Be Your Own Boat Surveyor by Pike, Dag -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Contents 1 WHY SURVEY YOUR OWN BOAT?

The buyer’s survey The owner’s survey Getting access Surveying skills

2 THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Using your senses Tools Keeping a record

3 THE HULL

Stresses on the hull structure Hull construction materials Common features Checking composite hulls Checking wooden hulls Checking metal hulls

4 DECK AND SUPERSTRUCTURE

Gaining access Areas of stress Panelling and decks: sharp edges, joins and corners Windows, doors and hatches Cockpit Fixtures and fittings

5 ENGINES AND THEIR SYSTEMS

Engine compartments Fuel systems Cooling systems Exhaust systems Hydraulics Generators

6 STERN GEAR

Propeller and shaft Integrated drive systems Rudder Steering operating systems Additional underwater fittings

7 PLUMBING

Fresh water systems Toilet systems Drainage systems Anchor and deck wash systems Bilge pumps Hoses Seacocks

8 MASTS AND RIGGING

The mast Standing rigging Running rigging The sails Lifting/hauling systems

9 THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Batteries Wiring The chain locker The alternator

10 THE INTERIOR

Leaks Delamination and rot Gas and electrics

11 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Anchor, line and shackles Liferaft, lifejackets and flares Fire safety Auxiliary equipment

12 RIBS AND TENDERS

Back from sea The annual survey

13 THE TEN MINUTE SURVEY

Before your visit The survey

14 AFTER THE SURVEY Acknowledgements eCopyright

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