Introduction and information

Hi Everyone,



We are new to this forum and picked up our 16ft boat on the weekend.



We found a hull on gumtree and are eager to restore it, but being new to this we just wanted some advice and information.



On picking it up we found out the external had been glassed, which I am guessing on here is a taboo word, and I wish it was all still timber, but we can't change it.



I am wanting to know if anyone on here would know roughly the age of the hull, and what wood is the hull made from.



To replace the ribs, what timber should I use, and I have read that if the hull expands and contracts it could separate from the glass, what can I do to stop this happening.



What treatment can I use to preserve the timber on the internal of the hull if I replace them.



I am sure there will be more questions to come, you may think there is a lot of work to restore this boat, but we know what we are in for. Have a look at the pics of our caravan before and after, and we had never done anything like it before either.



Thanks in advance for replies.























And our van



Before







After

























Regards,



James