I am working on an outrigger sailing canoe and I am considering using Bamboo
for a building material for a few parts. The designer states that this is
adviseable if suitable material can be found, and has used this material in
some of his boats. He does not give any recomendations about treating the
bamboo and I don't think he treats his at all.

I am wondering if there is anyone that has used bamboo for any of thier
projects and how it is holding up. Also I would like to know if there is
anything I can do to prevent rotting, sun damage and insect damage. Should I
try to coat it with epoxy resin or varnish it? Should I soak it in salt
water and let it dry out? The bamboo I am looking at is he
http://www.calibamboo.com/bamboolumber.html

Thanks,
Bill

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