repairing a bad repair

[nonone]

Will try to post a picture tomorrow . Boat on blocks with bow high. No water
in bilge as far as I can tell. Space next stringer under battery hatch not visible.
Not taking on water last summer. I don't think there is no through crack but not sure. Roving appears solid. Could there be wood in the strake? Water coming out is a bit brown/yellow. I know I have to grind it, but once I do there is no turning back. That is my problem. Would like to have some idea of what Im in for before starting

[bradford]

Sometimes the drain holes in the rear of the stringer will become clogged or partially clogged and allow water to stay in the hull out board of the stringers. I'd open all the hatches and maybe put a fan in one to blow some air through to help dry things out. Also, just thinking, is the fuel tank fill and vent hoses securely attached? Does sound like an easy job if that's all it is.

[tartuffe]

There isn't any wood in the strakes. You do have foam in that area of the hull. My guess is you probably have a few rod holders in your gunwale above that area as well. Probably been collecting in there over time. I agree with the fan idea along with a cover and dehumidifier.

As far as the repair goes I would recommend taking that to a glass guy. It's not difficult to fix but it will be very difficult to do it right and not look like it was once a cataclysmic failure.

I also wouldn't do any grinding on it to see what is going on either. If you go in to the price negotiations with a boat that still floats versus one with a big hole in it, he may think he has the upper hand.