wet stringers/bulkheads
 

hey guys my stringers and bulk heads are wet and heavy but not rotten
what shall i do

cheers gerard

damage is most likely already done. Even if you can dry it its not long before it comes apart. Once that water gets in there the swelling of the wood and (not sure if this applies) freezing/thawing can cause permanent damage at the cellular level and also the laminations.


what kind of boat?

pantera 28

i was looking to keep the boat as light as possible
so i guess i get the saw out
what would you reccommend i use for new ones
cheers

Doing my 24 Pantera now, cant post pics here, but I got the transom out, notched the stringers, they seem OK, but may do the back few feet just to be safe.

i have removed the cabin floor it was heavy
i done a moisture test on the fromt stringers they seem ok
it just seems to be the two bulk heads each side of the tank the firewall is also dry and sound
the transom seems ok too
send me your email so we can exchange pics

cheers gerard

Call Pepe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
get the experts opinion!!

i will do ill call him monday an see what he thinks

guys thanks for the help

What year is your boat?

if you are looking to lighten it up a bit use a Coosa Bluewater26 for stringers and bulkheads but you will have to modify how the engine mounts.

as far as i know its 1989