What is bad for moisture in the stringers? Looking at a boat with 2%, what does that mean and how much is too much?

Thanks

2% is barely anything. 8 to 10 is average for boats that are regularly being used. at least thats what i am told.

Unless it pegs the meter I think you are fine. 15-20 is normal on 10 year or older boats.

Did the meter get calibrated prior to use? They should have held a special metal plate under the meter to zero it out before they used it on the boat.

Jon

Thanks guys.
I'll find out about the calibration

Stop by and grab mine you can try it out. Looks like it costs 20$ from Radio Shack , but they run about 375.00

Bill Kosick

mine was 800$ you can sometimes read 70% on newer baja that almost never slept in water... you can also get a 5% on a 1989 Bayliner 34 sportfish that stays in water year round. I'd say 50% is really acceptable in transom. of course less is better! you can even have 70% an it's not such a big deal on a short period of time... 70 after 3 or 5 years may turn to rot... I experienced big difference reading between some meters... as much as 60% !!! so make sure it is well calibrated, and on the fiberglass option for reading, not wood for example if you have different choices...

maybe ed Cozzi here on the board could tell more about this...

Thanks all
Bill,
Thanks, as usual you are above and beyond helpful!!

we are (I am) curious! what are your readings???