Brian,
The problem with that is... well straight glass just won't match well
with the overall wood based theme of the boat. I want the nice grain
and wood color in the inside... and showing through the wetted out
glass on the outside.

Kevin

Brian Whatcott wrote in message . ..
I'm sure the laminated birch ply will work for you, but then you could
go the whole hog with cloth, chopped strand and cloth for a piece
that will last rather longer than any wood can hope for...
Wrap a shiny plastic film overall while setting, for that gloss finish
you would like....

Brian W