"carlp" wrote in message ...
Parallax wrote:

Inspired useless idea #3437

For ppl who want a wood boat but cannot give up synthetic resins.
Make a hull from "oriented wood strands" held together with polyester
resin. Not only could it rot, it'd get blisters too.

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People use exterior ply for boatbuilding and surely if it is given a
substantial amount of epoxy glass and cloth.or a good quality facing.
The glue used in construction of oriented wood sheets is the same as other
exterior and marine plys.
If I were to use it I would use substancial framing to support it stringers
ect. saying that it is a tough old material. certainly keep the costs down.

OK, I withdraw my sarcastic remarks. However, after seeing "Oriented
Strand Board" used for a roof that leaked a little and became a soggy
mess, it'd take more to convince me but I accept that its feasible.