Recent content by gopack2013

Old stringers look to be nice and dry so far

Progress. Motors de-rigged and first incision made.

UPDATE: After I walked away over 5 weeks ago, I just got a call from the owner and he drilled the transom to find it completely rotten. He has paid to have the transom completely rebuilt over the next 6 weeks and the motors re-rigged. He said he would provide photos. I will be sure to share as...

What is the starboard engine? approximate hrs?

Where are you located? Estimated hours on the motors? Nice Boat!

Thanks for sharing!! I will check it out. I am in Eastern NC and looking for CC or WA grady's or contenders in the 24-28 foot range. I just sold my boat and my budget is 28, if you know of any feel free to let me know. Thanks! Peter

This is literally identical to what was going on with the grady. Glad to see you were able to repair and fix the issue! That is what caused me to walk away. no idea how long its been and a basketball sized area of moisture was scary for me. That's a thick area of the hull and will take a beating...

Good morning, Mustang, thanks so much for your comments and you were SPOT-ON. Thank you for sharing your institutional knowledge. I went to the boat and had a seatrial, everything looked fantastic and both engines have re-man blocks and new lower units in 2021 with records. Unfortunately, from...

Thanks so much man. Hoping its overload, looks like i'm going to still look at it. Will post pics of the result and repair if needed.

Hey all, this is the only questionable damage to a 1997 247 advance I am looking at tomorrow on the Starbord Side. This damage was probably from lifting the boat for bottom paint and I and the seller have no idea how old it is... The seller just sent it to me and my concern is that this is...