Well, I have been following this debate with extreme interest because it was my little query which started the whole thing! I have to admit that I will need to leave the engineering-type information to those more knowledgeable, but I would like to report that my partner and myself have just bought a ferro-cement boat...well, made an offer anyway.
My partner has spoken to the afore-mentioned Colin Brookes and has purchased his book. We have spoken at length with the current owner of this FC yacht - he has not had any trouble whatsoever with it, and is only selling it because, despite trying, he cannot interest the wife in sailing. He bought it off the hard-stand without even bothering to get a survey! How's that for trust!?
Anyway, I hope the offer is accepted as this beautiful little yacht has been afloat for 20 years now with absolutely no problem, and we are looking forward to sailing her far and wide!
I've attached a photo.
Cheers,
Marlene
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