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Old 04-13-2012, 11:03 PM   #76
Nomad Willy
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Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
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No Marin. Leaky windows on a FG boat are MORE problematic than on a wood boat. Much harder to repair.
Art, Wood boats are
1. Wood boats are stronger or lighter or both.
2. Many parts of a wood boat are easier to repair. Wood boats are an assemblage of parts, most of them not very large. It's handy to remove a part and replace.
3. Wood boats are much quieter. Wood itself is good sound insulation.
4. Wood boats are stiffer
5. Wood is warm and nice to touch.
6. Wood boats can be cheaper to build as custom builds or one off's.
7. Wood boats are easier to change or modify.
8. Wood boats are smoother. Wood absorbs vibration.
9. Wood boats are better looking. Very important in a yacht.

And Art........Thanks for the "due respect".
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