How Do You Maintain A Wood Boat?
Wooden boats offer a stylish, classic look and a solid feel that you just can’t get from fiberglass. For many boaters, the high cost of wood boats and their high level of maintenance is not enough to put them off the joys of sailing a beautifully crafted wooden boat. If you fall into this category, follow these steps to maintain a wood boat. Pull the boat out of the water. Pulling the boat out of the water whenever possible will add years of life to the boat. Keeping the boat on land is one of the most effective ways to maintain the boat. If, however, you must keep the boat in the water for extended periods of time try to keep it in saltwater instead of freshwater to maintain the quality of the wood. Cover the boat correctly. Your instinct when covering your wood boat might be to cover everything completely and tightly with canvas or various other kinds of cover. This is incorrect, however, since a tight covering reduces air flow and leads to mold and rot. To cover the boat, use an ope
