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Title: plywood frames
Post by: durhambargeman on August 05, 2007, 04:11:36 pm

 Could anyone advise on the minimum thickness of plywood needed, for the frames of a 42" hull which will eventually be planked with 2mm planks to the outside and keel? Thankyou

Title: Re: plywood frames
Post by: boatmadman on August 05, 2007, 04:13:35 pm

Hi,

I used 6mm ply on a 48 inch hull. That is plenty strong enough. I also planked in 2mm cedar, see 'steam drifter build' in Tugs, Trawlers, Lifeboats, Police Boats, Workboats, Passenger, etc section on this forum.

Ian