On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 08:02:38 -0500, "Paul Schilter"
paulschilter@comcast,dot,net wrote:

I guess this is the issue, I'm considering getting a late vintage
1980's, 30 foot Sea Ray and I'm not sure how important the wood's integrity
is. I'm under the impression it played a vital role rather than a place
holder for the glass.

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That's a good assumption, the wood is almost always there as a
structural element. Hire the best surveyor you can find and have him
check everything out carefully. Some of the 20 year old Sea Ray's
have not held up particularly well, but there are always exceptions.