There is alos the option of re-coring. I had a 3x5 section of the rear starboard quater re-cored of the acquired 2 years ago at a cost of about $4,000. I will probably have to consider re-coring additional sections at some point, but that was the only spot that had bad core (dark wood vs light indicating the begining of rot) and indicated a potential void when sounded with a rubber hammer.
I have some deck spots that will also need to be recored, but I may try to tackle that job myself one winter as they are above the waterline.
If you get the boat at the right price re-coring could make economic sense.
