Unless you really like working with timber and stripping and re-painting every couple of seasons composite is the way to go. You can probably guess by now that my next Mozzie will be composite. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Regards,
Peter
Having owned a painted boat before they look great until the first scratch. My question, change you spray a timber boat with gelcoat?