Shows you how to evaluate the condition of an older fiberglass sailboat - the one you own or the one you'd like to purchase. this book helps you: assess the condition of a used sailboat in 30 minutes; prioritize maintenance and repair tasks for a boat you already own; and, catch potential problems early. Introduction 4(1) Surveying a Boat for Purchase 4(1) Determining the Needs of Your Own Boat 5(1) Hull 6(22) Fair and True? 8(3) Signs of Stress or Trauma 11(2) Delamination 13(1) Gelcoat Problems 14(1) Blisters 15(2) Moisture Content 17(1) Keel 18(4) Rudder 22(3) Cutless Bearing and Propeller 25(2) Through-Hull Fittings 27(1) Deck 28(18) Hull-to-Deck Joint 30(3) Surface Damage 33(2) Nonskid 35(1) Core Problems 35(2) Hatches 37(3) Portlights 40(1) Deck Hardware 41(4) Canvas 45(1) Rig 46(20) Mast and Boom 48(3) Step 51(2) Cap 53(3) Spreaders 56(2) Goosenecks, Sheets, and Vangs 58(1) Stays and Shrouds 58(6) Roller Furling 64(1) Sails 65(1) Interior 66(18) Bulkhead Attachment 68(1) Stringers and Floors 69(1) Interior Pans 70(1) Distortion 71(1) Signs of Leakage 72(1) Tankage 73(1) Head 74(2) Galley 76(2) Seacocks 78(2) Bilge Pumps 80(1) Comfort and Safety 81(2) Decor 83(1) Engine and Steering 84(16) Engine Access 86(1) Visual Clues 87(3) Mounting and Alignment 90(1) Stuffing Box 91(1) Exhaust Smoke 92(1) Running the Engine 93(2) Oil 95(1) Steering Gear 96(4) Electrical System 100(12) Battery 102(2) Breaker Panel 104(1) Wire and Connectors 105(2) Alternator 107(1) Pumps and Motors 108(1) Lights 109(1) Electronics 110(2) Other Considerations 112(10) Design 114(1) Reputation 115(1) Performance 115(3) Accommodations 118(1) Equipment 119(2) Value 121(1) Boat-Buyer's 30-Minute Survey 122(14) Hull 124(2) Deck 126(2) Rig 128(2) Below 130(4) Impression 134(2) Appendix: Hiring a Professional 136(3) Index 139(3) Copyright page 142