Thanks for that thought, I got a 2001 Mitch craft Flats boat and the same thing happened to it (failure from no flex plus bad glass work) It has foam filled box stringers similar to the SC boats. I think flex had a lot to do with that boat failing as well and also the bad prep of the lay up. (didn't help that I had the 200 merck. wide open in a stout close chop) The glass that was wrapped to the hull that was tabbing it down separated and while doing this ripped a 2 foot slit down the chine under the stringer. Looked like the glass didn't bond at all except where the rip was. Need less to say it was good that it was a foam filled boat or it would of went to the bottom. Boat sat at a 45 degree angle with water pouring over the 25" transom and shin deep at the console while inching to the ramp. Don't want to repeat this. Carla do you think Divinycell Foam would be a better choice for the stringers and bulk heads or should I stay with the wood that I'm very much more familiar with.
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03-01-2013, 07:46 AM
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