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Re: S&G: How much Okume??
By:Kudzu
Date: 5/27/2008, 6:37 pm
In Response To: S&G: How much Okume?? (Pat D.)

I built the hull of my Wren out of 2 sheets of 3mm plywood. It's 18' long. I am glassing the outside to add strength. I also added a layer in the cockpit for abrasion and was surprised at the strength... well, really it's stiffness.

It would take at least one more sheet to do a deck (I did a strip deck)and a small piece of scrap too. It would tight but I think I could make one from 3 sheets with some good planning.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: How much Okume??
Pat D. -- 5/27/2008, 3:44 pm
Re: S&G: How much Okume??
Kudzu -- 5/27/2008, 6:37 pm
Re: S&G: How much Okume??
Mike Scarborough -- 5/27/2008, 5:48 pm