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Would an unused fibreglass boat decay/degenerate?

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  • 07-09-2014 7:56pm
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    loobylou
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    I know nothing about boats.
    Clearing a relatives holiday home and have come across a fibreglass sailing boat stored in the cellar. It was bought in the 1970's and only used 3-4 times. Its sat in darkness ever since, maybe 35-40 years.
    Would it be usable/saleable? Opinions welcome.


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    fergal.b
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    If it was in a dry place it should be fine just have a look at the hull for any signs of cracks, if you can post a photo we might be able to ID the boat or spot any problems.




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    loobylou
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    Thanks, I'll do that. May be a while before I'm near there again for a photo though. A neighbour (of his) said it was a "skipper" though we don't know this for sure.
    And yes, its been kept bone dry.


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    HeidiHeidi
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    Whoops, wrong forum!

    (by quite some distance :D)


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    fergal.b
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    loobylou wrote: »
    Thanks, I'll do that. May be a while before I'm near there again for a photo though. A neighbour (of his) said it was a "skipper" though we don't know this for sure.
    And yes, its been kept bone dry.


    No hurry we are here all winter now :) The ropes and sails might not have lasted as well as the boat so give them a good check before you head out on the water.
    There are a few skipper boats but if it was in a cellar maybe a skipper 14.


    Skipper14.jpg


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    loobylou
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    it might be that one all right, but blue and white. Think it may have a metal rail around the front too.


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    fergal.b
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    :D


    Dsc_2536%20resized.jpg


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    loobylou
    Registered Users Posts: 1,418 ✭✭✭loobylou


    Some (poor) photos here, any identification welcome.
    055.jpg
    051.jpg
    049.jpg


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    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,323 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    I'd say it is a skipper alright, from what I can find the MKll had the keel fins. There is a bit of info here http://skipper14.attwood.fi/





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