General Seller Location Warranty # Owners Manufacturer Salt Water vs Fresh Kept? Hours Age Cost Cost to bring up to Standard Room/ease for running wires Manuals Spare Parts Survey Results Place for Bikes Hardware quality Stainless/gage) Fit/Finish Office Space? A place to sun Interior What is not original? Dingy included? Security System? Boat Features Comparison Chart by John Winter, Member, America's Great Loop Cruisers' Association Tips from John: "We bolded the items that were not negotiable, so when we were looking, if the boat did not meet the bolded items, we spent no more time looking at it. For example, we did not want any ladders on our boat going to flybridge or inside. So, if a boat had a ladder, we automatically crossed that off our list. Also, for things that involved details, such as horsepower, water capacity, we established a grading system so when we totaled the graded items, that helped with a decision." (Example: your minimum water capacity requirement is XXX gallons, so if a boat has less than your minimum requirement, you would give it a 'C' grade; if a boat has more than your minimum requirement, it would receive an 'A''. Use the same grading system for fuel capacity, number of fuel filters, generator capacity, etc.) Note from AGLCA - this is the spreadsheet that John and Sue designed for their search -- it is not intended to serve all. The items listed are not meant to represent 'requirements', but a list from which each individual may select, delete or add to represent their own wishes. We hope this will give Loopers a template from which to begin. Please modify to suit your own needs!
Size/Misc Length Overall Hull Length (Waterline) Beam Gross Tons Weight Draft Bridge Clearance Easy Bridge Clear Possible Ease to lower radar arch Height keel to radar Deadrise What is not original? Dingy Access Davits Outboard Storage Burgee Pole Decals Place for Grill Fuel Capacity Mechanical Level Gage Inspection Port Engines/Tranny Brand Cylinders Fuel Carberation Parts Availability HP Engine RPM @ Speed Access to engines Block heater? Engine room heater? Cooling System Cooling Type Drives Access to Drives Packing Ease of filling/draining Tranny
Synchronizers? Mechanical Level Gage Inspection Port Trawler Speed Cruising Speed Max Speed Trawler Speed Consumption Cruising Speed Consumption Fuel Capacity Fuel Filters (duel?) Cleaning/polishing (diesels) Fuel Filters Access Ease of filling fuel Fuel tanks Oil Filters Access Oil Filters Oil Changing System Water Pump Access Alternators Replaced Components Engine access Parts Storage Get Home Engine Engine Monitor Oil Warning Label Safety/Anchor/Docking Halon? Access to Bow Access to Pier Unboard from mid-ships? Docking Ease Ease for Locking Ease for Tieing to Pier Cleats accessible boat/pier Cleat Locations Cleat strength/size Fender/Etc Storage Ladders? Toe/tripping hazards (cleats) Fenders Provided Ease to enter Salon
Dingy Access Davits Outboard Storage Windlass/Anchor Ease Freefalling Windlass Bow windlass controls Anchor/size Anchor Rode Bow storage Stern anchor? Head Knockers Rode Storage CO/smoke Fire Ext Flares Flare Gun Flags EPRIB Horn Secondary Sound Device Preservers Throw Ring/storage Grab Rails Stern docking controls? Radar Deflector Bilge Pump Alarm Bilge Pump Counters Spilled Fuel Alarm Warning Labels Children/Pet Safety? ITEM BOAT A BOAT B Hull/Props/Thrusters Color Bottom Paint Thru hull fittings Thru Hull Valves Access to valves Zincs Galvanic Isloator? Material Teak Outside Condition Bow Thruster
Stern Thrusters Bow Thruster guards? Trim Tabs Access to Tab Pump Strainers Strainer Access Bilge Pumps Access to pumps Tool Storage Keel Access to logs Dingy Access Davits Rub rail protection? Ease to use fenders Ventilation Blower Type Drains/Gutters Prop type Prop Size Prop Cutters Signs of corrosion Dry/Clean Bilge Ease to Clean Bilge Ozone generator in bilge Struts/Rudder Can engine pump bilge? ITEM BOAT A BOAT B Gen Set/Charging/Power Gen Size Brand Gen Hrs Gen Set Amp Meter Inverter/size Battery Charger Smart Charger Battery Isolator Battery Switches Battery Amp Meter Alternator amp meter Battery Types
