Compatibility......foam core & sheathed edge glued

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by Roly, Oct 25, 2006.

  1. Roly
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    Roly Senior Member

    Can you put a foam cored deck/cockpit/coachroof on a strip planked fully sheathed hull (exterior & interior), or is there a problem with the inherent stiffness difference of the two systems?
     
    Roly, Oct 25, 2006
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  2. yokebutt
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    yokebutt Boatbuilder

    Yes.

    Yoke.
     
    yokebutt, Oct 25, 2006
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