Gaboon ply for transom

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Willallison, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. Willallison
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    Willallison Senior Member

    I'm currently planning on using gaboon marine ply as the core in the transom of my sterndrive powerboat.
    Core will be 3 layers of 15mm ply with a total of 6 layers of 0/90 & +/-45 FRP either side, for a total thickness of about 51mm.
    Any thoughts / comments on the use of gaboon?
     
    Willallison, Jul 8, 2008
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  2. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    I used meranti on mine.(sailboat)
    Was told, slighty more durable than gaboon.Heavier tho'.
    Saturated with epoxy and similar layup, around 6mm each side.
     
    Roly, Jul 9, 2008
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