Engine Batteries House Battery Gen Set Battery Other Shore Power Amp Meter DC Amp Meter GenSet AC Amp Meter Shore Power Elec Panel Power distributed? Shore Power Cord Storage Cord? Splitters Ease to connect Grounding All Components Grounded? Reverse Polarity Light? Fresh Water Water Capacity gallons Access for filling Mechanical Water Level Gage Remote Water Level Gage Water Tank Inspection Port Water Tank Water Pump Capacity Accumulator? External Hose Hook-up Water pressure meter Water Press. Regulator Water Maker? Hot Water (engine/elec?) Washdown Access to plumbing/thru-hulls
Head Number of Heads Holding Tank gallons Inspection Port Head System Head gage Full size toilet? Shower Storage Mirrors Standing Room Head Room Shelf Space Ventilation Ease to pump-out Dressing Table Elec Outlet Y-Valve Lockable Discharge Discharge Plaque Mascerator Reverse flow? Vent Filter? Appliances Washer/Dryer TV DVD/CD VCR TV Antenna Satelite TV HVAC Water Pump HVAC HVAC Controls Access to HVAC Engine Heating capable? Phone/Cable Hamper
Ice Maker Wet Bar/Refridge/Etc Cell Phone Antenea ITEM BOAT A BOAT B Upper Helm/Flybridge Ease to see from GPS Depth Finder Heat bar in lazarette? Forward Looking Dept Finder? Wiper Place for charts, etc Radar Engine gages Fuel Economy Meter Engine Sync Meter VHF External VHF Speaker CD/Stereo Table Storage Upholstery Floor Area Storage for Pencils Captains Chair Capacity Cup Holders Bimini Top Eisenglass Storage Cover Canvas Canvas condition Canvas Storage Remote Spot Lite Windlass Control Radio - Other? Auto-pilot Horn Room to Add other Electronics
Compass Elec. Outlet Access to Instr panel Steering Shifting/throttle Gen Set Indicator? Engine Hr Meter 12 volt outlet? ITEM BOAT A BOAT B Lower Helm See Upper for general items Ease to see from GPS Depth Finder Wiper Place for charts, etc Radar Engine gages Engine Sync Meter VHF Radio Captain's Chair Capacity Windlass Control Horn Room to Add Meters Compass Pilot house doors (both sides)? Access to Instr Panel Bow/Stern Thrusters Remote spotlight Separate watch seat/berth? 12 volt outlet?
Aft Deck Floor Area Table Dining Covers Roof Cup Holders Storage Shower Stereo Swim Platform Ladder Swim Platform Elecric Outlet Salon Sofa (loungable?) Sofa/Dinette bed capable? Separate Dinette Dinnette Bed Coffee Table Chairs (comfort) Seating Area Tables Shelves HVAC Window Treatments Sunlight Entrance Door Screen Door? Door Locks Floor Storage Windscreen Cover Window Opens
Book Shelf Other electronics TV visible from galley? Head Room Elec. Outlets ITEM BOAT A BOAT B Galley Counter Space Ease To Cook Floor Pantry Space Dishware Space Head Room Dishes storage Sink Microwave Blender Oven Toaster Stove Supply Stove Refrigerator/Freezer Refrigerator Type Ice maker Coffee maker Sink Access to Applicances Elec. Outlet Counters Trash Bin Vent
Head Number of Heads Holding Tank gallons Inspection Port Head System Head gage Full size toilet? Shower Storage Mirrors Standing Room Head Room Shelf Space Ventilation Ease to pump-out Dressing Table Elec Outlet Y-Valve Lockable Discharge Discharge Plaque Mascerator Reverse flow? Vent Filter? Guest Berth Location Walk Around Bed Size Type Closet Drawers Shelves Dressing Room Head Room Reading Lights Table Space Port Holes Overhead Hatch TV
Stereo HVAC Vent Special Bed Covers Req'd? Guest Berth Privacy Elec. Outlet Noise Room for Storing Suitcases? Floor Master Suite Location Walk Around Bed Mattress Bed Covers Included? Closet Drawers Shelves Dressing Room Reading Lights Table Space Port Holes/Screens Overhead Hatch/Screen TV Stereo HVAC Vent Special Bed Covers Req'd? Floor Head Room Noise