Parker 2320 question

[etjewell24]

I have found a wood substance in the bulge of my Parker 2008 2320, any ideas? Stringers?

 

[GoodChance]

That could be anything from a critter-turd to some left-over material from the construction process that is just now working it's way out. Or it could be the beginning of some wood rot.

But I would lean towards it being something other than stringer/floor rot unless you have something else indicating a stringer/floor failure.

 

[jkent]

I have found a wood substance in the bulge of my Parker 2008 2320, any ideas? Stringers?

I've had my 2320 for about 18 months now and I still occasionally find construction debris in the bilge. Have to be careful and check it regularly. about a week ago the bilge pump wouldn't stop and I found a sliver of plywood under the float.

 

[Clarkbateman]

I know they use pieces of raw wood to keep “things in place” like the gas tank , in the hull , and lower the floor into place. This may be your culprit for bits of wood.

 

[etjewell24]

Thanks guys after letting it dry out it started looking more like rust. Then my memory started to kick in. I remembered the fresh water pump that I changed out earlier this summer was in bad shape and contained a lot of rust on the outside ( boat came out of Florida). I am almost positive it came from that. Thanks again for commenting!