{"product_id":"be-your-own-surveyor","title":"Be Your Own Boat Surveyor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Your Own Boat Surveyor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoats are expensive and they are complicated - unless you are going to pay a professional to carry out a survey (at yet more expense) it is invaluable to be able to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- quickly assess a potential purchase for signs of trouble without paying for lengthy reports\u003cbr\u003e- carry out a detailed check on your own boat the end of the season\u003cbr\u003e- identify problems and get them dealt with before they get serious\u003cbr\u003e- get to know your boat in a lot more detail, so if a problem develops at sea you will be more able to cope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganised into chapters covering: Tools of the trade (basic tools, moisture meters, fingers and feel, smell, mirrors, sources of information); Checking the hull (including wood construction and rot, GRP laminates, osmosis, metal construction, keels, anodes); RIBs and inflatables; Engine and systems; Stern gear; Plumbing; Mast and rigging; Electrical systems; Interiors; Safety equipment. At the end of the book there's a handy guide to carrying out a five minute survey - invaluable when making a quick assessment of a potential purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighly illustrated, with anecdotes and hands-on advice throughout, this practical book gives readers the tools to do much of the work on their own, and know when to call in the experts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback : 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Dag Pike\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU; P07862\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boat books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52957790699884,"sku":"P07862","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/1920\/5996\/files\/Be-your-own-boat-surveyor.jpg?v=1764812595","url":"https:\/\/www.boatbooks-aust.com.au\/products\/be-your-own-surveyor","provider":"Boat books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}