<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by BMCD &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote"> They soak it in resin, most boats use this method. Pretty sure this is considered composite construction. </td></tr></table>

"Most boats" made today are wood free. Triton was the first company to build thier complete line totally wood free and I know that Ranger does not use any wood. I can't speak for Stratos, Skeeter, Basscat or Pheonix but I would disagree that "most" new boats use wood. When you drill into any wood you have an avenue for rot to begin. Most wood used is encapsulated in glass but will still rot when screws are put into it allowing water to seep in. Wood that is completely covered in glass is fine for a long time as long as the seal is not compromised.