Boat Building Forum

Find advice on all aspects of building your own kayak, canoe or any lightweight boats

Re: Alaska Recovery kayak
By:Tom
Date: 9/25/1999, 1:00 pm
In Response To: Re: Alaska Recovery kayak (Mike Hanks)

Mike- Birch is not known for bending well but in 1/4" thickness and bent green should be fine. More of a concern is that birch rots quickly in a damp environment. I would use a more rot resistant wood with white oak topping the list.

Messages In This Thread

Alaska Recovery kayak
Mike Hanks -- 9/25/1999, 10:41 am
Re: Alaska Recovery kayak
lee -- 9/29/1999, 10:47 am
Re: Alaska Recovery kayak
Mike Hanks -- 9/29/1999, 10:55 am
Re: Alaska Recovery kayak
Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/25/1999, 8:12 pm
Re: Alaska Recovery kayak
Mike Hanks -- 9/25/1999, 10:43 am
Re: Alaska Recovery kayak
Tom -- 9/25/1999, 1:00 pm
Re: Alaska Recovery kayak
Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/25/1999, 7:17 pm