Boatyard should be made aware of the date and time of the survey so that the following preparations can be done:

• Boat should be out of the water preferably three days or more.
  
• Bottom and hull should be clean and dry.
  
• Underwater running gear should be clean.
  
• Vessel should be exactly upright and on a level keel.
  
• Should be enough space and light around the boat.
  
• Vessel should be securely chocked, supported and chained.
  
• If the boat is covered with a tarp or other cover, it should be taken off before the surveyor arrives.
  
• All locks should be unlocked or removed.
  
• Hatches should be unlocked and opened slightly so as to air out the boat.
  
• All loose gear (except fire extinguishers) should be taken off the boat and placed neatly near by (leave space under the hull for exterior examination) before the surveyor arrives.
  
• Every part of the boat and every component should be made as easy to view as possible.
  
• Bilge should be clean and pumped out or drained.
  
• Batteries should be installed, charged and working.
  
• Access is needed to shore power.
  
• All equipment being sold with the boat should be made available.
  
• Any owner's manuals, equipment information, maintenance records, etc. should be available at the time of survey.
  
• If a mast has been pulled and stored, it should be easily accessible to the surveyor.
  
• Anchor and rode should be fed out over the stem head roller and arraigned neatly in 6-foot zigzags on the ground.