Recognizing need for new stringers

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   I just purchased a 1985 ski nautique 2001 - However, this boat has wood stringers - had the boat out once and seems to be solid but I don't know how to tell for sure; are there any tips ? 
my fuel water separator bolts are loose and I can't tighten so it makes me wonder - but the engine mounting bolts are all solid.... I do know that the cross beam in the back above the packing gland is still intact but not in great shape (crispy)…  

Is there a way to tell when I shouldn't be running a boat?   and, if I am in need is the only solution full replacement or are there some potential less intrusive fixes?

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schmisw Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: May-26-2019 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote schmisw Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Recognizing need for new stringers Posted: June-04-2019 at 10:30pm
	I just purchased a 1985 ski nautique 2001 - However, this boat has wood stringers - had the boat out once and seems to be solid but I don't know how to tell for sure; are there any tips ? my fuel water separator bolts are loose and I can't tighten so it makes me wonder - but the engine mounting bolts are all solid.... I do know that the cross beam in the back above the packing gland is still intact but not in great shape (crispy)… Is there a way to tell when I shouldn't be running a boat? and, if I am in need is the only solution full replacement or are there some potential less intrusive fixes?

MechGaT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-09-2015 Location: Chattanooga Status: Offline Points: 271	Post Options Post Reply Quote MechGaT Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: June-05-2019 at 12:57am
	The fuel filter bolts don’t sound good. It sounds like you have rot starting. There is a video out there showing how to tap on the stringers and tell how much rot there is. I can’t say how much rot is too much. I have also not heard of a less intrusive fix recommended.
	'92 Sport Nautique

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: June-05-2019 at 7:13am
	Scott, Here's the video that Brent mentioned.
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8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: June-05-2019 at 8:46am
	Scott, The stringer video link is in the common questions thread as well as many more links to great threads. If you haven't found the thread yet, take a look when you get a chance.
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