NY_Rocking_Chairs Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 Greetings, Kiddo #2 wants to build a tadpole so we are currently lofting the frames and starting to gather materials. A call to my local lumber supplier shows a lack of WRC. Aside from the weight, which based on the dimensions, will add ~4 lbs over WRC, any reason to not use composite decking for the strings/gunwales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy00 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 I don't know the particulars, but composites are typically less stiff than wood. They don't have the long fibers of wood. You might have to increase the scantlings. On a boat as small as the tadpole, it might be OK. But you can use other woods in place of WRC, e.g., other cedars, pine, or spruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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