Just bought a boat, but scared about something I found

Bustedknuckle84

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I bought a 2003 Cape Craft 22cc its a center console but has a walkin cabin. When I was checking it out again I found something weird. Under the driver and passenger bench theres a hole with a lid on it. I pull the lid up to find this.

Looks like the fiberglass rotted away and now theres a hole in the fiberglass above the gas tank. Acouple questions here

I dont see what the importance of this section (no wires, pumps, etc) but will this hole above the gas tank hurt anything?
Do i need to replace the fiberglass? freakin out right now:facepalm:
 

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oops!

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Re: Just bought a boat, but scared about something I found

dont freak out....hang on....
 

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Re: Just bought a boat, but scared about something I found

thats normal.

i dont know why that inspection cover is there......but what you are looking at is fine.

i wont go into how they built the boat.....but dont worry....just make sure that cover is put back on tight.
 

Bustedknuckle84

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Re: Just bought a boat, but scared about something I found

ahhhhhhhhhh <---sign of big relief! thanks buddy!
 

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Re: Just bought a boat, but scared about something I found

one quick thing......if you are storing the boat for any legnth of time.....(2 weeks) put the cover on the boat.....but open that hatch.

that way if any moisture is under there it can evaporate !
 
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