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Hi,

I am considering buying a 1977 17 ft Newport. Overall, I would say it is is good condition, however, I had some reservations about some "depressions" noticeable on the hull. Are these common and, if not, do they suggest a weakening hull?

Here is a pic (or two) illustrating what I mean.

The top photo shows what I think is one of these depressions.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3...f55f68.jpg


The second photos shows them along the starboard side:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3...198c1c.jpg


Thanks.

Steve

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Its hard to say from the pic but when I see depressions in the hull, I'd move away as you can have a hull without depressions in the hull...simple as that.

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So, are you saying depressions are in the eye of the beholder? :-)

Steve