On Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:13:15 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:46:16 -0400, wrote:

I don't know what Nordhavn uses, but there are several grades and
thicknesses of Formica, including one that is more "plasticy" than "papery."

It's not great for use in boats because after awhile it gets moldy and
smelly.

Go look at a 20 year old Bertram that has been well maintained.

Formica in a moist environment eventually stinks. Maintenance has
nothing to do with it, as there is no "maintenance" for formica other
than cleaning the top surface.