Plywood hulls in the tropics, real live experiences?

[barnakiel]

Met very many plywood / epoxy boats in the tropics. It is a very very popular material to use in French boats.



They split into two types of stories:


- happy stories (about 90%),
- unhappy ones (the reminder).


I believe the dividing line runs along build quality + maintenance mantra = "good design, good materials/build + regular maintenance makes a happy and safe boat".


Humidity and heat of the tropics will accelerate any critical issues (e.g. wet core).



If your boat is sound and has no quality issues, there is zero zilch nil reason for concern.


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