Tom H.
Member
OK, I am trying to locate some marine ply close to me. I can only find 3/4". I can order 1/2 from Menards. They are $50 per 4x8 sheet. I am thinking this is going to be too much for the bottom. What I am going for is a light weight fishing boat.
What I am concerned with is the strength of the bottom. I was thinking of using 1/4" and glassing the bottom and the inside. It is going to have runners on the bottom so that should add strength. I am probably going to just use AC exterior ply. If I go that route, I am thinking 3/8"
This is my old boat before I added sponsons to the rear for more flotation.
What I want to do is make the top flat, but make the inside opening the same size as the hull. The front deck will be just big enough to hold a bow mount t-motor. I have one of the electric steer ones. I will be fishing from the back.
Any thoughts before I start?
What I am concerned with is the strength of the bottom. I was thinking of using 1/4" and glassing the bottom and the inside. It is going to have runners on the bottom so that should add strength. I am probably going to just use AC exterior ply. If I go that route, I am thinking 3/8"
This is my old boat before I added sponsons to the rear for more flotation.
What I want to do is make the top flat, but make the inside opening the same size as the hull. The front deck will be just big enough to hold a bow mount t-motor. I have one of the electric steer ones. I will be fishing from the back.
Any thoughts before I start?