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For you guys who have access to Photo Shop, Use the magic wand tool, click on the color you want to change, and only that color will change.
Then you can see what the boat would look like with White, or Blacks strips.

I have got a picture of a Lyman with black seams. But, it will be Tuesday before I can get to it.

Bill

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Gail,
Thought about one other thing you might want to add. It was suggested to use the spaces used on ceramic tile. I did not do mine this way, but think it would provide a much more uniform spacing. They come in a bunch of widths and would be perfect.

I thought I had a better picture.

Bill

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Here's a few Squirts with dark seams:

http://www.glen-l.com/picboards/picboard9/pic500a.html

http://www.glen-l.com/picboards/picboard3/pic275a.html

http://www.glen-l.com/picboards/picboard6/pic393c.html

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On the ideal of different wood - you mean like using holly or sitka spruce for the white?

Have seen patterns on forward deck on a gentleman's racer done that way. Awesome and the joinery was a thing to behold. I'm not sure I would be up to it - but it looked wonderful!

Mark C

I posted a question similar to this on another forum. I'm building the Malahini. I don't necessarily want to copy this exactly, but the Cris Craft Capri in this photo is kind of the look I'm going for. Based on what I've read thus far, I'm thinking of using thin strips of something like Ash or Holly in the seams. But I also want to do a lighter colored wood down the king-plank and around the cockpit. I've read that these old boats were done that way by bleaching Mahogany, then giving it a very light amber stain. I'd like to go for a look similar to this, but I think it would be too much a pain in the backside to try to bleach lumber. If I can find a wood (again- Ash? Holly?) that's lightly colored and not be prone to any sort of problems, that's what I'm looking for. Any suggestions?

Here's a shot of my deck with black seams. Used a 100% silicon black caulking. A trick though is stuff cotton cording in seams before filling with caulk. When caulk starts to show it's age I can easily pull on cording and zip it out of seams in minutes. Also it is supposed to help avoid seam separation.

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How about maple? Hard, stable (if you don't use figured) not sure of its rot resistance, but its a thought.

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I dont think Ash would look right on a big piece, its very grainy. Holly is pretty expensive so I agree with Hundley, Maple looks like the way to go.

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Thanks Gayle, I just posted a question on this topic the other day. Based on my Furniture experience at John Widdicomb Fine Furniture Co, any solid layup will expand and contract and without some type of expansion joint there is the opportunity for cracks. I personally like the Caulk method the best without the varnish over the top. This should allow movement to be absorbed by the elasticity of the joint. If it will easily pull out for restoration as noted on your document that is a good plus. I am also seeing some very nice painted on patterns that are just gorgeous.

Ray