We used our boats hard for both fishing and recreation, the worst that
happened was that the paint was scraped off by repeated beaching on rocks
and sand and wore through the epoxy and glass cloth and exposed the wood.
After sanding down, I reapplied additional layers of glass cloth and epoxy
to those areas that take the most abuse. I don't anticipate the same problem
this year. All boats require maintenance, wood boats more than others. The
decision you have to make is the weight reduction - expense - pride of
ownership of a boat you built - vs. maintenance worth it?
Myself, if I spent the amount of time and energy required to make a
beautiful cedar strip planked canoe/kayak. I would always be mindful of the
potential damage I could cause to the finish by using it the way I have use
my stitch-and-glue boat.

To me, I got back my money spent on materials, in enjoyment, the first year
I used it.

Reply off line if you are interested in pictures, etc.

Bill

"Paul Stivers" wrote in message
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"BB" wrote:

If you build from plans or kit, I don't think you will be disappointed
with a stitch-and-glue boat.

I was wondering what periodic maintenance is involved?

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Paul S.