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Inspecting the Aging Sailboat

ISBN10: 0071445455 | ISBN13: 9780071445450

Inspecting the Aging Sailboat
ISBN10: 0071445455
ISBN13: 9780071445450
By Don Casey

Introduction

Surveying a Boat for Purchase

Determining the Needs of Your Own Boat

Hull

Fair and True?

Signs of Stress or Trauma

Delamination

Gelcoat Problems

Blisters

Moisture Content

Keel

Rudder

Cutless Bearings and Propeller

Through-Hull Fittings

Deck

Hull-to-Deck Joint

Surface Damage

Nonskid

Core Problems

Hatches

Portlights

Deck Hardware

Canvas

Rig

Mast and Boom

Step

Cap

Spreaders

Goosenecks, Sheets, and Vangs

Stays and Shrouds

Roller Furling

Sails

Interior

Bulkhead Attachment

Stringers and Floors

Interior Pans

Distortion

Signs of Leakage

Tankage

Head

Galley

Seacocks

Bilge Pumps

Comfort and Safety

Decor

Engine and Steering

Engine Access

Visual Clues

Mounting and Alignment

Stuffing Box

Exhaust Smoke

Running the Engine

Oil

Steering Gear

Electrical System

Battery

Breaker Panel

Wire and Connectors

Alternator

Pumps and Motors

Lights

Electronics

Other Considerations

Design

Reputation

Performance

Accomodations

Equipment

Value

Boat-Buyer's 30-Minute Survey

Hull

Deck

Rig

Below

Impression

Appendix: Hiring a Professional

Index

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