Is this going to be trouble?

[michaelG_Tenants_Harbor]

This is the stern of a Steiger 23' Block Island that I would like to buy. Should I worry about taking on a lot of water in a following sea? I assume we'll be doing most of our steaming in the 12-18 knot range.

Thanks

 

[duxbait]

No I wouldn't be, a splashwell or full transom is better but you will be fine. I don't know the bouyancy of the boat but as long as its not transom heavy you'll never even be thinking about it

 

[Eastporter]

I agree it should be no problem, but... it is always a good idea to sea trial a boat before buying IMHO. Good luck with the sale!

 

[captainlarry84]

Nice vessel they sold a ton of them with no horror stories. I would check the transom with a moisture meter as the stern is corded with a lot of weigh hanging.

 

[michaelG_Tenants_Harbor]

Thanks for the response(s).

Sea trial planned as part of the sale

 

[Prdlobster]

Moisture Meter

Nice vessel they sold a ton of them with no horror stories. I would check the transom with a moisture meter as the stern is corded with a lot of weigh hanging.

Larry...is there a reliable non-invasive moisture meter out there?

 

[Tunascapes]

Cut out should be fine. You can add a few small lengths of spray rail to help keep water from splashing in when backing down. Also helps if bouncing around when anchored or moored.

 

[guitarman]

Larry...is there a reliable non-invasive moisture meter out there?

we use These when finding moisture in homes that have been flooded and they work well.

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