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Q&A Inspecting an Aluminum Boat Hull

Question

Member Michael Asks:

…I am looking for a used aluminum yacht…I have read all your articles on how to care for an aluminum yacht. However, how to look for serious problems on a used (25 years old) aluminum yacht?

I know that I can check the electrical installation with a meter, but can I find any alarming signs of electrolysis in a yacht that is in the water? Are there any other areas on a used aluminum yacht that I should pay attention to?

 My question concerns hull corrosion and the resulting lower strength of the hull.

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