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One quick point on Mallo's post. In the thirties the metal used was closer to iron than the high strength high carbon steel used today. That was actually good news as these low carbon irons were less rust prone and more malliable allowing them to survive much longer than the steels used after the WWII. That said, iron or mild steel will work harden making it more brittle than it started out.
I am glad to hear that the ole girl survived. May of these pre-war iron boats were truely works of art.
Respectfully,
Jeff
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