Al Thomason wrote:
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

If I were you, in you condition, I would suggest a fairly new
fiberglass boat. Yes, wood boats look great, but they require lots of
effort, or cash, or both. Boats require some amount of work to keep
them running and looking good, newer boats generally require less work,
older ones simply require more, and it's only natural to want to do
some of that work yourself. In your case, an older wood boat might have
you meeting St. Peter a lot quicker than you'd like to. Just my two
cents.

John