Is Balsa really that bad ??

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by rwatson, Jun 7, 2009.

Page 7 of 7

  2. masalai
    Joined: Oct 2007
    Posts: 6,818
    Likes: 121, Points: 0, Legacy Rep: 1882
    Location: cruising, Australia

    masalai masalai

    Just look at the number of well built balsa cored boats that are still around - If the advantages and disadvantages are acknowledged and a boat built, in the understanding of the measures and techniques that must be used to build a durable boat then no problems - Look at that thread "...do a lap" http://www.boatdesign.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21058 and http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73818 as well as http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmm_beer/tags/tincan/ in a home made alloy cat, have a laugh then critique "all alloy builds on that example" as only another fool would... The essence is to know your material and work appropriately....
     
    masalai, Jun 26, 2009
    #91
Page 7 of 7
Loading...
Similar Threads
  1. 67-LS1

    Re-coring with balsa of fiberglass

    67-LS1, Mar 12, 2023, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    993
    67-LS1
    Mar 13, 2023
  2. Bigtalljv

    Stringers mounted on balsa?

    Bigtalljv, Feb 11, 2022, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    1,519
    Bigtalljv
    Feb 15, 2022
  3. Nachtvlinder

    Identification gelcoat/balsa damage

    Nachtvlinder, Mar 2, 2021, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    1,085
    wet feet
    Mar 2, 2021
  4. Blueknarr

    Balsa to foam

    Blueknarr, Jun 25, 2018, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    2,495
    rwatson
    Jun 27, 2018
  5. Straycatstrut

    Resin Infusion: Large Balsa Panels

    Straycatstrut, Jun 23, 2017, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    2,765
    UNCIVILIZED
    Jul 5, 2017
  6. aaronhl

    Another balsa core thread with questions

    aaronhl, Jan 11, 2017, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    2,818
    endarve
    Jan 12, 2017
  7. Steve W

    infusing with contour balsa

    Steve W, Jan 9, 2014, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    201
    Views:
    27,414
    petereng
    May 22, 2014
  8. Skua

    Is there a reason why Balsa is not

    Skua, May 16, 2013, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    13,340
    ChrisN67
    Oct 25, 2013
  9. mjkkemper

    1708 Bi-axle over Balsa

    mjkkemper, Jun 20, 2012, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    29
    Views:
    6,525
    rwatson
    Jul 6, 2012
  10. coolgps

    Balsa and Corecell，what is the difference？

    coolgps, Jun 19, 2012, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
    Replies:
    36
    Views:
    10,343
    tunnels
    Jun 28, 2012
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.