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Originally Posted by murmrk
30 years,, great! Since most of the boats I am looking at are 23 to 25 years old that means im good for at least 3 years! 
I would agree with you that maintenance is the key. If I was the original owner this would be true. Now I just need to find a boat owner as anal as I am.
Thanks for the reply.
Mark |
I've seen 20 year old boats with structural wood as solid as day 1, but.....
I bought a beautiful 5 year old Grady White in 96'....without a blemish that had the main stringers totally rotted around the main gas tank compartment. I believe when sitting on the trailer it held just enough water below the tank to make that area like a sauna, just right for rot. All other structural wood was sound. Changed it out a great trouble and expense....then kept the boat very bow high and drain plug out on the trailer.
I also believe all V-20's have structural wood in the bulkheads, stringers, transom, and floor. The condition probably depends on how well the wood has been kept dry.