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I believe that most people looking to buy a Fountain of any age realize that the transom and stringers will most likely be wet/rotten. If you have the stringers replaced it should be a positive selling point for your boat and not a ding against it.

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Originally Posted by Helmwurst (Post 4936178)

I think you will find that the stringers are likely only wet towards the stern unless it has been sitting with water in it bow down, or water trapped under the floor. How far up did they pull the samples? If the core samples are wet towards the fire wall then that is probably bad. If the transom is good, I would pull the motor(s), cut out the stringers till you hit good wood and replace them. Boats are kinda like old Corvettes, if it not been on fire and melted to the ground it is fixable. Go follow HBlairs post on his Miami Vice Scarab, that thing was almost landfill destined and look at it now.

Yes Heath did an amazing job on all his boats. But as we all know especially from following his progress, he made it look easy, but it wasn't easy work. His rehab was 9 years and I don't think anyone one of us really wants to know how much much money he spent, especially him and definitely NOT his wife. I'm glad Heath is finally enjoying his boat. To have someone do the job Heath did (replace 100% of the wood, paint) id be willing to gamble your looking at minimum of $40,000- $100,000 and that doesn't include paint

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Originally Posted by Helmwurst (Post 4936178)

Core samples were taken about 4 inches in front of the motor mounts, but the bulkhead also has high moisture, so I think my plan is once I get the quote to replace all of that, if i cant negotiate a reasonable price for both parties with this buyer that is still willing to buy it at a discounted price, then I will just go ahead and fix it this winter to sell in the spring.

A few things.

On your question about the buyer who knows, guys that can and do the stuff themselves or a lot may not be bother about a winter project. Others that are drop it off and call me when done, no way will they want it.

As for how far it's wet. Having seen a few of these and the way they are done most likely stops at bulkhead or part of it is rotted. Not a big deal to do. I agree with others, pull the motors and have the stringers replaced and when doing it document the heck out of the transom so there is no question there at selling time. I can not tell you how many boats I see that have new stringers and transoms, pretty common now since all these things are so old.

I bet a large number of boats of all brands and makes have rot under the floors that most never know about.

Everyone has an opinion and since you asked, I would just hopefully come to an agreed price “as is” and be done with it. By going thru the time and money to make it right you most likely will be taking a loss in the long run. You are obviously selling the boat because you no longer want it so why keep it around for months during the repair and headaches that are sure to be coming. Best of luck to you.