A checklist detailing where to check for rot or corrosion on a vessel is contained in the table.
Where to check for rot/corrosion | Solid/Sound | Monitor/Maint/Repair | Repair/comments |
Around main engine bolts | YES (Solid/Sound) | Maintenance: ENSURE SEALANT IS APPLIED TO BOLTS AND AROUND HOLES WHEN RIGGING OUTBOARD | NO SIGNS OF SEPARATION IN LAMINATE, NO MOVEMENT OR CRACKS, NO ROT. SOLID TRANSOM |
At fastening, rivets and screws | YES | Maintenance: ENSURE SEALANT IS APPLIED TO BOLTS AND AROUND HOLES WHEN ADDING FIXTURES | NO OPEN HOLES OR UNSEALED HARDWARE. |
In bilge and around bung holes | YES |
| NO SIGNS OF SEPARATION IN LAMINATE, NO MOVEMENT OR CRACKS, NO ROT |
Floor/Top Deck | YES |
| NO SIGNS OF SEPARATION IN LAMINATE, NO CRACKING, NO FLEX, NO ROT, SOLID FEEL AND SOUND UNDER IMPACT AND WALKING |
Ski hooks and berley bins | NONE | Maintenance: NEEDS TRANSOM TOW HOOKS / EYELETS INSTALLED. | TOW HOOKS REMOVED ON TRANSOM. REPLACE WITH STAINLESS EYELETS AND SEAL PROPERLY |
Casting and seating decks | YES |
| ADDED DECKING IS STRONG AND SOLID. CONSISTS OF COMPOSITE TOP DECK AND MARINE PLYWOOD SUPPORTS |
Where bilge water sits | YES |
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Other hull fittings | YES |
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The following table provides a checklist for checking for stress fractures on a vessel
Stress fractures | FOUND/PRESENT | CONDITION | Repair/comments |
Exterior | NONE | SOLID | NORMAL COSMETIC SCRATCHES, NO CRACKS OR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE |
Transom/hull connection gussets | NONE | SOLID | SOUND, NO DAMAGE OR CRACKING |
Keel | NONE | SOLID | NORMAL COSMETIC SCRATCHES, NO CRACKS OR DAMAGE |
Where hull sits on trailer rollers | NONE | SOLID | NORMAL COSMETIC SCRATCHES, NO CRACKS OR DAMAGE |
Seat post mounting points | NONE | SOLID | SOUND, NO DAMAGE OR CRACKING |
Bulkhead joins | NONE | SOLID | SOUND, NO DAMAGE OR CRACKING |
Osmosis in hull (small bubbles) | NONE | NO LEAKS | SEALED, SELF BAILING HULL, FOAM FILLED, WEIGHT IS WITHIN PROPER RANGE AND SHOWS NO SIGNS OF WATER SATURATION |
At frame and seat connections | NONE | SOLID | SOUND, NO DAMAGE OR CRACKING |
Deck joints | NONE | SOILD | SOUND, NO DAMAGE OR CRACKING |
It is recommended you seek the opinion of a boat builder if unsure of your boat’s integrity.
This publication is intended as general information only and is not a substitute for the relevant legislation, legal or On Sep-03-16 at 08:50:04 PDT, seller added the following information:SERIOUS OFFERS CONSIDERED - If you would like to make an offer, please contact through Ebay or Text and if we can agree in a price, I will lower the BUY IT NOW price.
On Sep-03-16 at 14:13:24 PDT, seller added the following information:KEYWORDS - SKIFF, BOAT, JON BOAT, FLAT BOTTOM, TILLER, FLATS BOAT, CENTER CONSOLE, RIVER BOAT, FISHING BOAT, SALT WATER, FRESH WATER, HULL, SKIMMER,
On Sep-03-16 at 17:26:44 PDT, seller added the following information:After a few questions regarding the floor and decks, I want to clarify that that the floors and decks are rock solid . NO SOFT SPOTS
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