Also go to www.woodenboats.com and ask your quesiton in the Forum. If
you own a wooden boat, or are thinking of getting one, this forum is a
great resource.

-al-

On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:51:47 -0500, Molesworth
wrote:

Hi All,

I'm a complete newbie to boating.

Physically unable to sail a boat (Quad Bypass some years a go - no upper
body strength)

I am looking at a 33' Chris Craft, 1969. Have the survey which says the
boat looks 'little used' and in good condition all round.

Except for one passage which says (in the 'Construction' paragraph):

" The laminated battens are supported by mahogany transverse framings
which (underlined) DO NOT make contact with the bottom planking."

Is this a general comment on the original construct, or is this
something I should be scared of?

Molesworth