STRINGER REPAIR getting contraversial! hasen't everyone fixed a stringer?

[Johnshan1]

Re: STRINGER REPAIR getting contraversial! hasen't everyone fixed a stringer?

I see no reason why that boat cant be repaired, if done correctly of course, which I assume is a total gutting of it. Looks like it would be a nice boat finished.

 

[Plainsman]

Re: STRINGER REPAIR getting contraversial! hasen't everyone fixed a stringer?

I agree with JasonJ. If you don't have constructive input, say it to yourself no one wants to read it. No reason to be condeseding to people.<br /><br />But I have been in a situation where I didn't want to fix it correctly. But I did and I am glad I did so. I won't have to worry about it again.<br /><br />Most of the guys here are awesome and will give you solid advice. I have learned to listen to them.

 

[MercMark]

Re: STRINGER REPAIR getting contraversial! hasen't everyone fixed a stringer?

Truths about boat repair.<br /><br />1. The rot goes further than you think<br />2. The quick fix is only in your mind. In the boat it's a waste of time and money. It's a way to tell yourself that you did something about the problem so that you can forget the problem.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: STRINGER REPAIR getting contraversial! hasen't everyone fixed a stringer?

Another universal boat repair truth that should be self-evident, but sometimes need reminding...<br /><br />3) If you can't or won't have the boat fixed properly the first time, sell it and buy another boat that does not need any work. A boat with serious issues can put yourself and others in danger.<br /><br />That looks like a sharp little boat and would be well worth the time and energy spent doing it right.<br /><br />- Scott

 

[robtherep]

Re: STRINGER REPAIR getting contraversial! hasen't everyone fixed a stringer?

Yes the advice is great! i have a possible solution i will draw it up and compare it to doing it right. remember i don't like the boat . don't want it to last. it all ready had lasted too long. just boot around for 2 years then sell it with all pics and explanations on how i repared it. <br />thanks all.

 

[Mark42]

Re: STRINGER REPAIR getting contraversial! hasen't everyone fixed a stringer?

Roboat,<br /><br />That fiberglass boat will probably outlast the wood boat, and require a lot less maintenance.<br /><br />I bet if you patch it up, in a few years you will want to do it right and make it a "keeper".<br /><br />But for now I see nothing wrong with a quick patch job to get you on the water.<br /><br />Its a sharp looking boat.