SCHEDULING AND CONFIRMING A SURVEY DATE IS EASY:

I'm happy to discuss scheduling marine surveys on the phone or via email. I'm available during business hours (9 am - 6 pm est. Monday thru Friday).

Available survey dates can vary from next day availability to 5-7 business days or more, so contact me as soon as you suspect that you will be requesting marine survey services.

TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONFUSION ABOUT DATES/ TIMES, ETC, YOUR SURVEY DATE IS CONFIRMED ONLY WHEN YOU RECEIVE MY CONFIRMATION OF THE SURVEY DATE VIA MY EMAIL REPLY

Prior to requesting a survey, it is VERY IMPORTANT to visit, read, and fully understand the "preparing for the survey" section of this site.

These guidelines will help insure that you get the most out or your marine survey inspection and report!

To schedule a survey date-

Please email me at billpotter@ymail.com with the following information:

Your name-

Best telephone number(s)-

Email address-

Vessel details-

Builder/ model-

Name-

Power-

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Type of survey requested-

Location of vessel; (marina/ facility name, physical description of the location, address, slip number, city/ town, state, ZIP CODE, contact persons, etc.- more information is better!

_____________________________________________________________________

Seller/ broker name and contact info-

_____________________________________________________________________

Requested survey time frame-

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I have read and fully understand the requirements in the "preparing for the survey" section of this website____________________________________________________________

TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONFUSION ABOUT DATES/ TIMES, ETC:

YOUR SURVEY DATE IS CONFIRMED ONLY WHEN YOU RECEIVE MY CONFIRMATION EMAIL REPLY TO YOUR SURVEY REQUEST.

Thank you for visiting billpottermarinesurveys.com!

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.