I am looking at buying a 1983 S2 9.2A and I noticed the head door was sticking slightly in frame Is there an easy way to see if the support under compression is rotting. There are not outward signs of water infiltration on the post or sole local to post. I did see some stress cracks in mast step area and a crack in the corner adjacent to the anti skid that looks like a corner of an embedded plate in deck. I have attached a photo of this. Area seems solid. I’ll bring to back to look at boat again. Interior seems to be in very good shape with no obvious water damage on sole and woodwork. Is there a way to inspect the post support short of cutting an access hole in sole? Would the rot be visible from the transducer area? Any help would be appreciated.
Also an help on inspecting the bulkheads near chainplates. I don't see any water marking or darking on the material around the chain plates - what the best way to see if there is underlying rot?
John
Also an help on inspecting the bulkheads near chainplates. I don't see any water marking or darking on the material around the chain plates - what the best way to see if there is underlying rot?
John