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Heritage38/Morgan Design I-Beam Problem

sally_andy

Andy & Sally Fleming
Greetings! We have found a Heritage 38/1976 Chas. Morgan design
that was originally built in Clearwater, FL. It has been a
one-owner boat. Our problem is this: Our visual inspection and
the surveyor report show that the 2 steel I-beam located under
the salon cabin sole are in an extremely deteriorated condition.
The metal is rusted and falls off in chunks!!! And that is on
the portions that were accessible!!! We are in the USVI and have
not been able to locate anyone that can help us determine if this
is a cost-prohibitive undertaking! We love the boat design. We
intend to liveaboard - but still want to sail to all of the
islands. Does anyone know of a recall on the 38's to correct this
problem? (the original owner hasn't been of much assistance!)
Does anyone out there have any information and/or suggestions??
We would be most grateful for your imput!! Thx.
 
THe Heritage 38 was a Charlie Morgon design but I don't think it was buildt by Morgan but it may have been, if so I would contact Morgon in Largo FL. @ 813-544-6681. If it was not buildt by Morgon I would contact the Charlie Morgon group in Florida and make inquiries of them, they run adds in the magizines as the Morgan specialists and should be able to advise you. Good luck.

 
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