: One (1) U.S.C.G. approved type ABC, size 1 mounted in cockpit locker and; one (1) U.S.C.G. approved type BC, size 1 in quarter berth - See Recommendations

LAST SERVICED: Unknown

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GROUND TACKLE

ANCHOR TYPE & SIZE: 35 lb. CQR

LINE: 100' - 5/8" Nylon CHAIN: 200' - 5/16" Galvanized

ANCHOR STORAGE: On custom teak bow platform with bronze roller

ANCHOR WINDLASS: Lofran manual with horizontal capstan and chain gypsy

SPARE ANCHOR: Danforth 2000 mounted on bow pulpit with anchor chocks with bronze anchor roller. (Note: Each anchor rode is rigged and lead into port and starboard rope lockers.)

LINE: 300' - 5/8" Nylon

CHAIN: 15' - 3/8 Galvanized

HEADS

One (1) 12 volt manual toilet with discharge provided overboard or via a "Y" valve to a stainless steel waste holding tank; discharge from tank is provided via deck waste plate for dockside pump-out; system meets U.S.C.G. Regulations - See Recommendations

GALLEY EQUIPMENT

RANGE TYPE: Mariner Princess, fitted with sea rails

WOODWORK PROTECTED: Formica and stainless steel

FUEL TANK LOCATION: In vented cockpit locker

STOP VALVES: On aluminum propane tank and Seward LPG monitor

FUEL LINES: Approved type hose

VENTILATION: Adequate with opening ports and companionway

REFRIGERATOR: 12 Volt Adler-Bourbor top loading

WATER SUPPLY: 12 Volt pressure system from two (2) stainless steel freshwater storage tanks located port and starboard beneath settees in salon

TOTAL CAPACITY: 95 US gallons

WATER HEATER: 120 Volt American Appliance Manufacturing, Model Marine 7, 7 US gallon capacity, with heat exchanger from propulsion engine

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AIR CONDITIONING

One (1) Mermaid, Model 12 SN5942410, 12,000 BTU unit, mounted beneath V-berth

MASTS AND RIGGING

Johnson painted aluminum single spreader mast and boom with internal halyards and reefing lines

Forespar mast mounted spinnaker /whisker pole with track and adjustable car

Laminated varnished teak working bowsprit with side and running backstays with Harkin vangs

Mid-boom aluminum mainsheet traveler with solid teak gallows type mount stays

Two (2) aluminum genoa tracks with cars and snatch blocks

Two (2) aluminum staysail tracks with cars and snatch blocks

Welded stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with double lifelines and port and starboard gates

Windex

Four (4) varnished teak Dorade waterboxes with stainless steel cowl vents

Two (2) stainless steel cowl vent guards for forward Dorade

Two (2) Genoa turning blocks

Harkin Yankee/genoa roller furling (RF) drum

SAILS

100% RF Yankee with cover

120% RF Genoa

Staysail

Fully battened mainsail (2 years old)

Spare mainsail (Original)

Mainsail cover

Lazy Jacks

WINCHES

Two (2) Lewmar #40, 2-speed stainless steel, ST genoa sheet

Two (2) Lewmar #8, single speed stainless steel staysail sheet

One (1) Lewmar #24, 2-speed stainless steel mainsail sheet

One (1) Lewmar #16, 2-speed stainless steel main halyard

One (1) Lewmar #16, 2-speed stainless steel staysail halyard

One (1) Lewmar #8, single speed stainless steel genoa halyard

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MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

12 Volt fans

First Alert smoke detector

Two (2) Weems and Plath bronze bulkhead mounted yacht lamps

Custom teak interior

Lightning grounding system

Emergency steering tiller

12 Volt machinery space lights

Bimini top with dodger

Fujinon 7X500 marine binoculars

Inclinometer

Davis MK 25 sextant

Emergency SCUBA gear with Pony tank

West Marine - Weems & Plath quartz clock and barometer

Brass storm lantern

Sony, Model 4250, AM/FM CD player

Hot and cold cockpit shower

Questar gimballed radar mount

Varnished teak cap rails

Varnished teak cockpit coaming covers

Varnished teak cabin top battery hatch with screens

Varnished teak foredeck hatch with screens

Five (5) bronze opening ports with stainless steel rings

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

12 Volt lights

Battery isolator

SpaCreek automatic alternator control

MOORING

LOCATION AND TYPE: Five point open slip with cement and wooden pilings with wooden floating piers

CLEATS & CHOCKS: Bow - Two (2) stainless steel 8" with bronze hawse holes; wooden Sampson post with stainless steel cap and through cleat

Stern - Two (2) stainless steel 8"

Spring - Two (2) stainless steel 8" with bronze hawse holes

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GENERAL NOTES

The S/V ESPRIT is in very good condition and has been well maintained with no major modifications since original construction.

