@@introsforyou9625 true but what about Cape Cod schooners "racing" no less, back to Boston harbour with a hold full with tens of tons of fish back in the days of sail, strength, weigh and speed - imagine that sight. Look up Thomas Francis McManus for more on those boats. Good luck
Notice, it is Jan. 7, 2020, I am selling my cold molded ketch, 34' loa, 12' beam, 3/2' draft. Motu Atea see her on ebay , Craigslist treasure coast soon.
Holy crap, how many man-hours go into building one of those? If it's made in America, with all the people that are seen working on it, that has to be one expensive boat.
Wood has no place on a boat unless it’s furniture or internal decorative trim, never structural. Wood does what it was intended to, decompose so it leaves nutrients for the next generation. No matter how well wood is encapsulated moisture will find a way as well as mold spores. In fact painting or glassing may exasperate the problem by holding in the moisture. I would have been impressed if they had used that hull as a plug for a fiberglass mold. The hull will last a lifetime if ribs, stringers and bulkheads are made honeycombed laminates. A boat with wood in it’s structure is a guarantee of ongoing maintenance or demise.
Wonderful.to see young craftsmen building a fine boat. I built wooden hydroplanes as a kid. What a great way to enjoy satisfaction when completed. Bravo !!!!! Bravo !!!!!!###
