Misifus wrote:
I've read the discussions of this subject and thought I would share
today's experience. I recently bought a 17ft. Tidecraft center console
boat. I noticed that it had a little wear on the hull where the bunks hit.

I took it in to find out why it was making water. The repairman tells
me that water had been getting into the hull and that the stringers and
the transome are complete rotted. Further, there is no way to get to
the stringers to repair them. In his opinion, the boat is a total loss.

I do, however, have a good 1997 Mariner 115hp motor. If that's a
consolation.

-Raf

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Misifus-
Rafael Seibert

http://www.ralphandsue.com


Sorry to hear that your recent purchase didn't work out very well.
The lesson to be learned here is to have an expert look at the boat
prior to purchase, not after. Hopefully somebody will learn from your
experience.

There's no such thing as completely unrepairable, but the situation
could easily be something that would cost more than the boat would ever
be worth when finished.

At least you got a motor, better luck on the next hull.