[mad_machine]

Like Mike says.. lack of use in Fresh water.. saltwater is only a real plus when dealing with wooden boats as the salt keeps the wood in better physical shape (but is still hell on varnish and paint)

If you find a really clean or pristine Salt water boat.. you can rest assured it is owned by a meticulous person who took topnotch care of it

 

[mad_machine]

My sea Sprite came off of lake Champlain. I do not want to hazard a guess as to how old her standing rigging is.. but I am betting it might be older than some members of Sailnet