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There may be one or two sea trials scheduled, each lasting between one and four days, depending on how much new technology has been included in the ship's design. The first in a new class of ships is likely to undergo longer and more rigorous sea trials than subsequent ships in the class.
All navigation systems including lights, chart plotter, radar, autopilot, depth sounder and radios along with DC refrigeration, cabin lights, vacuum heads, potable water systems and anything electrical should be tested underway. Once secured back on the dock we can test the windlass and inspect ground tackle.
They are fourteen hours of pure adrenaline, with an incredibly long list of physically and mentally straining activities engineered to strengthen plebes' teamwork and unity as a company and as a class.
A typical sea trial lasts 30-60 minutes. It may be longer if the vessel is large or has exceptionally complex systems A sea trial isn't the time to bring your whole family for a day on the water.
Sea trials are conducted to measure a vessel's performance and general seaworthiness. Testing of a vessel's speed, maneuverability, equipment and safety features are usually conducted.
For insurance purposes, it's important to have a representative from the boat dealership (or if it's a private sale, the owner) with you during the sea trial. But don't sit back and let that person do all the driving. Just as when you test-drive a new car, this is your chance to get a feel for how the boat operates.
During the sea trial, you can expect to test various aspects of the boat's performance, such as speed, maneuverability, and stability. The captain will demonstrate the boat's handling capabilities, allowing you to get a feel for its responsiveness, sound, and agility on the water.
On the sea trial you would expect the broker, yourself and your surveyor, sometimes the broker brings in a skipper to helm the boat. The survey is in effect "run" by your surveyor.
Sea trials are conducted to measure a vessel's performance and general seaworthiness. Testing of a vessel's speed, maneuverability, equipment and safety features are usually conducted.