jay kay Posted December 31, 2011 Report Posted December 31, 2011 Iv just been to Southampton to look at a 17ft Dory for sale, it's not long been refurbished. When i had a walk round on it the Deck flexed a bit under foot in places! Is this because the ply is not thick enough or nothing to worry about? I don't want to part with 2k and end up ripping the Deck up to replace it at more expense! I'd be greatful for any advise Thanks Jon Quote
Coddy Posted December 31, 2011 Report Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) Hi Jon I suspect that the floor may well be flexing due to water ingress. Many dory's had foam injected under the floor when new and it was not usualy the closed cell type so it soaks up the water! Most boats have an inspection hole so you can take a look down into the bilge to see what it is like. It may well be that some has replaced the floor with thinner ply but I suspect you may well need to think about a replacement floor, which is not too hard and doing now you will be ready for the new season later in the year. There are a number of threads where this has been done on the WSF forum. A lot depends on the rest of the boat, trailer and engine as to whether you can reduce the price due to the floor. If the price is right why not go for it. Dave Edited December 31, 2011 by Coddy Quote
Graham Nash Posted December 31, 2011 Report Posted December 31, 2011 If the floor is soft .... check the transom too. Shame, I virtually gave my 17ft day boat and trailer away earlier this year, much much less than what you are looking at spending on this one. Quote
jay kay Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Posted December 31, 2011 I checked under the inspection hatch and the foam Has been removed. I believe the whole deck was replaced. I think il see how far he is willing to budge on the Price, he did say he just needs it gone now as he needs the money! Quote
bassncodformeplease Posted December 31, 2011 Report Posted December 31, 2011 Hi jon is the boat being advertised on ebay???? if not have look at this one 140671873422 ps b careful mike Quote
jay kay Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Posted December 31, 2011 It's. Not on there mate its an open boat, think I will go for it if he is willing 2 drop 2 what I'm willing 2 pay!! Quote
pirky Posted January 1, 2012 Report Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) Jon .....Now or Never is for sale NorN sale And you could twist my arm by 20% ..... worth a visit to view????? Dave Edited January 1, 2012 by pirky Quote
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