> I'm thinking about a stitch and glue boat as a next project. The problem
> is......I live in Oklahoma City and there aren't any sources for marine
> ply here. I've thought about using 1/8" door skin stuff with 'glass
> sheathing, but the closest thing I can find is 5.2mm luan ply. The boat
> I'm considering specs 4mm marine ply. that 5.2mm stuff has a thick center
> ply that wouldn't likely bend very well. Anyway.....where does a
> landlocked person get a good deal on apprpopriate plywood for stitch and
> glue boats? Another question. Has anyone done a plywood hull with a cedar
> stripped deck? That would look nice. Is it too much trouble? Any ideas?
> Help! Garland

Try looking around some more for 1/8" luan. I'm using it on my plywood Walrus, and like it a lot. The glue is the same as in the marine ply, and I haven't found a void yet. I only spent $30 on wood for a 17' kayak. I do plan on coating it inside and out with glass.