Buy the boat. If it doesnt have blisters after 18 yrs, it probably
wont get them. Blisters are only cosmetic nearly all the time anyway.
Blister repair, even the gelcoat peeling type is a great scam for boat
yards and rarely solves anything. If you are worried, please show me
one documented case of hull failure from simple osmotic blistering. It
simply doesnt happen.

Here are a bunch of articles on blistering and repairs (if needed).
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/blisters.htm
http://www.marinesurvey.com/yacht/BlisterRepairFail.htm
http://www.hotvac.com/
http://www.osmosisinfo.com/
http://www.daviscoltd.com/nams/Docum...er_Report.html

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"Geri @earthlink.net" izmackdelete wrote in message
nk.net...
Phew! Thanlks everyone for your responses. I can honestly say I'm now
more
educated on the matter, yet still pretty indecisive on the purchase.

Cheers!!

Geri


"Izmack" wrote in message
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Hi Everyone,

We are looking at at late 80's Trojan F32 with very high moisture
readings in the hull, but zero signs of blistering either currently or
in the past. Our surveyor, who was VERY thorough, said the following:

"Bottom was found in above average condition, having no signs of
blistering,crazing or delamination. High moisture levels were noted,
ranging between 80-100 and some crusty deposits were noted, indicating
laminate hydrolysis. Recommendation to dry store vessel each winter off
season to maintain current good condition. If vessel is left overboard,
some blistering or delamination could be expected over time."

I know I'm asking for a barrage of opinions, but, considering it's a 16
year old boat and the fact we are first time boat buyers and that the
rest of the survey was above average, what do you all think? And -
will future buyers balk at resale?