Posted by barry on December 09, 2002 at 10:41:25:
In Reply to: Re: Core Cell Foam - OOPS please let me rephrase posted by Gary on December 06, 2002 at 10:05:19:
: Please let me rephrase my questions.
: 1. Can the Glen-L SneakBox be built with core cell foam? If yes, do you have any tips or suggestions?
: 2. Can this foam be used in a stich and glue application, without the wires used for stitching tearing through the foam?
: 3.How much will the difference in weight (assuming the foam will be lighter) affect the design of the boat (SneakBox)
: Thanks,
: Gary
Gary,
Structural foams such as are described in the Boatbuilding Methods section of the Glen-L site, cannot simply be substituted for plywood. They must have fiberglass laminates applied inside and out.
These materials are more expensive than the plywood called for and would be heavier. For lightest weight, use a lightweight wood for the framing (Sitka spruce) and okoume plywood.
Barry