Would an unused fibreglass boat decay/degenerate?

loobylou · 07-09-2014 6:56pm #1

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.

fergal.b · 07-09-2014 7:03pm

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 · 07-09-2014 7:15pm

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.

HeidiHeidi · 07-09-2014 7:19pm

Whoops, wrong forum!

(by quite some distance

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fergal.b · 07-09-2014 7:26pm

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.

loobylou · 07-09-2014 7:32pm

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

fergal.b · 07-09-2014 7:36pm

loobylou · 24-09-2014 11:11am

Some (poor) photos here, any identification welcome.

fergal.b · 24-09-2014 3:14pm

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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Would an unused fibreglass boat decay/degenerate?

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