: I helped a friend of mine build a custom car. Since he was in the sign
: business he used alot of signboard foam to construct the body. he shaped
: it with a surfoam tool and a r.o. sander. resin bonds too it agressively
: and it will not warp or deterioate from heat. The car was basically a
: honda goldwing with the front fork cut off and a frame work attached with
: a volkswagon front clip. The body was monocoque construction using okume
: and signboard. It had gullwing type doors and the front end looked like a
: Ferrari. The only problems he has had with this type of construction was
: that in some areas where the signborad was under stress, like around the
: door hinges, the signboard weekened slightly and required reinforcement.
: It also took awhile to get all of the "squeeks" out, the
: signboard could be noisy in stressed areas. Thats the part that would
: concern me using it for a boat. If the construction allows for alot of
: "flex" the signboard will squeek and croak and will weeken at
: the stress points.

: Hope this helps

Actually Jay, I hadn't thought of using the foam for an entire boat. I was thinking along the lines of seats and such. I think the $400 a sheet would be a bit pricy for an entire boat. Interesting thought though. :) I was just looking for a camparison to the C.C. minifoam that I might find here in the Valley. I usually try to support local folks when I can. That and it gives me a chance to get out and look at parts of this town I have never seen. Thanks

Rehd