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			| Destroyer | 01-07-2018 04:21 PM |  
 
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					Originally Posted by phatdaddy
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				 Gotta ask, is this boat a total loss.  I have zero knowledge of what the ramifications of this action is.  I realize the ice will expand and put pressure on the hull.  Also notice it is an I/O, so is that toast also.  Is there any chance the ice will just melt and all is good, or is this the way it sits until spring. 
 |  Like all things in life, there are just too many variables to fully understand the ramifications until a full inspection is done.  How much pressure was put on the hull, how thick was the ice, was the I/O up or down, etc.
 
But since the engine was obviously not drained, the chances of a cracked block are pretty good.  The vinyl upholstery will probably be cracked, water will have found it's way into the foam, etc, etc.  I mean, it's possible that she escaped without any damage, but highly unlikely.  Such a waste. |