I had a 1973 26' Stamas and wish I never sold it 8 years ago to a charter Captain on Lake Ontario where it is still working. It was built like a brick shithouse and took the heavy seas like a 36' boat.I did tour there plant years ago and was impressed by there operation and reputation as building a hull that is bullitproof.The stringers were fiberglass encapsulated and water intrusion was never a issue with these hulls regardless of year. [ unless the PO drilled holes into said areas ] I would buy another 1973 Stamas in a heartbeat based on my previous time owning one,might have to repower it but it would be worth it. Best boat I ever owned.