Thread: 51 Ford Woody
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Old 02-03-2022, 01:12 AM   #17
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Default Re: 51 Ford Woody

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Originally Posted by mfirth View Post
Having owned wooden Lyman boats for years I'd agree with ww46 & GB. Could be rot, maybe not. I've seen some nasty looking wood bleached & brought back, but would be very concerned about what is behind the really dark spots. You might be able to use the handle of a small wood handled screw driver to tap on the dark spots & the good spots. If the dark sound soft, then they are even if you don't feel it with your finger. Good wood will sound different, more solid. Nice woody though, I like it.
Those Lymans were a helluva nice boat but like the wood wagons they are a bit over the hill.. The buyers of the product had a lot of great times with the kids and grandkids, and even the great grandkids, but now they are starting to compost unless some of the folks like Mike here are willing to replace the wood or do serious maintenance.
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