Found this previous thread yesterday. Strangely enough again a post from Brazil, and seems Paulo also used Divinycell. Laminating...
Thank you very much folks, I do now have a better understanding of the challenges of a foam core build.
Thank you, that is good info. Unfortunately it is not only the price or availability of whatever wood, that has an influence. It is also that the...
Thank you for the explanation folks. In layman's terms then, the foam is not stiff enough during the construction phase. Even a very high density...
For the purpose of this discussion, use the Bowdidge Riptide or Cruise Control as an example. RipTide XR-457...
AIREX, Coosa Board, Corecell, Divinycell or Thermo-Lite Board Would none of these be suitable?
Yes, and you are correct, but as with other wood types, it would need to be imported, and shipping from Oz is expensive. Plus being in a...
The size and type of boat in question would be between 15ft and 18ft. For instance a Bowdidge design, the 4.57m Riptide. Wood is expensive...
OK, so which foam would you recommend? Which would be easiest to work with for an amateur builder?
Which foam has similar or better shear strength, compression strength and stiffness to plywood or WRC?
Someone please ease my curiosity. Does a non-wood material exist, which can be used, instead of plywood or WRC for instance, to build a...
