Today I was working just 5 minutes from home at Peter Linfords Boatyard at Wayford Bridge, near Stalham. This was a Survey for insurance.
This is the Aquafibre 28 Super Ensign River Cruiser. Quite a rare boat. This class is the early version of the Aquafibre Opal, and lacks the forward well and access. This one was fitted out by Kingsley Farrington in Trowse Norwich… who is more associated with his fibre glass Farrington Yachts and boat transport rather than cruisers. Most insurance companies will require a survey for any boat aged 20 years old or more, and then again, every five years or so. Some other boats may require a survey earlier than this if they have sustained serious damage, if they are wooden, or if they have been self-built.
Surveyors Comments Generally:
Sovereign Moisture Meters cannot be used on hulls containing boran or reinforced with carbon fibres as these substances have a high electro conductivity. The readings may, therefore, as well as being affected by ambient conditions, also may be affected by the local thickness of the gelcoat, the presence of extra layers of reinforcement or structural items, epoxy coating systems, chain cables, ballast, bilge water, copper, fuel or water tanks, gas cylinders, batteries and electrical wiring and similar items on the inside of the hull and even the static electricity in the Surveyors body and clothing.
It is also necessary to remove any antifouling in order to use these instruments as the surface coatings may carry large amounts of copper or tin which also cause false readings. It should also be pointed out that the effective practical depth of field of these instruments is only about 15 to 20mm. High readings therefore, do not necessarily indicate the presence of water.
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at: steventruss1@aol.com
This is the Aquafibre 28 Super Ensign River Cruiser. Quite a rare boat. This class is the early version of the Aquafibre Opal, and lacks the forward well and access. This one was fitted out by Kingsley Farrington in Trowse Norwich… who is more associated with his fibre glass Farrington Yachts and boat transport rather than cruisers. Most insurance companies will require a survey for any boat aged 20 years old or more, and then again, every five years or so. Some other boats may require a survey earlier than this if they have sustained serious damage, if they are wooden, or if they have been self-built.
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| Good size engine for a small boat!... the Nanni 38HP 4150HE |
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| This class is the early version of the Aquafibre Opal, and lacks the forward well and access. |
Surveyors Comments Generally:
Sovereign Moisture Meters cannot be used on hulls containing boran or reinforced with carbon fibres as these substances have a high electro conductivity. The readings may, therefore, as well as being affected by ambient conditions, also may be affected by the local thickness of the gelcoat, the presence of extra layers of reinforcement or structural items, epoxy coating systems, chain cables, ballast, bilge water, copper, fuel or water tanks, gas cylinders, batteries and electrical wiring and similar items on the inside of the hull and even the static electricity in the Surveyors body and clothing.
It is also necessary to remove any antifouling in order to use these instruments as the surface coatings may carry large amounts of copper or tin which also cause false readings. It should also be pointed out that the effective practical depth of field of these instruments is only about 15 to 20mm. High readings therefore, do not necessarily indicate the presence of water.
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at: steventruss1@aol.com
