Hi All,
I am after some help/advice please. I have found a boat I am very keen on buying and all looks good except of a strip along the keel approx 50-70cm long near the bow. This area is completely missing the gel coat and you can see the fiberglass. Along with this there appears to be wear either side of the keel out towards the first strake each side. It looks like it has been sanded back - possibly from a lot of beach landings?
The boat has not been in the water since last summer and has been garaged. There was no evidence of an blistering, gel coat dis colouring, etc in this area - but I'm no expect on any of this.
I would like to know if I should be concerned/walk away? If I am up for a massive repair bill or if I can sort this myself? What cost is involved?
I am keen on the boat but not headaches if thats what this will be. Some work is fine but not big bills...
Thanks in advance!
Here is a pretty poor pic of it...