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I was able to look as closely as I could at the back up plates. The one on the sides looked good really no rust, the aft one was covered with a grey bonding type material is was so thick, I couldn't see the plate. The bow plate was very visible and extremely rusted.It would need to be replaced as I ...

For those interested, one of the most regarded surveyors on the Texas gulf coast is Mike Firestone Port Aransas TX. Thanks for posting the information about back up plates and other problems to look for, I will pass on to him before he conducts survey on CD30 for me. I will post survey results of sa...

After all I have heard about the design problems of the CD30 in key areas such as chain plate back up and hull deck joints I am a little worried about further consideration of this boat. Are both of these inherent in only older boats or also on the 1983 and all others. Do all these posters accept th...

I have been using the wrong terminology. My big question is regarding the backing plates that are inside the boat. Lots of people determine them to be rusted, which apparently can be dealt with. First can get you get to them, do you have to remove or cut away the headliner or shelving to see these m...

How are chain plates properly inspected if they are sealed in deck??

What are common problems to look for on initial inspection of CD30 I am thinking of buying?. If these are detected whats involved with fixing?

A combination of liquid deteregnt and chlorox works well, for brown stains from saltwater infusion around water line or rust OSPHO or Lime away, who now has a thicker formula that clings, both must be rinsed well after a while read directions of course. I have also used silver polish on stubborn sta...

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