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1998 Redfisher stringers


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I’m a long time admirer but never owned a Hewes. I think I’ve found the right boat for me but I have a few questions about the stringers. It’s a 1998 Redfisher 18. I’ve read they got rid of the wood in the early 90’s but I’m also reading a lot of guys talk about replacing the stringers. 
Care the stringers a concern in that year and model?

What should I expect to have to pay a professional to replace them if it was worse case?

What do I need to look for when I inspect the boat?

Thanks I’m advance for any help!

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Move this in the general forum section and you will get more attention from guys that used to have Hewes and now have Pathfinder or Mavericks. I havent heard of any stringer issues on the Hewes on the forum but anything is possible. Pay for a survey and they will check that for you when you find one you are set on buying. They do it for a living and will find it if its there most likely. There is no wood from a decade before that boat so no concern there. There are a few people that have had stringers fixed/replaced. They can tell you the costs, I havent done it so dont really know exactly,but It sounded like be prepared to double pay for your boat. 

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