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Skin-on-Frame: Re-covering an old Folbot
By:Pete DuBrule
Date: 12/21/2003, 5:05 pm

Hi:
I'm going tomorrow to collect an old 17 foot Folbot from a friend. It's a gift. My understanding is that the skin is shot. I called the current owner of the Folbot company (here in my own town) and Phil informed me that they no longer produce any kind of skin for the boat. It's not a collapsable version and I've been considering a variety of pentential solutions for the hull. I'm thinking of planking the hull with plywood and doing the deck in Canvas with airplane dope. Anyone got any advice?
Thanks for the suggestions.
Pete

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Skin-on-Frame: Re-covering an old Folbot
Pete DuBrule -- 12/21/2003, 5:05 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Re-covering an old Folbot *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 12/22/2003, 12:25 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Re-covering an old Folbot *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 12/22/2003, 12:14 pm
Oops ! Ignore Double Post Below ! *NM*
Tom Yost -- 12/22/2003, 12:45 pm