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This is a could moulded design, where temporary stringers are laid fore and aft, to hold steam bent frames. This is covered with two layers of wood, one 1/4" thick, the second 1/8". When you add a 3rd layer, you can probably leave the frames out. Leaving the frames out would be good - otherwise I'd have to put a layer of wood on the inside too (for comfort reasons - it is a hot tub). BTW, this boat is not covered with glass. If you build the same boat with strips, you need glass inside and out but no ribs are needed. I think sheathed strip would be the easiest construction method, if I could get it to work for the desired curvature. Could I use very thin wood strips (1/8" or so), and rely almost entirely on the fiberglass for strength? Basically the only purpose of the wood would be to avoid making a mold (as would be needed for 100% fiberglass construction). Meindert Thanks again |