Here's what a section of the 1" XPS foam with 1/8" doorskins looks like. I've got this on the cuddy and cabin roofs for my Tolman Jumbo....
Thanks Bglad, I've modified my plan slightly since the original post, see revised version. I have no plans for AC power on the boat.
Here's my intial concept for wiring up my Tolman Jumbo, input and upgrades are greatly appreciated!
Here's an update over on the WoodenBoat forum:...
Seeking to make the most use of available space, I fabricated this freshwater washdown tank for my Tolman Jumbo. Material is 1/4" plywood, 6 oz...
Do you mean extruded polystryrene (XPS) instead of expanded polystyrene (EPS) for the core? XPS is Dow Styrofoam blue board, Owens Corning...
Thought it might help to link this thread, http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/fiberglass-composite-boat-building/extruded-polystyrene-xps-24213.html...
Not sure about the unbacked wood venier thing, but I made up some test panels that were very hard to break. And peel testing showed only foam...
I recently built the cuddy roof for my Tolman out of 1" XPS foam with a 1/8" exterior luan skin on either side, making a foam sandwich. The...
I read of this design for the boat Tierce in the recent issue of Wooden Boat Magazine. Is anyone familiar with this actual boat or it's state of...
I've modified my design to use XPS foam for floation under the deck. Here's what it will look like:
I've decided against using a foam sandwich and will be using 3/4" ply instead. The weight savings don't justify the extra work and drawbacks of a...
I was able to complete the equations and here's how it worked out. This type of panel is incredibly stiff!
Thanks for the advice, Gonzo. But maybe the attached sketch will make it clear what I would like to do. My question is, can I expect the XPS...
Good advice on filling the edges, I had planned to do that. The only exposed edge will be at the rear. The other edges will but up against the...
My Tolman Jumbo was just painted with Valspar Duramax exterior acrylic latex, sprayed with an HVLP gun using the following mix: Paint Floetrol...
I am about to install the decking on a Tolman Jumbo I am building and think a sandwich construction of 1" XPS Foam (Pactiv Greenguard) bonded with...
