{"product_id":"9781472903679","title":"Be Your Own Boat Surveyor: A hands-on guide for all owners and buyers","description":"Author: Pike,Dag\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781472903679\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 11 Sep 2014\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192 Format: Paperback \/ softback\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-Quickly assess a potential purchase for signs of trouble without paying for lengthy reports -Carry out a detailed check on your own boat the end of the season -Identify problems and get them dealt with before they get serious -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\u003eOrganized 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\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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46616145068190,"sku":"UBD-9781472903679","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781472903679.jpg?v=1773810275","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781472903679","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}