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Preface
Introduction
Contents
 
Chapter 1 What is Pre-PurchaseSurvey?
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
Index  
Copyright 2001-2005 David H. Pascoe

Main change in 2nd edition are:

Chapter 7 "Using Moisture Meters" - New Chapter

Chapter 5 "Hull and Is Structure" - Expanded, reorganized.

Chapter 6 "Sufveying the Hull" - Expanded, reorganized




Contents in Details

Preface to 2nd Edition v
Preface vii
Introduction iv
Contents xiii

1. What is a Pre-Purchase Survey? 1

What is a Marine Surveyor 1

Legal Responsibility 3
A Written Record of Performance 4
Pass-On Surveys 4

Defining A Pre-Purchase Survey 5

Primary Objective 5
Seaworthiness 7
What Does the Client Want? 8
Scope of the Survey 8
Limitations of Scope 9
Think Like a Lawyer 10

Survey Parameters 12

Getting Started 12
Qualifying the Client 13
Hull Survey 14
Main Engines 15
Electrical Systems 16
Electronics 16
Plumbing 17
Performance 17
Geographic Considerations 17
Pass or Fail? 18

List of Survey Categories and Items 19

2. Business Practices and Client Relations 25

Qualifying the Client 25

Initial Contact 27
A Good Sales Technique 28
Getting Paid 29
Setting and Quoting Fees 31
Cancellations 32
Merchant Account and Credit Cards 33
Client’s Presence 34
Brokers vs Direct Sales 36
Survey Logistics 37
Travelling to Foreign Countries 38

A Question of Quality 46

The First-time Buyer 48
Old Boats 49
Fast Closing Deals 52
Repair Costs 54
Working Conditions 54
Dealing With the Seller 55

3.Sound vs. Seaworthiness 59

Seaworthy -vs- Soundness 60
What is a Sound Hull? 62
Where You are Makes a Difference 63
A Case in Point 64
Don’t be Influenced by Reputation 66
Entry-Level Boats 67

4. Procedures 71

Order and Progression 71
Working with Captains 72
Engine Surveyors 73
Opening Up 74
Where to Start 74
Notes 76
File Management 77
Memorizing Techniques 78
Photography 78
The Hauled Survey 78
Sea Trial 80
Post Survey 81

The Surveyor's Kit 84

Digital -vs- Film Cameras 86

5. Hull and Its Structures 89

Essentials of Composites 90

Laying Process 90

Solid Laminates 90
Molding Hulls 91
Laying in Cores 93

Structural Properties of Laminates 94

Solid Laminates 95
Cored Laminates 96

Basic Structural Principles 99

Shape Affects Strength 99

Design Elements 100

Decks 101
Stringers 101
Bulkheads 105
Frames 107
Tabbing 107
Internal Structural Materials 108

Examples of Structural Design Defects 110

Stringer Design Error 111
Bulkhead Failure 111

Common Structural Failures 113

Stress Cracking in Superstructures 114
Hull Stress Cracking 116

Structural Weakness 117

Bottom Strakes 118
Bulkheading 120
Stringers 122
Primary Symptoms 125

Cored Hulls 127

Balsa 127
Foam Cores 128
Bulkhead Installation with Foam Cores 133
Water Ingress 133
Other Core Types 136

Coremat 136
Putty or Spray Cores 136

Background 139

Why Design Faults Occur 139
An Embarrassing Example 141
Marketing and Price Pressures 141

Summary 142

6. Surveying the Hull 143

Procedure 143
Hull Numbers 144

Internal Hull Inspection 145

Liners 148
Evaluating Structural Design 149
The Great Unseen 150
Sawdust and Debris 151
Bulkheading 154
Stringers 155
Hull Bottom and Sides 156
Termites & Other Pests 157

The Hauled Survey 158

Sighting a Hull 159
The Keel 162
The Running Gear 162
Stern Drives 164
Some Things You May Not Have Thought About 165
The Deck Joint 165
Attachments 165
Mr. Blister 167

Sea Trial 168

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

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

9.Decks & Superstructure 209

Hull-to-Deck Joint 209
Methods of Attachment 211
Weak Hull Sides 212
Decks 213
Core Materials 216
Drainage 220
Towers 222
Tenders, Pulpits and Davits 223

10. Cockpits 225

Plastic Hatches 226
Estimating Changes in Trim 232
Pounds per Inch Immersion 233
Are Scuppers Necessary? 234
Motor Wells 234

Design Trends 236

Sport Fishermen 238
Deck Wells 238

11. Drive Train 241

Engine Mounts 243
Struts 246
Strut Bolts 249
Shafting 250

Packing Glands 252

12. Gas Engines 255

Gas Engines 257

Pricing Engine Surveys 259
Why Engines Wear Out Prematurely 260
Normal Engine Life 261
Getting Started 262
Basic Diagnostics 262
Compression Tests 263

