On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 21:26:22 -0400, "Mark"
wrote:

I got a crack next to the keel on my 1976 SeaRay (30ft). The BoatUS
surveyor reports the stringers are rotting away inside and the hull flexed
when they put the boat on a stand for the winter. The stringers under the
engines are still in good shape. The damage is about 10' from the bow.
BoatUS will not cover rot. What are my options? I know I can repair the
crack, but will the boat be seaworthy? Should I get rid of it ASAP?

Relax and think about it for a second.

The boat survey now becomes a part of the boat record - how much do
you think you will get for the boat with rotten stringers? You have
to disclose those you know.

As to repairing the crack, if it did this on a stand, what about hard
pounding, wave action, etc? The flexing is going to continue.

I'd repair the stringers unless it's a really bad job (like having to
remove the entire floor, cabin, etc.).

Either way, selling or repairing, you are going to have to spend
money.

Later,

Tom

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reason."

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