52hawk wrote:
been in the water,but the upholstery is quite beat from the sun.[top
panels of seats are all 'cracked,peely and faded.

According to the book by J.P. Lamy, upholstery repairs can involve a
prohibitive cost. If the damage is bad (peeling etc), you should walk
away from the deal.

Think, read, be patient. There could always be a better 2nd hand boat
deal available next week. Fall is a buyer's market. If the deal is not
very good, you don't need to take it.

Risto