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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Folbot Aleut clone
By:Randy Knauff
Date: 8/22/2003, 11:22 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Folbot Aleut clone (Richard Grantham)

: I would like to build a Folbot Aleut size SOF non folder. I am thinking
: 3/4" plywood frames and the clearest strip lumber I can find locally-
: seems to be 1 1/2"x 3/4 or 5/8" moulding strips at local home
: depot. What is your all opinion on using that for my stringers and keel ?
: I am 5'9", 170 #, since I'm 69 lighter is better. Just for
: recreational paddling.
: I welcome all input here or email.
: Richard Grantham Tx

I build a Klepper double clone years back (non folding). I used quarter inch five ply plywood for my ribs, bottom board, bow ans stern pieces and 3/4 x 3/4 inch pine or fir for my stringers. Worked fine, plenty strong.

Randy

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Folbot Aleut clone
Richard Grantham -- 8/22/2003, 5:33 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Folbot Aleut clone *LINK*
Paul Probus -- 8/25/2003, 12:56 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Folbot Aleut clone
Randy Knauff -- 8/22/2003, 11:22 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Folbot Aleut clone
C. Fronzek -- 8/22/2003, 8:46 pm