JamesH wrote:1) What is he best way to prevent fresh water ingress?
2) Where are the rot weakness areas on eventide, riptide and WW, can they be designed out?
3) What are the preferred painting options v cost?
Well just my opinions but I'd say:
1) Stop the rain getting in, so a cover and well sealed decks (epoxy and cloth over the ply when new and then either just paint or lay teak veneer on top.
2) Other than the usual fittings and joints I don't think there are any particular weak areas, the problem can be anywhere that freshwater can be trapped.
3) If building new I woudl sheath in epoxy and cloth. Not convinced of ther merits of doing this to an old boat where it could cause more problems than it solves.
Chris