{"title":"Marine Surveying","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tramex-skipper-5-moisture-meter-for-boats-smmm5","title":"Skipper 5 Moisture Meter For Boats SMMM5","description":"\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTramex Skipper 5 Moisture Meter (for boats) - SMMM5\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoisture Detector For Marine Surveying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWITH ACCOMPANYING BLUETOOTH APP\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tramex Skipper 5 is an instant, precise, dual-depth, analog, non-destructive Marine moisture meter which detects excess moisture hidden in GRP boat hulls, decks and coach roofs including sandwich or cored structures. The unique three-electrode array provides both shallow (10 mm \/ ⅜\") and deep (30 mm \/ 1¼\") perceptivity to help establish the depth of any moisture within GRP composites. In addition to the classic moving-coil display, readings may also be sent to the free \u003cins\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tramexmeters.com\/moisture-meter-accessories\/tramex-meters-app\"\u003eTramex Meters App\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/ins\u003e on paired Android and iOS devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Ranges of Non-destructive sensitivity: Hard Wood \/ Shallow Depth \/ G.R.P \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Depth penetration allows for comparative of surface and core moisture to help establish the depth of any moisture within GRP composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep signal penetration, up to 30mm (1¼\" ) in wood and G.R.P, detects elevated moisture at depth without having to damage the materials being tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow Depth scale is designed to have a field penetration of up to 10mm (⅜”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow-depth scale is comparable to pin readings, reading in a smaller, more precise footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide range of readings from 5% to 30% on Wood Scale and 0 to 100 on comparative scale for G.R.P.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects excess moisture hidden in GRP boat hulls, decks and coach roofs including sandwich or cored structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth connection to accompanying IOS \u0026amp; Android App allowing for Geo-tagged supportive image-based documentary evidence of moisture measurements and readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold Function which enables the user to “freeze” the reading, useful when taking readings where the meter face may not be visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Moisture Audio Warning Tone which can be enabled or disabled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge clear easy to read analog display giving meaningful readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged ergonomically designed enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRP composites and hardwoods are non-conducting materials, nevertheless their electrical properties change with increasing moisture content. The Skipper 5 determines moisture content by applying a high-audio frequency signal between a pair of soft rubber electrodes on the instrument base. A third electrode provides genuine shallow range measurements on a smaller footprint. Capacitive coupling between the electrodes and the sample allows impedance to be determined. This is interpreted as a moisture value and displayed on a large, clear moving coil meter. Additionally, meter readings may be sent instantly to a Tramex App on Android and iOS mobile devices by Bluetooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify osmosis problems before blisters appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify wet cores in sandwich or cored structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor hulls for drying before repairs and osmosis treatments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck timber for excess moisture before painting, sheathing or varnishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective osmosis treatment requires the complete removal of the hygroscopic solutes that are responsible for absorbing and retaining moisture and forming osmotic cells in GRP composites. Featuring both deep and shallow modes the Skipper 5 is the ideal instrument for locating moisture associated with these solutes to help ensure successful treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine timbers also suffer from excessive moisture which causes blistering and loss of paints and varnishes. Trapped moisture encourages fungal growth and black fungal staining. The Skipper 5 enables quick surveying over moisture over large areas, will read through paints, varnishes and sheathing such as Cascover without causing damage and may be used to find and trace leaks above and below decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"page__title heading h1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Boat Osmosis Explained by a Boat Surveyor\" href=\"https:\/\/moisturemeters.com.au\/blogs\/news\/boat-osmosis-explained-by-a-boat-surveyor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoat Osmosis Explained by a Boat Surveyor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Boat Osmosis Explained by a Boat Surveyor\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/7462\/5732\/files\/Tramex_Skipper_5_Moisture_Meter_1.jpg?v=1624410759\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160mm x 85mm x 38mm (6.3\" x 3.5\" x 1.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270g (9.5oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x AALR6 ALKALINE (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalogue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasuring Range:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"2\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth of penetration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShallow signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 10mm (⅜”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep signal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eup to 30mm (1¼\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood Moisture Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference scale for building materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 100  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Tramex","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":40506430390465,"sku":"SMM5","price":970.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3138\/8353\/products\/Tramex_Skipper_5_Moisture_Meter__for_boats__-_SMMM5.jpg?v=1628700510"}],"url":"https:\/\/moisturemeterexperts.com.au\/collections\/marine-surveying\/grp-composites.oembed","provider":"Moisture Meter Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}