Posted: 4/2/2008 10:02:09 AM EDT
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Ok ill admit that the other boat thread made me think of this but my needs are somewhat different. I would like. <$30k >18' >200 HP Will not be used for fishing would like it to be good in poor weather (a good removable top of somekind) |
There are plenty of crappy boats out there. Always look for rot in the stringers. When the hull is molded, great pains are taken to ensure everything is sealed against water intrusion. Unfortunately for many manufacturers, the next stop in the manufacturing process sends the hull to be fitted with the engine and other mechanical components, where many holes are drilled, and passages are created. Many are not properly re-sealed. Storing a boat in a garage helps immensly, as does a dry climate, but eventually most boats will get stored outside. Expensive glass boats are probably sealed well, and metal boats are obvously immune to this problem. Boston whalers are also immune as they don't use wooden stringers. There are plenty of older boats out there with wet sawdust for stringers. |
want to take on rough water, look for a RHIB or RIB:    i used to power thru all kind of stuff in one of these. tops can be found. |
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