T&T: 1987 Peterborough power cruiser dilemma

[Frank Timpano]

I would hire another surveyor to verify the finding. Or take a core sample 
of the stringer using a drill bit. Determine the extent of the stringer 
deterioration--if any. Then fill the holes with epoxy. You may find that 
there is actually little if any rot. You may find the moisture meter was 
wrong or the operator made a mistake.  In other words, you don't have 
enough information to make such a drastic decision.

At 10:06 AM 9/13/2006 -0400, Carr, Mervyn wrote:
>I have a 1987 Peterborough cruiser for sale. I had a firm buyer (subject
>to survey). Unfortunately the survey turned up very high moisture levels
>in the engine room stringers and the buyer has (understandably) backed
>out. I am reluctant to sell her to an "innocent victim" knowing what I
>now know.