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Randy · 30-06-2009, 08:23

I'm building a kayak (your boat will only be about 100 times larger!) doing the strip planking method - then glassed inside & out. It creates a real strong, light composite (no vacuum bagging with the yak)
Even thought they're completely different boats the techniques & issues would be similar I suspect. There is alot of fairing & sanding to get the clean lines your after, Both inside & out. What's the hull thickness going to be - 1/2", 5/8"? What material? It'll be a great project where are you building it?

30-06-2009, 08:23	#6
Randy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Boat: Searunner 31 Posts: 300	I'm building a kayak (your boat will only be about 100 times larger!) doing the strip planking method - then glassed inside & out. It creates a real strong, light composite (no vacuum bagging with the yak) Even thought they're completely different boats the techniques & issues would be similar I suspect. There is alot of fairing & sanding to get the clean lines your after, Both inside & out. What's the hull thickness going to be - 1/2", 5/8"? What material? It'll be a great project where are you building it?