The Maintenance Myth. 270-343-2628  Paul@woodiesrestorations.com

We've heard it over and over again!  It is true they USED to be high maintenance but NOT NOW and here is WHY!

Prior to the 1920s boats were custom made. A boat was ordered and a year or so later it was delivered to the affluent owner. In the 1920s Chris Craft began a production line operation making standard models which reduced costs and made recreational boating available to population at large.

Take a trip back in your memory to the 1940s 50, and 60s and recall how many people had a garage or other place to properly store a boat. Because most boats were stored outdoors all winter, most boats needed refinishing every spring. 

Today, if a wooden boat is treated as well as a boat of contemporary construction the finish will last for many years. Conversely, a fiberglass boat stored outdoors all winter would require a great deal of annual maintenance also. 

Modern materials are more durable than the finishes of yesteryear further enhancing the life of the finish. 

This boat had a 12 year old finish prior to it's 2005 restoration.

"I've always wanted to own a woodie but"  "Wooden boats are such high Maintenance!" NOT!!!!!!!!