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Re: [world-cruising] Re: insight into a failed survey?

From: G. D. Klepper (no email)
Date: Sun May 23 2004 - 12:45:54 EDT

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    So who is this manufacturer with the reputation for doing first class work? What year and model of boat?

    "G. D. Klepper" <> wrote:

    masssheltie <> wrote:To make a long story short, I discovered more loose tabs in the
    propane locker (in addition to the ones in the galley area), and
    decided that there might be more fiberglass problems than I could
    readily see. I passed on the purchase.

    I'm dying to know what happened to this boat to cause these
    problems. The manufacturer in question has a reputation for doing
    first class work.

    As they say, buyer beware.

    --- In , Brian and Elaine Timmins
    <timmins at o dot dot dot > wrote:
    >
    > > Has anyone ever seen anything like this? What could be causing
    > > this? The surveyor, broker and factory rep were all baffled.
    > >
    > Hmmm The factory rep was baffled? Was he just putting on a dumb
    look and
    > saying (under his breath) Oh No! Not another one.
    > The condition you describe is a case of poor workmanship. Probably,
    the
    > surface was not prepared properly before tabbing in the bulkheads,
    or not
    > enough / improper resin was used.
    > Good Luck,
    > Brian (not a pro, but 30 years of fiberglass boat experience)
    > Your surveyor should have known this.
    > The Broker?, well he is trying to sell it.

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