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

7. Using Moisture Meters 173

What does a meter really detect? 176
Are meters affected by humidity? 176
Do Meters read fluids other than water? 176
Does old gel coat absorb high amounts of water? 176

Hydrolysis 177
Water Absorption by Solid Laminates 177
Reinforcement Fabrics 181
Balsa 183

Rot in Balsa 186
Hydraulic Destruction of Balsa 187

Foam Cores 187
Meter Behavior With Foam Bottoms 190
Meter Behavior with Foam Hull Sides 191
Pseudo Cores 191
Spray Cores 192
Bottom Paint 193
Decks and Housetops 193

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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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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