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Survey drilled stringer at the forward port motor support below the seawater pump which could have been leaking at some point. Stringer wood had turned dark and was moist (saw chips formed balls not dust) but did not yield when an awl was pushed into it. Seems structure is still there but so...

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Looking at 2001 Mainship 390. Surveyor's meter showed some high moisture in portions of both of the central stringers. They will drill some inspection holes later this week. My reading tells me that stringers can not be dried if encapsulated, as these are (except possible using Dryboat's...

Looking for recommendations for a surveyor to perform a a full pre-purchase survey of a 20+ year old Mainship. Will need to be performed in Olympia for the haul out. Recommendations of who I might contact would be appreciated. I will also be having the Cummins 6BTA surveyed if anyone knows of...

Why did they have to remove the shower? If you purchased the boat what is your plan for repair.

Looking at a 2007 boat and the forward deck aft of windlass and post has some spring to it. Appears that some past owner resealed the anchor windlass foot controls. Has anyone else experienced a soft forward deck? The exterior of the deck looks to be in perfect condition but I am suspicious...