Alan ashore
Well-Known Member
While this is an area I've wondered about for some time, the thread is of course prompted by the recent CR MAIB report.
Obviously a broad subject, but the focus I have in mind is on the use of relatively sophisticated techniques to verify a yacht's structural integrity. I can see that there are specialist companies offering services including thermal imaging, ultrasound and x-ray, but my impression is that apart from x-raying keel bolts, little application of such techniques is being made by, or on the recommendation of, the average local surveyor doing a pre-purchase survey on an AWB or MAB. He or she as I understand it will rely principally on eyes and ears - especially the latter in conjunction with a hammer, to find evidence of potential structural issues.
I imagine that, in the normal course of progress, there will be an increasing take up of more sophisticated methods - but to what extent is this already happening? Should the industry be seeking to accelerate that? What are the barriers? etc.
In any case I would love to hear views and experiences from owners, surveyors, specialists, whoever.
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Obviously a broad subject, but the focus I have in mind is on the use of relatively sophisticated techniques to verify a yacht's structural integrity. I can see that there are specialist companies offering services including thermal imaging, ultrasound and x-ray, but my impression is that apart from x-raying keel bolts, little application of such techniques is being made by, or on the recommendation of, the average local surveyor doing a pre-purchase survey on an AWB or MAB. He or she as I understand it will rely principally on eyes and ears - especially the latter in conjunction with a hammer, to find evidence of potential structural issues.
I imagine that, in the normal course of progress, there will be an increasing take up of more sophisticated methods - but to what extent is this already happening? Should the industry be seeking to accelerate that? What are the barriers? etc.
In any case I would love to hear views and experiences from owners, surveyors, specialists, whoever.
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