Wayne wrote:
For a 14-17ft daysailer/dinghy, is there a meaningful difference in
the maintenance required for various boat construction materials?
That is, for a boat which is trailer-sailed (Inland Waterway on the
Florida east coast primarily), is there a real distinction between the
work required for one of the Hunter ACP boats (JY15, 146, 170 ..) and
a more usual glass boat such as the Capri 16.5?

When new, the difference would be slight. However as the boat ages,
fiberglass will require more maintenance.

Another issue to look into is the skills/tools/materials set necessary
to do minor repairs on the surfaces. Fiberglass isn't difficult but it
requires certain skills, tools & materials. ACP or rotomolded plastic or
wood (etc etc) require different things... and may be more expensive &
difficult.


.. Is a bottom coat of
expoxy necessary?

No. If you are going to leave the boat in the water for more than four
days at a time, a coating of antifouling would be desirable.

Anything beyond a boat cover, etc.?

Don't forget trailer maintenance.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King