: There have been discussion in the past, let me open this can of worms again:
: http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi/read/155107 (and
: refences therein).

: This thread quotes some results from a comparative strength test by Sam
: McFadden. My personal conclusion from the data (Sam just presented results
: without drawing conclusions) is that the data suggests that S&G is 2 to 5
: times stronger for the same weight and amount of fiberglass (as per the
: reference). I have to be a bit careful here because more data is needed
: and the results will vary depending on how much fiberglass was used. At
: any rate it seems obvious to me that plywood, which is a composite in
: itself with fibers going in different directions, ought to be stronger
: than strips glued together on the edges, fibers going in the length
: direction. Strip built boats need fiberglass reinforcement more badly than
: S&G.

: Henk

Btw, I have nothing at all against S&G construction or plywood for that matter. But alot of what you read about how superior this method is I think comes from the extensive advertising copy from certain large (for this industry) companies making kits. Have to take all of that with a grain of salt so to speak.

Bill H.