Mid Size Power Boats

by

 David H. Pascoe, Marine Surveyor

Direct Links to Chapters:

Chapter 1 
Basic Considerations
Chapter 2  
Boat Types: Which is Right for You?
Chapter 3  
Old Boats, New Boats and Quality
Chapter 4 
Basic Hull Construction
Chapter 5  
Evaluating Boat Hulls
Chapter 6  
Performance and Sea Keeping
Chapter 7  
Decks & Superstructure
Chapter 8  
Stress Cracks, Finishes and Surface Defects
Chapter 9  
Power Options
Chapter 10
The Engine Room
Chapter 11
Electrical & Plumbing Systems
Chapter 12
Design Details
Chapter 13
Steering, Controls, Systems & Equipment
Chapter 14
The Art of the Deal
Chapter 15
Boat Shopping
Chapter 16
The Survey & Post Survey
Chapter 17
Boat Builders by Company

512 pages

 

NEW BOATS - USED BOATS

How to Avoid Buying into Unexpected Problems

Mid Size Power Boats focuses exclusively on fiberglass power boats of the cruiser class generally 30-55 feet, with discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sport fishermen, and sedan cruisers.

Illustrated with over 250 photos by the author

	Modern materials: Why low tech is often preferable to high tech?
	Sea worthiness: The right boat for the right waters
	Learn the difference between ocean capable boats and those that can only handle protected waters
	How to get the most from a boat by making the right choices
	What constitutes good design and bad design?
	Learn to make your own assessment of boat quality
	Performance issues: Why do some boats perform so much better than others
	Power options: What are the best performing engines?
	Discover why some diesel engines aren’t reliable
	Why you shouldn’t make the mistake of compromising performance for interior design
	Ergonomics: What makes for a boat that is comfortable to own?
	Affordability: The price is only part of the cost
	What is a boat worth? How to research market values
	The process of buying and selling a boat

David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor in his family who began his surveying career at age 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats was drawing to a close. Certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted hundreds of boating accident investigations, including fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure analysis. Over forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in this book.

David Pascoe is the author of "Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats" (2001, 2nd Edition - 2005) and "Buyers’ Guide to Outboard Boats" (2002) and "Marine Investigations" (2004).

In addition to readers in the United States, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from nearly 60 countries have purchased David Pascoe's books, since introduction of his first book in 2001.

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