Jason,

Stringers are the wooden supports between the hull and the flooring. This
area is a trouble spot for rot, typically because water can get in but it's
difficult to get out. It's best to expose a side section of a stringer and
poke around with a sharp object.

There's a nice book called "Runabout Renovation", available at amazon for
$12. The boat discusses locating a good boat to restore, then how to
restore it. It focuses on 70's outboards. It will tell you what to look
for when evaluating a used boat.

Doug



"Jason" wrote in message
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What are rotten stingers?

Thanks
"Mike" wrote in message
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My father-in-law had a ThunderCraft, Solid boat. seats can be
ordered/made.
Watch for rotten stringers. A 105 H.P. Chrysler did it proud. You'll
get
out of it what you put into it.

Happy boating.

Mike
SHIZNAZ


"Jason" wrote in message
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I don't know much about boats. Infact never even owned one. This guy
that
is
one of my customers said he would sell me his boat. It is a 1976
Thunder
Craft. Mercury Motor about 80 horses he thinks. Hydraulic lift and
tilt
trailer. Fiberglass deck and the rest of the boat is fiberglass. The
condition of the boat is bad. All the seats are torn and stuff.

So, is Mercury a good engine? Is it worth it to pay $250 if the engine
runs?

Thanks, Jason