Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

Ok, so if the glass is intact & in good shape on top of a damp stringer, wouldn't it be doing the same thing as a half round with glass?

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

On mine there was only 1, maybe 2 layers of WR so I do not think so, no.

There was not enough glass covering the center stringer to compensate for the loss in integrity of the rotten wood.

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

mada

I tried to call Potter. Both numbers I had for him were disconnected. Maybe Hermco who deals with his Seamark Bracket could answer your questions. I questioned Mike @ wildfire Marine. He said they are wood and had never seen one that was rotted, just a few that were damp. He said that it provided stiffness to the keel.

[ October 31, 2003, 08:24 PM: Message edited by: capt chuck steele ]

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

Mada-

I read on the Hull truth you may be looking into buying a Contender? If so, what size?

By the way, my 1999 25 just happens to be for sale [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

Trayder,

Don't think I wasn't diggin' that boat, but the $$ is over my head for now.

I'd like to get into a bigger boat, either a 23 seacraft or an older contender. But the price has got to be right for my budget.

What kind of boat do you have/want?

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

I have a 1969 20 SeaCraft CC and a 1999 25 Contender.

I do not use the Contender any more and my better half does not think it makes as nice of a yard planter as myself.

So it is up for sale. It is one of the best riding boats in its class and I will miss it alot when it is gone but it makes no sense for me to have it right now.

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

Trayder,

I know the feeling. Especially when capital is a little scarce.

[ October 07, 2003, 11:18 PM: Message edited by: Otto Cuyler ]

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Capital? What's that? OHHHHH, you get that with WORK [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

Capt Chuck ...Don.... any word ???

Re: what is the function of the keel stringer?
 

I think the original purpose of the keel stringer is masked in mystery and suspense. So, years later - people would ask, "What is the purpose of the keel stringer". And others would respond, "I know, I know, it's...it's --- ahhhh, I don't know. I think it's a... no, that's not it... "

Until one day, a committee was formed around the importance of the keel stringer. There were some that thought it had significant meaning and others who didn't think it was that important...

This went around and around and around and around.......