wood boat-what size ply?
10-17-2007, 06:02 AM
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wood boat-what size ply?
iv looked around and i cant see where someone said this, so what thickness ply should i use for a wood boat? the inner bits and the skin.
Thanx, Thomas
Thanx, Thomas
10-17-2007, 08:23 PM
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RE: wood boat-what size ply?
I use 1/4" aircraft ply for engine rails and transoms, 1/8th aircraft ply for lengthwise frames and 1/16th aircraft ply for all remaning cross frames and skin since it's more flexible than 1/8th ply and considerably stronger than luan. It also gives you a lighter boat that's easier to handle on the beach.
10-17-2007, 08:42 PM
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RE: wood boat-what size ply?
Smiley, the ply I used is 6.5mm BB grade exterior ply for the frames and 3mm AC grade exterior ply for the skin. I got it from Australian Timbers on Magill Rd, just east of Fullarton Rd.
http://www.australiantimbers.com/
It's not cheap, but the quality is awesome & there's enough wood in the 2 sheets to easily make 2 boats. cost me just over 100 bucks for both sheets (1200 by 2400mm)
http://www.australiantimbers.com/
It's not cheap, but the quality is awesome & there's enough wood in the 2 sheets to easily make 2 boats. cost me just over 100 bucks for both sheets (1200 by 2400mm)
