I didn't intend to start a controversy about the most appropriate type of expert, but I meant what I said. If it were my boat, I'd want an engineer to have a look. I agree with Jeff's assessment below.
From: Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2022 10:53 AM To: Stus-List <[email protected]> Cc: Jeffrey A. Laman <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Re: Keel wobble I couldn't let this note pass as I believe, as an engineer myself, there is some misunderstanding presented regarding the differences between engineers, architects, and trades and a confusion of terminology. There are of course superstars and incompetents in every professional field. But, generally, the architect (or scientist, take your pick) is the dreamer, the engineer figures out how to make the dream a reality (often with a high degree of creativity -- another misunderstanding about engineers, that they are dull and uncreative...) , and the trades (builders) implement the engineer's instructions. A good, experienced engineer will have spent time in the trades, will be able to build anything she/he designs, and understands the theory, the stresses, the loads, etc. of whatever is built. Engineer's do not just draw lines on paper. That's a drafter, not an engineer. If a thorough evaluation of a structure's condition is desired, and engineer is the best qualified, by far. Jeff Laman 81 C&C34 "Harmony" Ludington, MI _____
