That is a non-glassed/skinned raw sheet of ThermoLite manufactured by Space Age Materials, their ToughLite line with smooth sanded finish.
A photo for reference: This is a 4x8 sheet of 1/2” ToughLite in 30lbs density deflecting under its own weight. Not as rigid as ply, but it...
Yes, you could use it. My understanding is some builders do for everything from the hull up, but this would be for power/fishing boat builds. I...
You should consider using a large 2-blade RC plane prop since you’ll be using a drill which will have gear reduction for torque multiplication and...
Guessing by the name (Haole Kai) of that Franken Proa and the background scenery of the photos that it may be a Hawaiian boat. Here’s another...
First thought that came to mind was a ball and socket system with the socket attached to the mast and the ball on the halyard attached to the stub...
The process of using programmable linear actuators to create complex curves in panels is a neat idea. As a metal fabricator, the bed of nails...
Speaking of bow design, I came across this sea trials video of the T-2000 Voyager that OldMulti did a post about a while back: [MEDIA]
The lack of volume and freeboard of those bows would most definitely be a problem on lakes where wake surfing is popular, which is a sport where...
I can’t speak to whether or not your boat would make a good SUP, but thought I would mention that Party Paddle boards are a thing: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I guess I’ll ask -why do you want to use pontoons instead of barrels? From what you have posted, it sounds like the shop already makes these...
Posted on SA forum today: [MEDIA]
I watched about 1/2 of the video of the event taking place and didn’t see any footage of the Tri with solar, but have decided the array must be...
Lots of inspiration out there for amphibious home built vehicles. Here’s one I came came across the other day....
I wonder what the story is on the Tri shown in the first video at about 2:45? It has a massive solar array which is strange considering it’s a...