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1986 Viking Hull Construction

Discussion in 'Viking Yacht' started by William Bauer, Mar 18, 2021.

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  1. William Bauer, Mar 18, 2021
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    William Bauer

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    Does anyone know if 1986 Viking Hulls were built with "Cored" Hulls/below waterline and weather or not they are prone to deterioration?
  2. MBevins, Mar 18, 2021
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    MBevins

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    Solid hull below the waterline.
    However the transom is cored and prone to issues if it has a spare shaft opening at the platform level.
  3. bigbill, Apr 7, 2021
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    i think they are balsa cored bottoms. i just read about a new viking that is using balsa coring in the bottom.
  4. MBevins, Apr 7, 2021
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    MBevins

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    The op was inquiring about circa 1986 boats
  5. JoAnne yatch, Apr 11, 2021
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    JoAnne yatch

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    Solid below the waterline, core above the water line.