In the 1800s they could
certainly make watertight plank ends.

JAXAshby wrote:
not well. It was well into the 20th century before glues became good enough to
be trusted for plank ends under the waterline. At least in the kinds of boats
discussed here.

Is that a fact? Try looking up the history of caseinate glues.

But "glue" isn't necessary to make a watertight joint. Ever hear of "caulk"?
Shucks, well made lapped planks don't even need that.

In other words.... Jax, you're just plain wrong about this. Sorry, I tried to break
it to you gently.

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