Re: Has anybody heard of a glasspar boat?
Start with the transom. If it's straight and true, chances are you are in good shape. If it's bowed, the core is probably rotten (can be replaced if you are handy, but can be a decision point if you are not). If the transom is sound, it's a pretty good bet that the rest of the wood construction is sound (i.e., the boat was cared for -- covered to protect from rain and snow). To get at the stringers, you would need to get under the floor. If the floor is in bad shape, you will have an easier time getting underneath (the good news), but are likely to find a lot of rot and a whole lot of work (the bad news). It goes on and on....<br /><br />If you end up using the boat, don't beat the tar out of it -- needs to be treated like a working antique (like some of us).<br /><br />Hey. Have fun.
