Yes, I'd say the meaning of Gar is central. The question is, what language?

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Scout wrote:

the 'gar' prefix seems important. Looks like the origin is the Dutch word
for "cooked" or "done".
I would think it would be put in place early in the process, so "done"
didn't work for me. But I remember building a small boat when I was a kid
and we steamed or "cooked" the boards to make them pliable.
Ok, I give.
Scout


"Nav" wrote in message
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I don't think so.

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Scout wrote:


hmmm,
does 'gar' refer to some heat treatment done to help shape the board?
Scout


"Nav" wrote


Why is the garboard strake so called?