When I got Home After having a number of successfully sailings at the Kirklees Steam day I noticed that my Launch's paint work was starting to crack on the joint at water level along the whole length , both sides , It is around 18 years old but has never really had much sailing done until the last few years, Looking at the exposed woodwork underneath I would say it has never been treated with anysort of sealer (But I could be wrong).
So what is the best course of Action.. Is it to strip the paint off and then seal it with something and if so what , and repaint it , or would it be better to cover it with Dope & Tissue paper , or even use a very fine mat and Fibre Glass it..
Any advice would be welcome.
This is a picture of it sailing at our club pond 2 years ago.