You could re-skin the old boat with 1/8" plywood and fiberglass.

Also look at the skin on frame boats at the link below (Kayak Registry).

> I've got an old Folbot glider, 14' long, 38" wide, with
> a great cockpit for fishing and friends (96" by 28"). It's
> vinyl/cloth over a wooden frame. I'd like to replace it with something
> stronger and lighter. I've not seen any boat or plans for a boat like
> it. Would it be relatively easy to use it as a pattern for building
> an epoxy/plywood boat? Just trace off the flat surfaces, then transfer
> to wood? Am I overlooking something, or is this not done?

> I'd appreciate any input, or information on an easy alternative.
>