I may buy a 1985 Super Sport. I want to make sure it's not waterlogged.
Q1: Other than weighing this boat is there any other way to measure how dry or wet the core may be?
Determining Water Content in Unibond Hull
Re: Determining Water Content in Unibond Hull
[To determine if the hull may have acquired water in the interior of the Unibond hull,] look for:
Regardless of the bottom paint, can you tell where the grime line is on the transom and the aft quarters.
This is a highly sought after model. As long as the engine is not a brick, the pricing is reasonable.
- screw holes
- rust stains from transom eyes
- weeping from drain tubes and engine bolts.
Regardless of the bottom paint, can you tell where the grime line is on the transom and the aft quarters.
This is a highly sought after model. As long as the engine is not a brick, the pricing is reasonable.
1992 Outrage 17
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2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
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2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: Determining Water Content in Unibond Hull
Your question is one of the most frequently asked questions. An answer has already been prepared. See the FAQ at Q3: Is there water in a Unibond hull?Michele wrote:Q1: Other than weighing this boat is there any other way to measure how dry or wet the core may be?
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q3
Re: Determining Water Content in Unibond Hull
Thanks for the info