The external hull and deck surfaces are in good condition with no marring or scratches noted.

The interior housekeeping is excellent. All cabinetry, upholstery and flooring are in good condition. All storage compartments are clean and well rganized.

The mast, boom, rigging and sailing hardware are in good condition. The machinery space is clean with no areas of excessive rust or corrosion.

All navigational electronics have been professionally installed and are in good working condition.

The bronze through-hulls are bonded and there are no signs of galvanic corrosion apparent from an internal inspection.

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SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS

(affecting maintenance, improvements, and general condition of vessel)

1. The shower sump pump is inoperative. Suggest this pump be repaired or replaced.

2. The plastic tubing chafe/anchor guards on the bowsprit bobstay and bowsprit shrouds fit snugly over the turnbuckles at the bow and prevent water from draining. Suggest guards these be split or drilled so water will drain.

3. The swage fittings on the bowsprit stays are rusty due to water being trapped. Suggest these fittings should be cleaned and the attendant wire closely inspected. Consideration should be given to replacement of these stays if there appears to be deterioration.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

(affecting safety, security, seaworthiness and insurability of vessel)

A. The propulsion engine exhaust hose from the muffler to the hull exhaust port fitting is deteriorated. This hose should be replaced.

B. The cockpit scupper hoses are deteriorated. These hoses should be replaced.

C. The 12 volt electric bilge pump hoses from the pump to the siphon break fitting and from the siphon break fitting to the through-hull fittings are deteriorated. These hoses should be replaced.

D. The manual bilge pump hose from the pump discharge outlet to the through-hull fitting is deteriorated. This hose should be replaced.

E. The clamp securing the manual bilge pump suction fitting to the hose is rusted. This clamp should be replaced.

F. N.F.P.A. 302 code 8-15.7 requires that 120 volt receptacles that are installed in head, galley and machinery space, be protected by a Type A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). The receptacles in the galley and head compartment should be replaced with GFCI type receptacles.

G. There is a pin hole leak in the head compartment sink drain bronze check valve and the drain hose is deteriorated. This valve and hose should be replaced.

H. The propane piping system was pressurized to 150 p.s.i. by opening the propane cylinder valve. The valve was closed and the system pressure fell approximately 20-25 p.s.i. in one hour. This system should be checked for leaks, repaired as necessary and proven.

I. N.F.P.A. 302 code 10-2.1.1 requires that all extinguishers located in accommodation spaces shall have Class A capability. Portable extinguishers in the accommodation spaces should be replaced with a minimum of U.S.C.G. Approved Type A-B-C, size 1 extinguishers, and mounted in approved type brackets.

J. The clamps securing the head raw water intake hose at the seacock are rusty. These clamps should be replaced.

K. The stern and masthead (steaming) lights are inoperative. These lights should be repaired or replaced.

L. The rudder post packing gland is leaking excessively. This packing gland should be tightened or packing replaced.

M. The locknut on the bobstay turnbuckle at the bowsprit is loose. This lock nut should be properly tightened.

Recommendations are made in compliance with N.F.P.A., A.B.Y.C. standards and good seamanlike practices.

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ESTIMATED VALUE

Estimated Replacement Cost $ 175,000

As far as may be ascertained from a general examination of this vessel lying afloat, it is the opinion of the undersigned, as hereinafter qualified, that the vessel will be in satisfactory condition and suitable for operation in the intended service upon compliance with the recommendations in this survey. This examination has been made without making removals, or opening up to expose parts ordinarily concealed, and is subject to any conditions which would have been revealed if such procedures had been accomplished; further, no determination of stability characteristics or inherent structural integrity has been made, and no opinion is expressed with respect thereto.

This survey is made without prejudice and for the benefit of whom it may concern.

WAGER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Jim Crenshaw, S.A.

Member: American Boat and Yacht Council

National Fire and Protection Association

This report is issued subject to the condition that it is understood and agreed that neither this office nor any surveyor or any employee thereof is under any circumstances whatsoever to be held responsible in any way for any error in judgement, default or negligence, nor for any inaccuracy, omission, misrepresentation or misstatement in this report, and that the use of this report shall be construed to be an acceptance of the foregoing conditions.

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