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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
By:Jeff Horton
Date: 6/13/2011, 8:05 am
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar (Danny)

How long do you want it to last? While I have never used popular in a boat, I have always heard and read it was not suitable for any outdoor use. It just rots to easy. Even if you take care of your boat the popular is going to get wet and water between the frame and skin is not going to dry out fast.

Bottom line, listen to what you are being told.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
Danny -- 6/12/2011, 9:25 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
Charlie -- 6/12/2011, 10:35 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
Bill Hamm -- 6/13/2011, 12:04 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
Jeff Horton -- 6/13/2011, 8:05 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
Mike Bielski -- 6/13/2011, 8:26 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
Danny -- 6/14/2011, 12:06 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Any reason to not use poplar
Bill Hamm -- 6/14/2011, 1:32 am
South Florida - Use cypress!
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 6/14/2011, 7:53 am
Re: South Florida - Use cypress!
Danny -- 6/14/2011, 11:49 pm
Re: South Florida - Use cypress!
Bill Hamm -- 6/15/2011, 8:27 am