Surveying Yachts and Small Craft

Linked to the only practical surveying course, which is endorsed by the YDSA Uniquely packed with step by step, detailed colour photos of a huge range of defects and problems Contains helpful checklists of what to look for, and procedural charts Will appeal to surveying students, qualified surveyors and to yacht and boat owners

Packed with detailed close-up photography, step by step procedures, and helpful checklists, this handbook is suitable for small craft owners who want to check out defects on their own boats or on boats they are planning to buy, as well as practicing surveyors and surveying students. It guides the reader through conducting a thorough inspection.This is the only book linked to a practical surveying course. Highly practical in nature, and packed with detailed close-up photography, step by step procedures, and helpful checklists, this definitive handbook will prove a godsend to small craft owners who want to check out defects on their own boats or on boats they are planning to buy, as well as practicing surveyors and surveying students. Featuring surveying bodies, equipment required, assessing defects (including moisture-related defects, and the use of moisture meters) and their severity, the book guides the reader through conducting a thorough inspection, from keel to topsides, coachroof, stern gear, rigging and much more. The highly practical approach of this book will be invaluable to students of surveying, qualified surveyors and yacht and boat owners everywhere.