Surveying Yachts and Small Craft Paperback – Illustrated, March 15, 2011

As a new surveyor I wanted to read everything I could. Although this book was very helpful, it is definitely geared towards sailboats and sailboat, construction hardware, rigging, and design.

About the best I've found but it could be more detailed and step-by-step.

This is essential reading for any prospective boat owner/surveyor whether the craft is new or used. The author gives a thorough and practical introduction to the field of small craft surveying in a very readable and logical style.It is expertly written with the interests of the boat owner in mind. Stevens's honesty is refreshing. He does not suffer fools gladly; bodgers and shoddy manufacturing practices incur his wrath.He insists on the highest standards being observed in surveying. He proceeds to outline a logical approach to completing a thorough survey. This is a step by step approach which will allow a surveyor to prepare a report that will identify any underlying problem that the untrained eye could miss.If you are a boat owner or thinking of becoming one, then this book should be on your book shelf. It will save you a lot of money.

First of all, I bought it pre-owned at a fraction of the price and it arrived in great condition. Personally, I couldn't find any blemishes on it.As for the content of the book, I'm only about 20% of the way through it and I've learnt a LOT from it. I've been surveying for three years and this has made a significant improvement to my ability.If you're a marine surveyor, get this book!

Written with subtle humor, this book provides an overview of yacht surveying and numerous pointers to industry standards. If you own or are in the process of buying a boat SURVEYING light to be on you required reading list! The boat you save may be your own.

Very comprehensive and well written.

I bought this book so when I look at a used sailboat I can tell if it is worth hiring a pro surveyor to inspect it before I buy.

This book will save me money on my next purchase.