Thermal Imaging

Thermal Imaging has changed the way I look at boats. After 30 years in the marine industry I have found a tool that allows me to see so much more than I can with my human eyes. Thermal Imaging should never replace a marine surveyor's visual inspection. Other tools such as moisture meters and sounding hammers still need to be used. But I am able to find so much more in my inspections with this useful tool. Visit our NDT website to learn more about our thermal imaging services. ndtyacht.com

Here are some of my findings:

    Uses For Thermal Imaging:

• Identify structural members of hulls constructed of fiberglass, wood, steel, and aluminum.
• Find trapped moisture in hulls constructed of fiberglass, wood, steel, and aluminum.
• Find moisture trapped around glassed in chainplates on sailboats.
• Find delamination in fiberglass.
• Find previous repairs.
• Find electrician faults.
• Find overheating of engines.
• Find worn areas of exhaust hoses.

I use a Flir Infrared Camera in my inspection.