Safe_matt

Thanks for all the replies! Funny how a thread takes on a life of its own! I've heard some different opinions on osmosis, I'm inclined to be a bit more relaxed about it, whilst still keeping an eye on it. One other thing I wanted to ask is how damp should you expect a boat that has been left locked up and unused over the winter to be? I have looked at a couple of boats that have drops of water hanging from the headlinings. Both these boats didn't appear to have great ventilation, and this was after a spell of very wet stormy weather, so I thought it wasn't anything much to worry about. Was I right in thinking that or would that be another potential warning sign? Once again, thanks for all your help! Cheers, Matt.

Thanks guys. Yep that's what I was thinking, it just doesn't suggest it's been looked after really does it? Maybe I'll keep looking! Cheers, Matt

Hello everyone, I'm not sure if this is in the right place, I've had a good look around but haven't seen this mentioned elsewhere. Sorry if I missed it! I am planning on buying a grp cruiser as a liveaboard. I have looked at a number of boats and think I'm pretty sold on a seamaster 30. I have seen one in particular that I really like however one thing I have just found out about her worries me. She hasn't been out of the water since 2009. Should this worry me? It seems like a long time for things to start going iffy! I've read lots of horror stories of osmosis. My main worry is that it points to the boat not being treated that kindly in general. Or is this fairly normal? I would greatly appreciate any input or advice! Cheers, Matt.