Having had a couple of fiberglass sailboats in the past, but having been off
the water (sniff) for over a decade, I find myself toying with the idea of a
wood trawler. I like the idea of wood as a traditional material, as well
as knowing there will never be any of the "boat pox" problems now common
with tupperware boats.
HOWEVER:

The idea of maintenance scares me

Is there a good source of information about what it takes to keep a trawler
in the 32'-36' range afloat and healthy? Can one really find good,
experienced surveyors in So Cal who know wooden boats? What should a fellow
know to avoid stupid (and very expensive) mistakes??

Thanks,
Everett