Wooden Boats and the rain

   Went down to look at my wooden contender today just to see how it was as havent been down since about christmas. Turns out that all of the recent rain was a bit too much to handle for the cover and the wood isnt looking too good. There seem to be a few marks on the deck. Whats the best way to sort this sort of stuff out as I had planned on selling the boat before all this happened

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jpbuzz591 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpbuzz591 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Wooden Boats and the rain Posted: 19 Jan 08 at 12:26pm
	Went down to look at my wooden contender today just to see how it was as havent been down since about christmas. Turns out that all of the recent rain was a bit too much to handle for the cover and the wood isnt looking too good. There seem to be a few marks on the deck. Whats the best way to sort this sort of stuff out as I had planned on selling the boat before all this happened
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Merlinboy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jul 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3169	Post Options Post Reply Quote Merlinboy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 08 at 12:40pm
	Get it in the garage to dry out, if you are lucky then the spots may jst disapear if not you may have to strip it back to wood let it dry out and then revarnish. Does your boat have a breathable cover??

radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 08 at 4:10pm
	Advertise it now, and hope the new owner doesn't see it or blame it on the cold weather!

Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 08 at 5:23pm
	If your keen on selling it, PM me! If its the right price i'll definately consider. If i could have some pics and more info that would be great! Many thanks, Mark.
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Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 08 at 6:31pm
	Seconding what Mark said! I'm hunting for a Contender currently ... So may be able to make a reasonable offer!
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jpbuzz591 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 05 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 793	Post Options Post Reply Quote jpbuzz591 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 08 at 7:24pm
	Its quite an old one, but pretty beautiful boat, will send the pics across. Edited by jpbuzz591
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Kudlinski Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 18 Sep 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kudlinski Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 08 at 8:12pm
	also interested in your contender if you want to pm me.

Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jan 08 at 9:12pm
	And .. If all goes to plan .. Sold I believe
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