Inspecting the Aging Sailboat

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Whether you are shopping for a used fiberglass boat or prioritizing maintenance tasks on the one you already own, this book saves money—and perhaps even disaster. With clear step-by-step drawings and instructions, Don Casey explains how to recognize problems—both surface and hidden—and how to separate cosmetic flaws from serious faults.

Table of Contents

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

Inspecting the Aging Sailboat