Chapter 1   
What is Pre-Purchase Survey?
Chapter 2   
Business Practices and Client Relations
Chapter 3   
Sound vs. Seaworthiness
Chapter 4   
Procedures
Chapter 5   
Hull and Its Structure
Chapter 6   
Surveying the Hull
Chapter 7   
Using Moisture Meters
Chapter 8  
Stress Cracks & Surface Irregularities
Chapter 9   
Deck & Superstructure
Chapter 10   
Cockpits
Chapter 11 
Drive Train
Chapter 12 
Gas Engines
Chapter 13 
Fuel Systems
Chapter 14 
Exhaust Systems
Chapter 15 
Electrical Systems
Chapter 16 
Plumbing Systems
Chapter 17 
Sea Trials
Chapter 18 
Appraisal
Chapter 19 
Reporting

480 pages

15. Electrical Systems 323

Stray Current/Galvanic Corrosion Problems 326
Clean Dry Environment 328
Proper Securement 329
Connections 329
Wire Splices 329
Steel Junction Boxes 330
Conduits 330
Corrosion 331
Bilge Water 332
Understanding Grounding 333
Dock Ground Problems 334
Galvanic Isolators 334

Surveying the System 335

AC System Check Out 335
Ground Circuit Test 336
Line Voltage Drop 336
Circuit Breakers 337
Main Panel Boxes 338
Power Supply Protection 339
What Is Electrolysis? 340
Sub Circuits 342
AC Generators 343
Generator Output 344
Service Outlets 344

DC Systems 345

Batteries 345
Battery Location 345
Typical Equipment Amperage Draw 346
Battery Charging 348
Battery Testing 349
Terminals 349
In-Line Fuses 350

The Marine Survey Business

Written for both the aspiring, novice and experienced surveyor, Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats provides a foundation of essentials for anyone who wants to begin a marine surveying career, or just hone up on one's skills and knowledge.

The profession of marine surveying is not just about boats; it's about people and boats. That's why four of its 18 chapters are devoted to the practicalities of the business side of surveying.

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Contents
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Introduction
full text from book

"Surveying
Fiberglass
Power Boats"
2nd Edition

Published in 2005 by
D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc.

ISBN-10
0-9656496-0-1
0965649601
or
ISBN-13
978-0-9656496-0-5
9780965649605

480 pages
Soft Cover
Perfect Bind
6 7/8"x 10"
1 3/4 lbs.
Font 12 pt

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