Re: Core Cell Foam - OOPS please let me rephrase


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Posted by Gary on December 10, 2002 at 08:47:57:

In Reply to: Re: Core Cell Foam - OOPS please let me rephrase posted by barry on December 09, 2002 at 10:41:25:

Thanks for your reply Barry.

I don't mean to be argumentative, but am I missing something? You're the second person to tell me the foam will be heavier. It just doesn't add up for me.

Okuome plywood = 27lbs/cu.ft
Sitka spruce = 28 lbs/cu.ft
Core Cell foam = 5.7 lbs/cu.ft

Assume both options (wood and foam) are fibreglassed inside and out.

Unless the foam absorbs a lot of resin, should it not weigh less than the equivalent wooden boat?

Gary



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