1965 26'' Shepherd cruiser

[shelley]

Hello, My name is Shelley, I am 25 and live in the Muskokas . I have just purchased an old classic cruiser. 1965 26"" Shepherd cruiser. The Chine is newly done in 04 and interior is all new. My problem is that there are 2 soft spots in the planks port side just above or near water line in front of the stern. The ribs are all in good shape as well. I won't annoy you with a question about epoxy or glassing the hull, but what i will ask is what other options do I have. I plan on having the plank work done professionally, but with my expenses so far it will have to wait until winter 06-07. The previous owner actually put black silicone in the small hole and says it is fine. I have my doubts and would like a fix that will get me through this summer on the water. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have attached photos.
Thanking you in advance,
Shel

[MarkC]

What does your surveyor (specialising in wooden-boats) say?

[shelley]

The boat was inherited by a friend of mine. He then sold it to me for a steal. There was no survey.
Thanks, Shel

[Hunter25]

You only have a season to ride out before proper repairs can be performed by a pro. Keep an eye on the area, make sure the pumps have clear inlets and are in good working condition and have a good season. The cure in a tube repair that is there will not last very long, but should be okay for the season. If you do leak later in the season, apply some roofing tar and fiberglass cloth, firmly packed into the area will hold for a little while and be easily removed when the real repairs come along.