Which is Considered the Stringer?

SteveD78

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Hey,

I'm new to the boating world and just have a question after finding rot in what I thought were the stringers, but not sure now. I bought a 1997 Bayliner Capri that was supposed to be in tip top shape. I definitely found rot, but looks like it might just be for the seating and floor support. Circled in red is the main stringer, I think, and blue is where the rot is. Wondering for safety of taking the boat out after just purchasing. Thanks for the help.
 

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matt167

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Stringers for sure run on each side of the ski locker. Rot that far up in the boat is not good
 
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