what is the function of the keel stringer?

Trayder · #1 10-05-2003, 06:41 PM

Mine was rotten. I tore it out and replaced it with 1/2 round 4" PVC/ I then covered the PVC with 2-3 layers of roven woven.

I use the inside of the 1/2 round as the drain to the bilge from the fwd compartment.

My Contender uses the same theory, I just copied it.

Give me a year or two to tell you if it works but so far so good.

I have been able to lift the hull up with a floor jack, placing the jack directy under the bottom center of the boat, so replacing the wood with PVC/ Glass has proven plenty strong.

mada · #2 10-05-2003, 07:47 PM

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?

Trayder · #3 10-05-2003, 10:55 PM

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.

Trayder · #4 10-07-2003, 05:12 PM

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]

mada · #5 10-07-2003, 08:31 PM

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?

Trayder · #6 10-07-2003, 10:48 PM

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.

ocuyler · #7 10-08-2003, 12:15 AM

Trayder,

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

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