tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832202149661971167.post5135607173936216505..comments2024-03-29T09:19:04.437+00:00Comments on Simple Sailing Low Cost Cruising: Boat Maintenance in FranceSeawardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011891067254067415noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832202149661971167.post-61195759482143597912013-03-04T14:31:12.509+00:002013-03-04T14:31:12.509+00:00Hey, David! I see you love to clean your boat, whi...Hey, David! I see you love to clean your boat, which is good. A lot of owners take for granted the boats they have until something bad happens and they are left dumbfounded. It is critical that you maintain and check your boat every now and then to avoid mishaps and prolong its performance.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.marineautopartssupply.com/category_s/1833.htm" rel="nofollow">Douglass Blanchard</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640004015061281888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-832202149661971167.post-85299602127510808182013-02-12T14:53:01.000+00:002013-02-12T14:53:01.000+00:00Nothing wrong with oak, but you'll have to var...Nothing wrong with oak, but you'll have to varnish it for exterior use. <br /><br />Marine ply and hardwood are hard to find in most places. To get to my most reliable supplier, I have to drive 50 miles through New York City, and back again.<br /><br />The scenery isn't nearly as nice and I don't have my choice of 10 cheap French restaurants in case I get hungry on the way.<br /><br />Not that I would be able to afford the meal after paying the lumber bill... ouch!<br /><br />The Unlikely Boatbuilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220444040859630948noreply@blogger.com