Effect of Non-OEM Snap Fasteners on Purchase Decision
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:51 pm
Q1: should the presence of some non-OEM snap fasteners affect the decision to purchase an otherwise "super" clean 130 SPORT [of unspecified model year]?
Q2: if subsequent inspection determine that other than these non-OEM snap fasteners the boat is "clean" should the presence of these non-OEM snap fasteners be overlooked?
BACKSTORY
I may purchase [an unspecified model year] 130 Sport that has three snaps installed on each side of the exterior of the hull for a custom cover. The boat is in super clean condition. My only concern is whether snaps that are drilled into the hull will potentially cause water to get into the foam as they are in an area that will definitely get wet. I have no way to verify if these snaps were properly installed or whether they were installed into a reinforced portion of the hull.
Q2: if subsequent inspection determine that other than these non-OEM snap fasteners the boat is "clean" should the presence of these non-OEM snap fasteners be overlooked?
BACKSTORY
I may purchase [an unspecified model year] 130 Sport that has three snaps installed on each side of the exterior of the hull for a custom cover. The boat is in super clean condition. My only concern is whether snaps that are drilled into the hull will potentially cause water to get into the foam as they are in an area that will definitely get wet. I have no way to verify if these snaps were properly installed or whether they were installed into a reinforced portion of the hull.