A reader of this page recently sent me an interesting question about some boat restoration work he's involved in. His questions cover an area I don't really have experience with.

I have read radically opposing views on fiberglassing a
wooden hull. Some people say "yes" and others say "no". It sounds to me like it has already had epoxy put over the wood. If so, I don't know that adding fiberglass to the mix is going to gain that much.  read more »

Jim Konst dropped me a note concerning this old boat he ran across... if you're in the Ohio area and feel like a big (BIG) project, might be worth stopping by and chatting with the owner. It's alway great to see a boat saved from decay. I also suggested that Jim try the folks at Wooden Boat Rescue Foundation (this is a site that you should check out if you are interested in wooden boat restoration. read more »