"Dave" wrote in message
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On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:57:59 -0500, "Roger Long"
said:

BTW I was amused to see Neal reveal his ignorance again. My 1980 soft
headliner still looks great. Talk about entry level boats, Coronado 27?

My reaction precisely.


You and Roger have girly reactions, then!

That vinyl headliner is there for two main reasons:

1) because it's cheap
2) because it covers up shoddy workmanship and a grossly unfinished deck
head.

Real GRP sailboats have a GRP deckhead with a glossy gelcoat finish. Wooden
boats have wood painted with epoxy paint at the deckhead. Both are easy to
keep clean with a simple wipe-down with fresh water and a little bleach.
They don't grow unsightly mold and mildew like vinyl does. They don't rip or
puncture when struck by sharp objects. They don't discolor, fade or sag.
They don't trap moisture. They don't need battens to keep them tight. It is
a hundred to a thousand times stronger.

In short, when you buy a boat, buy a boat - not some stupid automobile
imitation.

Wilbur Hubbard