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I've committed on a 1988 Montauk 17. I took it out yesterday with the seller and noticed that when I pulled it up onto the trailer with the handcrank, the loop on the hull separated about a half centimeter with maximum torque. I don't know if this is significant, but it seems like her that's one point where the hole is not sealed and water could enter. And how big of a concern is this? Could it mean that the hall could be waterlogged? I suppose i'm still in a position to back out as no money has been exchanged yet. And I was planning to pay for the boat this evening.

Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Ken