Visual Inspection 265

Cooling Systems 265
Gasket Leaks 267
Exhaust Risers 267
Carburetors 268
Exhaust Emissions 269
Carbon Monoxide Hazards 269
Pyrometer Checks 270
Stern Drive Boats 271
Vee Drive Installations 271
Lube Oils 271
Oil Analysis 272
Electrical Systems 272

Sea Trial 273

13. Fuel Systems 275

Scope of Survey 275

Fuel Tanks 277

Aluminum Tanks 278
Foamed Tank Installations 279
Deck Mounted Aluminum 282
Iron Tanks 284
Stainless Steel 284
Metallic Tank Mounting 285

Systems and Materials 287

Fuel Lines 287
Copper Tubing 287
Fuel Hose 288
Fuel Tank Senders 290
General Routing 290
Valves 291
Electric Fuel Pumps 292
Fuel Fill Systems 293
Tank Vents 294
Large Systems 295

14. Exhaust Systems 297

Materials 298

Fiberglass Pipe 298
Exhaust Hose 299
Stainless Steel 300
Cast Iron 300
Aluminum 301
Copper 301

Mufflers 303

Tubular mufflers 303
Water Lift Mufflers 304
Bottle Mufflers 305
Back Pressure 305

Exhaust Risers 306

Lagged Risers 307
Water-jacketed Risers 309
Jacketed Down-sweep Risers 310
Gas Engine Risers 310
Stainless Steel Risers 311
Large System Mounting 312
System Installation 314
Generator Exhaust Systems 315
The Carbon Monoxide Hazard 315
Back Surge Protection 317
Flappers 318
Underwater Exhausts 319
Hull Side Exhausts 320
Transom Attachments 321
Hose Clamps 321

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

16. Plumbing Systems 351

System Types 351
Health Hazards 352

System Materials 353

PVC Piping 354
Copper Pipe 356
Brass 356
Bronze 357
Stainless Steel 358
Aluminum 358
Iron and Steel 359
Marine Hose 359
Hose Failures 360

Marine Sanitation Systems(MSD’s) 362

Legal Requirements 362
Macerator Pump Systems 364
Reverse Siphoning 365
System installation 366
Valving 367

Sea Water Systems 367

Design 367
Check Valves 368
Strainers 369
Valves 370
Plastic Valves 371
Plastic Through Hulls 371
Air conditioning 372
Bait Wells 373
Plastic Transducers 373
Plastic Pipe Fittings 374
Fresh Water Systems 374
Aluminum Tanks 375

Bilge Pumping 376

DC Pumping 377
Number of Pumps 378
Primary Service Pump 379
Stern Pump 379
Forward Pumps 379
Backup Pumps 379
Float Switches 380
Idiot Lights 380
High Water Alarms 380
Capacity ratings 381
Riser Loops 381
Emergency Pumps 382
Why Bilge Pumps Fail 383
Open Boats 384
Freezing Climates 385
 

17. Sea Trials 387

Special Considerations 388
Doing it Right 389
Taking Control 390
Vessel Speed 391
Handling Characteristics 392
Main Engines 394
Engine Performance 395
Engine Instruments 396
Back Down Test 396
Shaft Runout 397
System Vibration 398
Helm Response 398
Autopilots 399

18. Appraisal 401

Fair Market Value 403
Current Market Value 403
Oddballs and Custom Yachts 404
Comparables 405
Appraisal Guides 406
Determining Original Cost 408
Extra Equipment 409
Learning about Equipment 410
Repair Costs 411
Geographical Considerations 411
Contingency Values 412
Explanations 413

19. Reporting 415

Fundamentals 416
Tone 416
Learning to Write 416
Writing Style 417
Adequate Time 418
Format 418
Introductions 419
Specifications 419
Critical Components and Systems 420
Inventories 420
Good Descriptions 421
Terminology 422
Descriptive Adjectives 424
Statements of Omission 425
Survey Forms 426
Dealing with Cause and Effect 427
Fact -vs- Opinion 428
Achieving Balance: The Positive -vs- the Negative 429
Avoid Clichés 430
Disclaimers 431
Report Summaries 433
Legalese 436

Index 437

Copyright 2001-2005 David H. Pascoe

 




surveying Fiberglass Power Boats Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats
- 2nd Edition

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Soft Cover
480 pages
Publisher: D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc.
Published: 2005
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0965649601
ISBN-13: 9780965649605

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David Pascoe - Biography

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 following books. David Pascoe is the author of:

In addition to readers in the United States, boaters and boat industry professionals worldwide from over 70 countries have purchased David Pascoe's books, since introduction of his first book in 2001.

In 2012, David Pascoe has retired from marine surveying business at age 65.

On November 23rd, 2018, David Pascoe has passed away at age 71.

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