The Bill Potter Marine Survey Advantage:

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Bill Potter will be working for you, and no one else!

"Bill Potter's survey inspection is deliberate and never rushed; he encourages his client(s) to be present if possible, so that they understand the scope of his inspection, and can take the opportunity to ask any questions during the survey inspection. Bill's report is written in a narrative format, and not from a computer program. It is not filled with jargon or confusing language: It is written in a way that is easy for anyone to read and understand. It is detailed and never vague, and includes pictures [in the body of the report] of all major forms, structures, and systems."

With over 38 years of “Hands On“ inspection and service experience, Bill Potter has actual inspected and repaired systems and structures aboard vessels,and he has the scars to prove it!

First, six years of dealership experience; then over sixteen years as the founder/owner/ operator of a white glove marine service business that rigged, outfitted, maintained and repaired vessels for over 400 clients: Many were regular clients, which gave Bill the opportunity to see the gradual deterioration, and sometimes the catastrophic failure of structures and systems, and what the results would be. Can it be repaired? Should it be repaired? What is it really going to take to make the proper repairs? There can be a lot of pressure on a service provider when he or she knows that the boat they are fixing is not going to go away: You better fix it right, or you’ll have to answer to your client when the repair that you recommended fails. Bill lived that reality for over three decades- Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide!

This experience has given Bill a better sense of knowing what normal deterioration is, and what is, or what is going to become, a problem. What really needs to be fixed?

Best not to make a mountain out of a mole hill!

BUT! SOME THINGS CANNOT EASILY BE FIXED!!

With 38 years of inspection, repair, and surveying experience, Bill can perform a thorough inspection and clearly communicate his findings.

Bill Potter’s survey report is detailed, yet easy to read and understand; it will go a long way in adding the peace of mind that his client is looking for. Bill is always standing by to talk to his client (expert or novice) about his findings, and make sense of what it all means!

BILL POTTER GUARANTEES YOUR SATISFACTION!

There's more to lubrication than simply reducing friction.

A balanced formula is required for optimum performance in all areas of lubrication.

An oil's primary function is reducing friction. It does this by creating a film between surfaces to prevent contact, thereby reducing friction. However, lubricants are frequently needed ot do more than just provide a slippery film between moving surfaces in contact.

They are tasked to carry out several other functions, some of which might not immediately spring to mind when you think about engine oils or other lubricants.

Here are six not-so-obvious lubricant functions:

Transfer Energy-

Because fluid lubricants are not readily compressible, they can act as an energy-transfer medium, such as in hydraulic equipment, transmissions, engine valve lifters, etc.

Clean-

Lubricants maintain internal cleanliness by suspending contaminants within the fluid or by preventing the contaminants from adhering to components. Base oils possess a varying degree of solvency that assists in maintaining internal cleanliness. Solvency is the ability of a fluid to dissolve a solid, liquid, or gas. While the solvency of the oil is important for maintaining cleanliness, detergents and dispersants play a key roll. Detergents are additives that prevent contaminants from adhering to components, especially hot components such as piston, or piston rings. Dispersants are additives that keep contaminants suspended in the fluid. Dispersants act as a solvent, helping the oil maintain cleanliness and prevent sludge formation.

Cool-

Lubricants are used to cool the parts of a component or machine while in operation- like a fan or air conditioner is used to cool the inside of a house. Reducing friction minimizes heat in moving parts, which lowers the overall operating temperature of the equipment. Lubricants also absorb heat from contact surface areas and transport it to a location to be safely dispersed, such as the oil sump. Heat transfer ability tends to be a trait of the base oil's thickness- Lighter oils tend to transfer oils more readily.

Seal-Out Contaminants-

Lubricants are used to seal components from outside contamination, like windows in a house or automobile. They can act as a dynamic seal in locations such as piston rings, and cylinder contact areas to prevent contamination.

Dampen Shock-

A lubricant can cushion the blow of mechanical shock, just like a shock absorber in a car dampens road vibrations and imperfections. A highly functional lubricant film can resist rupture and absorb and disperse these energy spikes over a broad contact area. When the mechanical shock to components is dampened, wear and damaging forces are minimized, extending the component's overall life.

Protect Against Corrosion-

A lubricant must have the ability to prevent or minimize internal component corrosion. Lubricants accomplish this either by chemically neutralizing corrosive products, or by establishing a barrier between the components and the corrosive material.

Superior Protection & Performance-

The important takeaway here is that lubricant quality is not about excelling in one performance area; rather, its about the entire set of performance properties.

The quality of oil used is critical to machinery performance and durability.