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rswenson

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  1. Thanks men.  I won't be using the 3/4" plywood.  Using 3/8" glued up with 1/4" sounds very easier and more reasonable.    Then I had another thought.  Can I use 1/2" ply on the bottom without compromising the structural integrity of the boat?  I could sheath the bottom with 1708 bi-axial  mat or some other heavy fabric.   Any thoughts?  Thanks!

     

    Ron

  2. General question.  I'm building a Princess 26, Hull #25.  The plans call for 5/8" plywood for the bottom.  My local supplier, Macbeath Hardwoods, only carries 3/4" marine ply.  If I make the substitution, will there be enough bend in the wood?  I would then use 1/4" ply (three layers)  for the curved section through the bow.  Do you think I can make this work?

  3. Lots of useful information and good ideas.  I am thinking that you can use the tilt function of the out board by cutting a slot in the transom to accommodate the forward tilt of the motor. This provides an opportunity to move the motor a littler further aft if desired, and freeing up some additional room in the cockpit.

     

    This would require using twin rudders, which I don't think complicates things too much.  Just a thought. 

  4. Howard,

     

    Have you made any progress on your build.  I've been dying to know how your bow turned out.  This is the boat I want to build.  I have really enjoyed following your progress and would like to see more.  Thanks, Ron. 

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