I've been looking at a 1987 Hunter 28.5 for three weeks. Great cosmetic condition! However, after two in-depth inspections, I've noticed a crack and chip in the fiberglass located on the side of the bilge, which is below the waterline, causing water to seep into the bilge. Very, very slow seepage. I've cleaned the crack/chip with a rag and watched it slowly seep water. Additionally, I see where the owner had applied a lot of resin beneath a washer to the forward most keel bolt - this also concerns me.
The owner admits that water is seeping into the haul at the bilge. This also worries me because the boat is kept in the water 365 days a year. With the cold weather, the water will freeze and expand the fiberglass.
I was going to move forward with a survey this weekend. Knowing this, would you save time and move on to the next boat?
Please see attached picture.
The owner admits that water is seeping into the haul at the bilge. This also worries me because the boat is kept in the water 365 days a year. With the cold weather, the water will freeze and expand the fiberglass.
I was going to move forward with a survey this weekend. Knowing this, would you save time and move on to the next boat?
Please see attached picture.
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