> I used 1/8" mahogany plywood from Eagle (the same stuff that George
> Burns used), with excellent results. The 1/8" has 3 almost equal in
> thickness plys. 1/4" mahagany had the same thickness outer plys with
> a thick inner ply. 1/8" bent very well, but the 1/4" did not. If
> the plys are of equal thickness and there are no voids, then I would
> highly recommend using cheaper plywood.

> I also used Raka fiberglass and epoxy. Total cost for my kayak was $140!!!
> I am VERY pleased with the final result. Once glassed on both sides the
> cheaper plywood becomes extremely strong.

> I agree with you on hard chined kayaks being very seaworthy. The Inuits of
> Southwest Greenland made some of the most seawothy kayaks ever! The Aleut
> baidarkas rivaled them, but both designs were remarkable. Most of our hard
> chined designs today stem from the Southwest Greenland designs.

> Mike

Where can I find that epoxy and glass? I live in Detroit, but am having a hell of a time finding materials. Especially 1/8 inch ply!!!!!!!