I don't see why they (the boats) can't be covered with modern breathable
weatherproof fabric covers. I have kept my MaXum under a tarp on the
trailer for 16 years. The gelcoat is still in brand new condition and
finish. If they can afford to build and maintain one of those beauties,
they can certainly afford a custom tailored cover and some anti mildew
gear for the wet months. 'Swhat I do....
JR

Chuck Gould wrote:
Bad news for a lot of the beautiful old wooden boats that have been so
carefully preserved in covered moorage up here in the Pacific NW. The
City of Seattle has ordered covered moorage facilities to remove their
roofs or spend $$$$$$$$$$ installing fire prevention equipment and
sprinkler systems. That's not surprising, as we have had a number of
catastrophic fires in covered moorages these past few years. I know of
two marinas that are planning to uncover before the first of the year,
as meeting the fire codes and installing sprinklers is considered
prohibitive.

The worst thing you can do to a wooden boat is expose it to fresh
water, and with our relentless winter rainstorms it won't take long
before a lot of rot gets a foothold in decks and superstructures. Too
bad, it will be the death of a lot of woodies and hasten the end of an
era.



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