> For 4 mm thick panels it appears that the difference is perhaps ultrasonic
> testing of the glue lamination in the 1088 in addition to a nicer face
> panel. same wood, same number of plys and same phenolic glue is used for
> both. Perhaps the cheaper stuff could be used for the hull panels and the
> deck be made from 1088. just trying to save a few bucks for my father.

> Thanks again.

> Pete

I've used both and just finished a kayak with a curved(bent) deck using the 6566. It worked well and the grain and appearance looks just as good as the BS1088. The only difference I noticed (besides price) was a little raised grain that I had to lightly sand. The only dif. between the two according to Noahs is that the 6566 has a 1mm face veneer and the 1088's is 1.5mm. Hope this helps. Tom