formulasr1
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Hi , I am new to this forum i`m located down in Australia,
I have been looking at a 1989 model Formula SR1 31ft for sale nearby . The boat appears to be in good shape on the outside plain white gelcoat with graphics removed .but looking in cabin I found evidence of rot in plywood on bunks & in engine bay someone has drilled holes in top of main keel engine support stringer .I stuck screwdriver in hole & wood seems soft & a bit moist ,bulkhead for fuel tank is fractured looks like wood rotted out behind.
I really like this boat but a little worried about the rot .Would this hull be strong enough if stringers were rotten is it a big deal or is the SR1 hull strong enough anyway??
Any help much appreciated thank you
I have been looking at a 1989 model Formula SR1 31ft for sale nearby . The boat appears to be in good shape on the outside plain white gelcoat with graphics removed .but looking in cabin I found evidence of rot in plywood on bunks & in engine bay someone has drilled holes in top of main keel engine support stringer .I stuck screwdriver in hole & wood seems soft & a bit moist ,bulkhead for fuel tank is fractured looks like wood rotted out behind.
I really like this boat but a little worried about the rot .Would this hull be strong enough if stringers were rotten is it a big deal or is the SR1 hull strong enough anyway??
Any help much appreciated thank you