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    Hull to deck joint (transom)

    Hi, I've found a boat with a problem at deck to hull joint. As you can see from the pictures, there seems to be a separation between the joint. Weirdly enough, it appears to be be on either side of the engine mount but the two cracks are separate, meaning that there is no crack/separation right...
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    Standard or modified prop?

    Hi, Does anyone have a clue whether the prop on the picture is a manufacturers standard or self-modified to hide a possible collision. It is attached to a Yamaha 115 but unfortunately I can't find any manufacturer code or anything. As you can see, the tips of the blades seem to be cut or are...
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    Not all wood stringers are the same?

    Just recently I have found an article in the web (apparently written by some boat surveyor, can't find it anymore) who in a way implied that wood in a stringer can be used for two different reasons - short take of it would be something like if your glassed wood stringers are thin looking (some...
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    Stingray vs Mariah

    Hi all, I'm planning to by a boat but found myself torn between two choices - a 2003 Stingray 200CS or a 2001 Mariah 218 Shabah. The Stingray's weight is approx 2800 lb and powered by a 4.3 MPI Merc whereas the Mariah is around 3400 lb and powered by a 5.0 EFI Merc. Both of them are...
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