> Does anyone have any experience using 1/8" birch plywood instead of
> okoume in S&G kayaks?

> The birch is $32.00 per 4'x8' sheet to $76.00 for the okoume.

> Any comments/suggestions welcome.

> Thanks,

> Hank

Hank,

I think you should be able to get your okoume cheaper. Chesapeake Light Craft, for instance, sells 4mm for $45.00 a sheet, 3mm (app. 1/8") for 35.00, plus shipping costs. I think other places are cheaper still.

If you go with the birch, post a message saying how it went. I am curious about birch, because "aircraft birch" plywood is available in 1/16" and thinner, which might be useful for certain marine applications (cold moulding, etc.).