shinsr
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So had survey yesterday - fresh water boat 475 hrs. Full Cummins survey shows some things to be rectified but nothing to kill a deal. Boat is extremely clean. Only survey item was some moisture readings in bilge area in salon - floor and horizontal devide panels that separate the compartments - specifically forward end of area that houses sump box and area forward of that. Ball hammer in this area shows good structure and sound (owner was getting angry with the hammer test!!). The most forward bilge that houses thruster is bone dry - as is rest of boat - no moisture readings at all anywhere on hull as well as all stringers throughout - surveyor used 2 meters to verify readings. Boat has factory spare props (2 mounts each with 4 screws) mounted directly below water manifold, and owner added a after market water filter right next to manifold). Surveyor is "not at all worried" and feels most likely scenario is water leaked at some point, and penetrated through screw holes for spare prop posts. We removed one post and it appears 3 of the 4 screws had no sealant applied at factory, nor was any sealant applied at base of mounts. This area was otherwise spotless with no signs of water and zero delamination anywhere. His recommendation is to pull up both mounts (and sump box while in there), re- seal everything and then reinstall components. He then advised I could cut a few holes in winter to let her dry and then reseal all next spring to ensure she drys out if I choose. I checked shower drain and forward a/c lines and saw no evidence of any current or prior leaks. Does anyone have other thoughts on likely scenarios that could cause this one area to have moisture (i.e. - water coming from above - windshield, bow or rub rails, where water could have then gotten to low center), and with rest of boat bone dry, would this cause concern? Thanks in advance to all. Russ.
