> I read in an archived post that plywood weighs 50% more than solid wood.
> What if you built a S&G out of thin wood, such as Redwood, rather than
> plywood? My thinking is that if you used a layup such as Mr. Roberts
> suggests, with Kevlar on the inside of the hull, you could save some
> weight without sacrificing strength.I am thinking more along the lines of
> composite construction, rather than classic construction. Almost veneer
> thickness. Am I missing something? Secondly, how many boats must a person
> build before they are satisfied? I already see that I'll have to build
> another, knowing that I can improve on fit, finish etc. Thanks to all the
> folks who share their hard earned knowledge here. It is much appreciated!
> Mark

I've also been thinking about doing a stitch and glue or tack and tape greenland style kayak with red cedar instead of plywood. I wonder about how well it would work.

Mike