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Frequently Asked Questions

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*What is a* P *re-commissioning survey?*	*What is the difference between galvanic and stray current corrosion?*
*What about Condition and Value surveys?*	*What is electrolysis?*
*How much will it cost to have my boat surveyed?*	*What is a bonding system?*
*What will the surveyor do in a typical yacht survey?*	*Stainless steel corrosion and other problems?*
*What doesn't the surveyor do?*	*What is “magna flux”* *or dye penetrant* *testing?*
*What’s the first step to initiate a survey?*	*Is propane (LP) or compressed natural gas (CNG) dangerous to have on a boat?*
*How do I prepare my boat for a marine survey?*	*What are gel coat blisters?*
W *hat* t *ypes of* *services and* *surveys are available*?	*How does water get inside the fiberglass laminates?*
*How far will I travel? What is a remote survey?*	*What do I do about blisters, (boat pox)?*
*Winter surveys... what's possible?*	*May I see a sample Powerboat Report?* *(When report opens click on "BOOKMARKS")*.
*What is oil analysis? Is it important?*	*May I see a sample Sailboat Report?* *(When report opens click on "BOOKMARKS")*.
*What are high hours for an engine?*	*Inspection of sailboats: Sails and rigging.*
*What about engine surveys and compression testing?*	*Problem with inboard and shallow mooring*?