: Anyone know of a source for the physical properties of plywoods? I am
: interested in trying to go beyond the standard Mahagony/Okoume options. My
: main interest is trying to bring the standard S&G kayak down from the
: common 42-45 lbs to 28-30 lbs (or less). Though structural integrity is
: important to me, long term durability is not, so rot resistance for
: example is not important.

: Aircraft sources sell lots of interesting plys with dense out skins and light
: weight inner skins, but so far I haven't found any physical specs for
: these plys? Any ideas? I'd be glad to share what I find out!

: Craig

3 mm okuome and 4 oz glass should get you close to about 30 lbs for a 17 ft kayak. Overall kayak dimensions are important as are your dimensions as well.

pete czerpak
albany, NY