H2O
01-24-2007, 12:18 PM
Hello,
In shopping for used boats I have looked at several recently with moderate to severe floor and stringer rot. Doing the research I found that many builders did not begin using marine grade wood and ply until fairly recently (if at all).
In a situation where the info is not available from the manufacturer, is there any way for my to tell whether the wood is "Marine Grade" in a 10 or 15 year old boat. i.e. one that has seen water and weather, and you can't get a good look at the floor.
If I drilled a small hole somewhere (under the seat or engine hatch) would there be any way to tell from the shavings?
Thanks for the help?
In shopping for used boats I have looked at several recently with moderate to severe floor and stringer rot. Doing the research I found that many builders did not begin using marine grade wood and ply until fairly recently (if at all).
In a situation where the info is not available from the manufacturer, is there any way for my to tell whether the wood is "Marine Grade" in a 10 or 15 year old boat. i.e. one that has seen water and weather, and you can't get a good look at the floor.
If I drilled a small hole somewhere (under the seat or engine hatch) would there be any way to tell from the shavings?
Thanks for the help?