FELLOW SHIP - HELP!

[MarkG]

I posted the below on the other section of this site:

The main question I have is how badly does an older fiberglass boat become soft over time - or do the stringer re-working do the job for stiffness?

I am looking at buying the 27' and converting it to a centre console - I have seen the work done on the other 60's built seacrafts but would appreciate any insight on whether there would prbably be complete stringer damage .

I would intend to fully bracket the boat and redo the transom.

How weak or deteriorated does glass become over time ? What is the perfomance like on the 60's built refurbished boats ? Are the hulls soft or does is it determined by the stringer condition?

I like the webmaster's technique on stringer repair and would try to copy it.

Is it difficult to have a deck portion made and is it a costly process?

If the flybridge is removed - how does it relate to the inner section of the boat? Is the gunwale totally different and does a new one have to be made?

I am comfortable with the console / the transom and the stringers, I am not comfortable with the gunwale question - if this has to be totally re-engineered then it is not worth the trouble.

Any help would be great

Many thanks

Mark Glusing