Rupert Smith
B.Eng(Hons) MRINA MABSE
Yacht & Powercraft Surveys
Timber hulls come in a variety of forms, which pose different potential problems. Visual inspection is always the first method of assessing condition, with a moisture meter and careful light hammer sounding being used where appropriate. Spikes are used only where necessary, to prevent damage to painted or varnished surfaces.
Always aware that a wooden boat, particularly an old wooden boat, is seldom in perfect condition, so attention is given in the report as to the seriousness of the faults found. Structural problems are given prominence, but also advice on the need for preventative maintenance will be given.
Experience gained from building and repairing many types of timber boats ensures that a wooden hulls strengths and weaknesses are understood, and the most appropriate method of repair can be recommended.
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