Osmosis

[Graham]

Hi would you buy a boat with a small amount of osmosis the boat is 40 years old  .   Graham

[Hockham Admiral]

I'd have it surveyed first, Graham !

Or at least looked into by an experienced  fibreglass worker.

[Graham]

Yes I have had it surveyed . but still down to me . been told it will vary hard to find a boat with out it at my budget and age of boat 

[Hockham Admiral]

OK, Graham, have you had it costed, will it break the bank, do you really want this boat?

I do agree about what you've been told. So long as you get a reputable guy to do the job it shouldn't be a problem. 

[Graham]

It is just a small amount 2 spots . been told best to leve it , has not got any worse from the last survey 3 years a go . and for my beget she is the best one I have seen 

[ExSurveyor]

I had the same issue with my Calypso five years ago.  The surveyor said the same,  they are only small blisters.  Had it out for four months at the beginning of the year,  no change.  Forty year old boats seem to have a very thick hull. 

Be guided by your surveyor. 

Good luck

[CheshireCat]

Good morning Graham I really wouldn't worry a 40 year old boat with two spots of osmosis that's fantastic most boats that age have several little patches underneath so I really wouldn't worry...

[RayandCarole]

Tangara during her survey earlier this year, surveyor advised there was nothing to be concerned about. 1974 Freeman.

Ray

 

Edited September 24, 2015 by Tangara

[Viking23]

I have heard if one or two, grind them out, wash with clean water, dry them well, fill with marine epoxy filler. do this when being anti fouled, and monitor next lift out.

If the size of matchheads, best left alone.

There are companies that... in effect plane off the whole gel coat, dry in a controlled environment for months, then apply a new gel coat over. This will be very expensive, and may cost more the the boat is worth.

In the past, osmosis was looked at, as a very serious condition, however the modern view... it's not as serious as once thought, and is more common than you think. What is often ignored, is osmosis can attack from both sides, from the bilge as well.

If a 40 year old boat has a few, no big concern, however if this was a five year old boat.... walk away.

This is my opinion of course, based on reading various reports, I am no expert. I have not treated a boat or owned a boat with osmosis either.

[JawsOrca]

Every (old) boat has osmosis. No boat has ever sank of osmosis. Don't worry about it. Although obviously try to buy a boat without too many big blisters as but don't worry (Unless as Vicking said and it's a new boat as it shouldnt really affect a new boat), but it's not going to affect it (apart from people worrying when you come to sell it). As always get a prepurchase survey before buying.  

[Graham]

Thank you all . I am now the proud owner of my 1st boat . she will be mine tomorrow .   Graham

[riyadhcrew]

Congratulations Graham. Better get your wallet superglued shut. lol

[Graham]

Tell me about it lol , buy a boat then a £1000 gone on top  .   

[JawsOrca]

Bung On Another Thousand.. Soo true although now it's normally a few more than one..

What have you brought Graham? 

 

[BroadScot]

Have many happy times with your first boat Graham.

 

Iain

[deebee29]

Happy New Boat Graham

[Graham]

Thank you all . She is a Elysian 27 

[riyadhcrew]

NEED MORE FENDERS GRAHAM........ NEED MORE FENDERS.........

[BroadScot]

NEED MORE FENDERS GRAHAM........ NEED MORE FENDERS.........

Yer no kidding ! Eric! 

 

Iain.

[ranworthbreeze]

Thank you all . She is a Elysian 27 

Hi Graham,

Looks a tidy boat.

Yes more fenders, I would also be inclined to fit one of those dock fenders onto that post or posts.

http://www.compassmarine.co.uk/PBSCCatalog.asp?CatID=1426594

Regards

Alan

Edited September 24, 2015 by ranworthbreeze

[Graham]

Thank you I  shall look into that more fenders . Graham

[JawsOrca]

If you use brian wards (http://www.brianwards.co.uk/) enter discount code NBN and you get 10% off  

[C.Ricko]

your boat will still be floating in 20 years,  don't get hung up about it getting worse and needing treating, you will probably not be crossing the Atlantic so will not be in any imminent danger..

 

[JanetAnne]

Congrats on your purchase. Were you lucky enough to get the mooring with her? Beccles YS is an excellent home and Tim, the harbour master, lives aboard on site so its nice and secure.

[Poggymale]

Congratulations - sure you will have fun with her. Don't know why but we never begrudge spending money on the boat! Enjoy.

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