ed as a structural blister), dried out and filled with epoxy. 23. Galley: Is the woodwork around the galley stove protected from fire damage? 24. Decks, cabins and cabin tops, corner posts. All should be well-sealed. There should be no soft spots or leaks. 25. Keel bolts: These don’t last forever and will need to be replaced if they are corroded, or show signs of leaking. Use the above to see how your boat will survive a marine survey or as a check list to get it in good condition. Capt. Allen Taube is a NAMS GLOBAL certified marine surveyor. He lives on his 65-foot schooner Reef Chief in Key West, FL, and is available for surveying all types of boats anywhere in the world. allencodyt@yahoo.com
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