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Images Gallery
This Gallery
contains images of defects commonly found on boats.
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Skin fitting corrosion.
This is an example of extreme corrosion of a below the waterline
skin fitting. The fitting should be replaced to avoid a leak. |
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Hull cracks
The section between the keel and the hull has cracked possibly
due to grounding of the boat or severe forces during motion.
This section could be repaired by a professional fibreglass
specialist. |
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Keel edge damage and corrosion
Possibly caused by grounding and erosion of the surface coating.
This can be repaired by a professional boat builder. |
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Propeller abrasion
Wear to the blades of the propeller caused by rope or weed.
This could cause an imbalance and increased vibration when under
way. This
damage can be repaired by a professional |
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Severe propeller damage
Two blades of this propeller have broken off. This will lead to
an imbalance of the engine and severe vibration.
The propeller should be replaced |
This Gallery will
soon contain many more images of defects to assist you.

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