Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

Dolt !

Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

Wow!!!!!! Have not heard of Formula having actual hull cracks, at least not due to waves. Ya know,,,,,,, crack may have resulted from water freezing in the boat at some time in it's life. I'd almost bet that's what caused it.

Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

Third, I think you nailed that dead center. I have NEVER heard of a Formula hull cracking from "getting air". I have no doubt whatsoever it was water freezing inside.
GREAT CALL......

Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

Yeah, be interesting to poll our Formula friends here to see if anyone has experienced hull cracking issues due to use (or abuse). In any event, good to steer clear of that "Bird". Good find by that surveyor, he earned his money and the buyer got value for his money spent.

Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

I once cracked my head on the hull trying to inspect the trailer axles :crazy:

Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

And I cracked my head on the axle while cleaning the hull. LOL

Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

I am a High performance marine surveyor serving the PA NJ DE MD and NY areas. Call me and if you are still looking I may be able to look at it for you..

Martin Marine Surveying
215-852-6641

Re: 1988 Sr1-311
 

I'd have that crack looked at closer. If it's a gelcoat crack it may have indded been from freezing moisture and not be a structural issue. I cannot imagine a structural crack in the center stringer as having been caused by wave jumping - not on that stringer system. I would expect gelcoat crazing and cracking around the center strakes long before any cracking around the stringer area. Would also expect to see motor mount problems before a stringer failure.

You may indeed be looking at a superficial issue, but you need to have it investigated further. If further investigation determines that it is not structural, you may still be able to insist that it IS structural and use it to negotiate a HUGE discount...

Maybe Martin could take another look for you.

SR1 isues? They've been covered already. Wet tank foam is the #1 issue, along with the rot that it contributes to. Pre 90 SR1's need the hull to deck joint bonded better. Silent Thunder platform is prone to water intrusion on boats left in the water very long. That's about it from a boat/hull standpoint. Never heard of a stringer failure, but it could have been dropped wrong on a bunk or with a fork truck I guess...