strip planking vs aging

Originally Posted by Steve W

construction."Strong" is a term i see used often when comparing different boatbuilding methods and materials and is fairly meaningless,what you need is "strong enough" kiri is strong enough for this method. Im not sure what application you would use wrc for other than the core..
Steve.

I use Kiri or better: Paulownia tomentosa since 32 years. And you?

And yes, as a core material it is by far strong enough. It is in fact the perfect core material.

Regards
Richard

[gonzo]

Thousands of lobster boats have been built with white pine. That is a soft wood and seems to last enough under hard use.