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I am looking at purchasing a 2000 Montauk 17, however I have few concerns. First, one of the bow rail post screws pulled out, owner claims to have made a repair using epoxy. Is this a concern? Second the only crack on the entire boat is a 10” to 12” deep crack at the top of the anchor box. Is this a concern? Last, the owner installed a bilge pump in the rear stern compartment where the cables come out and the bilge hose is just thrown over the transom. The bilge pump isn’t a permanent installation and Mickey Moused is there a better solution? Thank you.