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Re: Strip: Abachi hull.... and paddles
By:Hans Friedel
Date: 3/31/2003, 3:12 pm

: Hi Hans,

: I've made 3 greenland paddles from Abachi (often called Obeche in the US) and
: like its ratio of weight/strength. I think its much stronger than balsa,
: probably stronger than WRC as well. Dust however is a problem, and its no
: pleasure to plane either.

: risto

Hi Risto

I know that dighy racers use Abachi to make centerboards of. They ofcourse cover them with epoxy and fiberglas.

From what i understand Abachi dont stand water well.

Hans

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Abachi hull *Pic*
Hans Friedel -- 3/30/2003, 3:14 am
Re: Strip: Abachi hull.... and paddles
risto -- 3/31/2003, 12:09 pm
Re: Strip: Abachi hull.... and paddles
Hans Friedel -- 3/31/2003, 3:12 pm
Re: Strip: Abachi hull.... and paddles
risto -- 4/1/2003, 11:40 am
Re: Strip: Abachi hull.... and paddles
Hans Friedel -- 4/1/2003, 2:33 pm
yep, that's it exactly! saturates wood OK though *NM*
risto -- 4/2/2003, 12:16 pm
Re: Strip: Abachi hull
srchr/gerald -- 3/30/2003, 11:59 am
Re: Strip: Abachi hull *LINK*
Hans Friedel -- 3/30/2003, 3:27 am