The repro stuff, the rust is just painted on. For what it would take to reproduce the pealing paint with rust underneath wouldn’t be worth the trouble for what a repro would sell for. I believe it to be vintage. Tubs.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
Thanks wedgie I did find the worthpoint one when I searched on google. I would have expected to find more on google if it was a fantasy item. I’m still not sure because of all the sign reproductions out there.