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Old 02-06-2010, 16:23   #1
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Steel Boats and Welding
I have some question to anyone out there regarding steel boats and welding skills. In my search for the ultimate boat I keep running into steel boats that I adore, but hear mixed opinions about ownership responsibilities, sailing, maintenance etc.

So what is the real truth behind steel?

- Do you do your own welding repairs etc and how difficult is it to master and practice?
- How difficult is regular maintenance on a steel yacht for an owner DIY?
- Comparably expensive to fiberg? Same?
- Are there any particular things to look out for when looking at steel boats for sale out there? Both in quality and sailing ability.
- Anything else I left out?
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