what is a good way to check stringers

[supravt]

I just bought a 89 bravura for 2 grand with trailer it does need a floor there is 480hrs on it every thing works runs great. sorry no pics yet

[awesomesteven]

Look at the lag bolts on the motor mounts that connect to the stringers. If the spin freely when you turn them with a wrench then they are bad (make sure not to over do it with the turning). IMO, if the stringers are original then they will likely have to be redone soon - depending on how good of care the owner took care of the boat. 24 years is a long time for wood.

There are a lot of great DIY's here.

[Salty87]

gonna be easy for you...pull the floor and take a look. foam will be in the way but the factory notched the stringers every few feet for cross braces that help support the floor. these notches are prone to rot. there shouldn't be any foam on top of them.

drilling small holes is another good way since the boat is already yours. if the drillbit pulls out dark brown mush, they're bad. if it pulls out normal looking sawdust you're ok. then you can just seal the hole and do a dance.