[quote=erice]the all glass boats seem safe from the dreaded soft spots of delamination so if the hulls look good they probably are
of more long term concern with the solid glass nacras is the condition of the internal stringers and bulkheads
so remove all 4 inspection hatches and with a light and mirror? (or lower a digital camera in to take pics) check as closely as you can the bulkheads for cracks. grab and check the stringers by making sure they are still firmly bonded to the hull walls
check closely around the beam mounts for cracks and signs of repair, make sure all beam bolts have the alloy "chips" and that the captive nuts are still securely embedded in the glass
sails - the oem battens were tapering foam and often break at the skinny end. they can be repaired or replaced but it's not particularly easy or cheap. probably some wear on the batten pockets where they rub the shrouds
rigging should have no broken strands, all shackles should be stainless and blocks harken
mast - 1984 should have swept spreaders?, best if they have not corroded sold to the mast
[i]but if you have been sailing cats for 15 years you will probably be better than average at checking cat condition;o)[/i][/quote]
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