I would say that entirely depends on the price.
If it's free... It's for me
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| Author: | ipmcc [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Viability of boat with repaired soft spots |
So since I've gotten my boat I'm trying to con all my friends into getting their own boats so I'll have some company out on the lake. I recently found a boat for sale nearby. It's a 1980 vintage, seems to be mostly sailable. The owner fessed up that the hulls had soft spots and that he has done the drill 'n' fill. The question I have is this: Are hulls that have been repaired in this manner "viable" to a degree where you would purchase a boat that had been repaired? Or is the drill 'n' fill method sort of just a saving throw to keep from having to trash your boat? (I think to myself, if I had a rust spot on MY car, I might patch it up with bondo and rattle-can over it, but I certainly wouldn't BUY a car with a bunch of bondo and rustoleum on it.) Thoughts? Ian |
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| Author: | Banzilla [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:04 pm ] |
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I would say that entirely depends on the price. If it's free... It's for me
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| Author: | ipmcc [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:10 pm ] |
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The guy wants ~$900 for the boat and the trailer. Not the BEST deal around but certainly not the worst. |
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| Author: | Banzilla [ Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:27 pm ] |
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Ok, so (formally) soft hulls are a minus, what are the pluses? even if everything else is in tip top shape, I would offer say $500 and see what happens. If he just wants to get rid of it you may have a deal. Good luck. |
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| Author: | vinnynniv [ Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:27 pm ] |
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my boat had soft spots on the hulls, so I had port holes installed to try and dry them out and they are still soft. I would recommend against any boat with soft hulls just because of the delam. issue, but i agree with the comment that if it has the right perks with it, ie. nice trailer, maybe a good solid mast, nice sails, good rudders, then go for it |
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