Plywood research findings
Dear Group -
Since the demise of Diablo, I have been seeking out varying suppliers
of plywood for the best material at the best price to build the next
boat, presumably for the 9.9 hp motor left behind.
Here is the scoop:1/4 inch 4X8 used for comparisons,
Hydrotek = 25 lbs per sheet around 50 bucks
Aquateck - 30 lbs per sheet around 35 bucks per sheet
doug fir marine ply- all suppliers are skeptical of its reliability,
not recommended by all. Interesting.
Okoume - 18 lbs per sheet. bs 1088 standard, around 65 per sheet, this
is the way to go for a quality build,
AC Exterior - not recommended by the suppliers but 5 sheets are
available at the lumber yard on my way home... This, combined with the
leftover wood in my garage = a June Bug for $100. This just cannot be
ignored. I see some fun coming up this weekend after the repairs to
the luan ply Pointy Skiff (celebrating it's 20 year birthday). Bet I
can whack one of these together before the first ice.
Since the demise of Diablo, I have been seeking out varying suppliers
of plywood for the best material at the best price to build the next
boat, presumably for the 9.9 hp motor left behind.
Here is the scoop:1/4 inch 4X8 used for comparisons,
Hydrotek = 25 lbs per sheet around 50 bucks
Aquateck - 30 lbs per sheet around 35 bucks per sheet
doug fir marine ply- all suppliers are skeptical of its reliability,
not recommended by all. Interesting.
Okoume - 18 lbs per sheet. bs 1088 standard, around 65 per sheet, this
is the way to go for a quality build,
AC Exterior - not recommended by the suppliers but 5 sheets are
available at the lumber yard on my way home... This, combined with the
leftover wood in my garage = a June Bug for $100. This just cannot be
ignored. I see some fun coming up this weekend after the repairs to
the luan ply Pointy Skiff (celebrating it's 20 year birthday). Bet I
can whack one of these together before the first ice.