Whats the longest wood stringers can last?

[Cumby]

Sorry if this is a redundant question. I did search some but see more about repairs.

Im considering looking for an older Nautique, late 80's early 90's? I know that as far as the wood going bad a lot has to do with how the boat has been cared for and stored. Im wondering if there is an age that stringers are expected to require replacement/repair even with a boat that's been care for? How long is too long before repairs will be inevitable?

Also, if I were to go with a 93 (which I believe is when CC switched to fiberglass) is are there issues with those stringers that have come up...cracking?

[DanielC]

If the wood never gets wet, in concept, forever. If the wood gets wet, and stays wet, and it is warm, six months.

[AirTool]

If the wood never gets wet, in concept, forever. If the wood gets wet, and stays wet, and it is warm, six months.

Stays wet...like submerged might also last forever.

Soggy wet....with air, you are correct: 6 months LOL.

[Cumby]

If the wood never gets wet, in concept, forever. If the wood gets wet, and stays wet, and it is warm, six months.

Woods gonna get wet at some point though, right? I guess what I'm wondering is if I find something that the floor is intact with no signs of rot and the stringers appear solid, is it reasonable to expect not to have to deal with the stringers if I store the boat properly?

[TRBenj]

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[AirTool]

Woods gonna get wet at some point though, right? .....

His point was it is impossible to predict.

[Nautiquehunter]

I have owned my 89 Supra since new and so far [knock on wood] no signs of floor or stringer rot. I might add the only time its not inside is when we are using it and all water is wet vaced and dried as soon as we get it home. I would say its the exception not the rule.

[surroundsound64]

Old thread... I know... My 81's stringers are hard as rocks. Keep them dry.