IROKO YACHTS

[ianandgilly]

Im interested in buying a Iroko on Oak built boat, built 1968 proffessionally, does anyone have any comments on its relaibilty, pros cons any comments from experience would be useful berfore I spend £400 on a survey.

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[tillergirl]

My 1964, 32' yacht is iroko on oak. Hull and fastenings very sound. Had some fresh water damage through the teak deck which necessitated replacement of the iroko gunn'les about 6 years back. It's a good combination. Iroko is available for repairs. A wooden boat of that age is always worth a survey unless you have a fair bit of knowledge.

Where was she made? What is she?

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[seaesta]

IROKO is pretty tough stuff. I used to use it for decking on multi purpose delivery lorries. These were exposed to all weathers and lots of wear and the decks allways outlived the lorries.
Soemtimes grainy and can give huge splinters but very good stuff IMHO.

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[ianandgilly]

waterwitch built by lees of peterborough

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[graham]

Iroko has a good reputation for durability in boats .Have a good look at the decks and superstructure which may be plywood .

Wooden decks tend to be vulnerable to rainwater getting in under toe rails ,around hatches ,where the cabin coamings(sides) meet the deck infact check everywhere water can collect or get in through joints or fastenings.

Having a good poke around is not a substitute for a survey but may save you paying someone to find problems which would put you off buying the boat.

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