Sobering stuff. The used market will be flooded with "project boats"
for a few years, alas.

R.

Too bad there isn't a way to "brand" a boat, as we do cars and trucks that have
been totalled and rebuilt. There is nothing wrong with salvaging and repairing
a boat, but the history should always be disclosed to subsequent buyers.

An adult can decide whether to assume any possible risk with a a rebuild, and
if properly informed about previous damage that same adult can be alert to more
thoroughly examine and survey the boat prior to purchase.