On 28 Apr 2004 16:05:28 GMT, ospam (Stephen Baker)
wrote:

gjoyce asks:

I thought about using foam core. Would I shape that (like a surfboard)
and glass 'em?

Basically, Yes. The slightly heavier but considerably more practical route
would be to shape in plywood, and then glass over. The plywood is easier to
keep still while shaping, but obviously heavier. If this is a "just for fun"
boat then you could spend many enjoyable hours with plywood and plane/sandpaper
making them yourself. If this is a boat for racing, then the "buy new ones"
post would seem better. ;-)

Steve
Stephen C. Baker - Yacht Designer
http://members.aol.com/SailDesign/pr...cbweb/home.htm


What he said: or Gild the Lily by tank cutting big lightening holes in
the board then veneer over with thin ply then glass over.

Brian W