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    Plywood for rough use boat

    Well the boat build is off the table for now. I have gone over to the dark side of the force and purchased an O'Day DaySailer in fiberglass. 16' 9" long sloop rigged,will float in seven inches of water. Should be great for fishing and coastal cruising.
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    Dr. Geezer's clinic..........

    You got that right, Sonny!
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    flooding

    Sorry that this happened to you folks. Hope all come through OK. This must be Bush's fault!
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    Plywood for rough use boat

    Always do a check for voids. We received some marine mahogany ply at the marina where I worked in the 70's that had voids in the inner plies.
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    Plywood for rough use boat

    Thanks for your answer. I was thinking of using the SYP plywood as it is plugged on all layers for use as underlayment. I have always covered the boats with a layer of 4 or 6 oz. glass and epoxy. No issues with either fir or luan, even when a strap broke at 70 mph on the highway. Slowed to 55...
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    Hairies Bayou Skiff.

    Mick, Just getting around to catch up on the last four years here. Nice results on that skiff.
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    Plywood for rough use boat

    Anyone have any experience with Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) for a pirogue or similar craft built with the stitch and glue method? I have done several with luan and/or fir plywood, but none with SYP.
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    I have tossed in the towel , surrendered

    Ah feel your pain, Sparkey. Here between my house and the water stands an ash tree about 60 feet tall. It is 25 feet from the house and guess which way it leans? If they leave the wood and don't grind the stump it will only cost $700 to get it cut. It is a must be done situation due to the...
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    The Clinton-Comey-lynch Connection

    The two have worked with the Clinton's so long that they can no longer tell right from wrong,(even if they could before).
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    1987...........

    But to hear the left Ollie was evil, not Osama. Thanks for posting.
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    A parable..........

    :lol:
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    Louisiana Woods and Water

    Thanks Bee. Nice video.
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    A ? Pirogue

    Nice bass, Grampa. Very nice boats.
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    boats and music

    What, no photos?
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    lost

    So sorry, Ron. Lost my wife in April. My condolences.
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    Bill Say's.........

    Looking at her makes me nauseous. :lol: :mrgreen:
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    fishing. today

    Grilled? What time should I be there? :D
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    Bill Say's.........

    Unfortunately her supporters will not listen to the truth.
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    Old or Rare?

    Camillus knives were not available at supply when we tried to get a few for the electricians. It was about the last time I saw them listed in the supply catalog.