<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>I am in the process of completing my acquisition of hull #222. Today I had
<BR>the yard boss engineer on board. BIG PROBLEM - the main bracing beam under
<BR>the deck mount of the Main mast is indented downward, It appears as if the
<BR>mast is trying to come through the deck. Not too much delamination, but, for
<BR>illustration, the forward cabin door is about 3/4 inch from closing due to
<BR>the depression of the beam.
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<BR>Any experience with this? Can I shore it up or should I not complete this
<BR>purchase and give up on a boat I am already in love with ????
<BR>Help-Advice-comments please.
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<BR>Thanks
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<BR>Tom Swift- Chicago</FONT></HTML>