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

8. Stress Cracks & Surface Irregularities 195

Stress Cracking on Bottoms 196
Weak Panel Flexing 197
Hinge Effect and Hard Spots 198
Parallel Stress Cracking 198
Starburst Cracks 199
Gel Coat Break-Outs 200
Drawing Conclusions 200
Bottom Crazing 201
Cracking on Hull Sides 202
Cracking on Decks and Superstructures 203
Surface Irregularities 204

Alligatoring 204
Print Through 204
Excessive Gel Coat Thickness 206
Gel Coat Voids 206
Mottling, Uneven Coloration 206
Surface Porosity 207

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
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6 7/8"x 10"
1 3/4 lbs.
Font 12 pt

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