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lifespan of a lakeboat

Green Peter · 2018-03-31 03:19:29

I'm just wondering how long do lakeboats (Burke/sheelin) etc generally last. I guess it greatly depends on how they are looked after like everything else. Mine is a Burke 15 years old. Anyone got a really old one in good shape. I'd hope to get another 10 out of mine.

31-03-2018 04:19AM

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I'm just wondering how long do lakeboats (Burke/sheelin) etc generally last. I guess it greatly depends on how they are looked after like everything else. Mine is a Burke 15 years old. Anyone got a really old one in good shape. I'd hope to get another 10 out of mine.

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#2 01-04-2018 09:30PM

Green Peter

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This is a great forum!

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#3 01-04-2018 09:36PM

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Good few still going after 30 years.
Depends on whether they are kept in a boat shed or the open.
Hulls last indefinitely unless they suffer impact damage.
Replace timber work and they are good for a new lease of life.

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#4 02-04-2018 04:14PM

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Green Peter wrote: »

This is a great forum!

You might have more luck in the Boating Forum!

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