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I am rather surprised at how many forum members do not seem to understand that wood hulled boats can and do last for decades without superhuman effort.
Its not a super human effort , but even a tiny bit of neglect will eventually destroy a woodie.
NO leaks ever can be tolerated for even a short period of time.
" If you're the kind of person who sometimes lets things slide, or if you life is so complicated that time is sometimes just unavailable, then you should stay away from a wood boat."
This is correct , unless of course you keep the boat at a specialist boat yard for wooden vessels , and have the yard get on the leak, INSTANTLY.
The problem is ROT.
"Dry rot " requires a certain moisture content , and a leak will cause the wood to alterniatly be wet , then dry.
This means the wood WILL pass thru the rot moisture zone , at least twice with every rain shower , or deck wash.
Maintained wood is great , but unless the boat gets excellent care it will be an expensive disaster.
Best is a "man" aboard as was done in the past,,,,,
Its not a super human effort , but even a tiny bit of neglect will eventually destroy a woodie.
NO leaks ever can be tolerated for even a short period of time.
" If you're the kind of person who sometimes lets things slide, or if you life is so complicated that time is sometimes just unavailable, then you should stay away from a wood boat."
This is correct , unless of course you keep the boat at a specialist boat yard for wooden vessels , and have the yard get on the leak, INSTANTLY.
The problem is ROT.
"Dry rot " requires a certain moisture content , and a leak will cause the wood to alterniatly be wet , then dry.
This means the wood WILL pass thru the rot moisture zone , at least twice with every rain shower , or deck wash.
Maintained wood is great , but unless the boat gets excellent care it will be an expensive disaster.
Best is a "man" aboard as was done in the past,,,,,