Inspection Photos
Engine Exhaust Close to Failure
Engine Exhaust Riser Bolt Corroded
Cracked Weld
Stray Current Corrosion (Keel Nut)
Results of active stray current passing through keel (in marina) to stainless steel nuts in bilge.
Osmotic Blisters
Moderate osmotic blistering of fiberglass hull.
Forestay Chain Plate
Improper and dangerous forestay chain plate assembly.
Mast Weld Failure
Forestay pad eye design did not "spread the load". High wind load on head sail over stressed this weld (poor weld joint design) tearing the top of the weld and leading to crack propagation down the sides.
Old Steering Cables
7x19 Wire (7 bundles of 19 strands each) is used for flexibility. One broken strand soon leads to another. Time to replace both steering cables. Use Grade 316 Stainless Steel.
Improper use of materials.
Consumer grade copper, acid cored lead solder and saltwater lead to this failure. Flooding was countered by bilge pumps until batteries died. This assembly is easily and safely replaced with marine grade plastic fittings.
Dismasting
Moderately heavy weather and rigging failures required this mast to be cut away while offshore. Annual (or more frequent) rig inspections are essential.
Deck Leaks and Cored Decks
Whether due to a flaw in laminate or leaks at fittings (fastener holes) soon
leads to degraded coring and soft decks.
Cracked Hydraulic Fitting
Survey revealed this cracked high pressure hydraulic fitting. Located opposite the exhaust manifold of high speed pleasure craft. Catastrophic failure of the fitting could result in spraying the hot exhaust manifold with oil resulting in a flash fire at 70 mph.
Lack of Rigging Inspection
One of several nuts found cracked during inspection for insurance. Annual (or more frequent) inspections are essential.
Back Up Plate - Deck Cleat
3/16" (4.7mm) thick stainless steel plate installed to back up deck cleat
fasteners.
Meat Hook
Improper installation of hose clamps - use proper size clamps (minimum tail) and
rotate clamps so ends are protected. Never turn ends out - as shown.
Loose Propeller Nuts
Sequence Correct ! Small nut first then the heavy nut.
Ref: ABYC
End of Life
This hose has reached end of life and should be replaced.
Rigging: Poor Selection of Fittings To Terminate Backstay
Ideally, The Chain Plate Should Be Angled Forward EliminatingThe Need For Transition Plates. Chain Plate Needs. Re-bedding.
Electrical: Safety Hazard
Exposed Bare Wire Connection.Colors Indicate Potential Positive to Ground Connection.Improper Conductor.
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