09-26-2015, 12:41 PM
Photoman,
I had a contract on a 38 Open that had a similar issue. Much larger area of de-lamination, but no evidence of any moisture. The seller agreed to have the boat repaired using your second method. After the repairs were made, I was able to bring my surveyor back in. The areas that were repaired seemed OK, however there were several areas that were not repaired by the tech, and we walked. I should note two things: 1. I was told at the time that if moisture had been present that system # 2 would not be a good remedy. I do not know if this is true or not, just what I was told. 2. Even in the areas that were repaired, although good from a structural standpoint, the boat would have to have been repainted ($20K).
I had a contract on a 38 Open that had a similar issue. Much larger area of de-lamination, but no evidence of any moisture. The seller agreed to have the boat repaired using your second method. After the repairs were made, I was able to bring my surveyor back in. The areas that were repaired seemed OK, however there were several areas that were not repaired by the tech, and we walked. I should note two things: 1. I was told at the time that if moisture had been present that system # 2 would not be a good remedy. I do not know if this is true or not, just what I was told. 2. Even in the areas that were repaired, although good from a structural standpoint, the boat would have to have been repainted ($20K).
