Bill Embacher
Well-known member
I started my build early this spring, made a lot of progress quickly, then had to take a break for financial reasons (boat building is by NO means a cheap hobby!). Anyway, I am getting back on track now, and tomorrow I am going to buy the marine ply for the hull. Once that is done, I can move onto the top decking, and the thought had crossed my mind of using cedar strips rather than plywood. I realize this may be a bit more difficult than simply cutting from ply, however that aspect does not scare me, I am working in a full woodshop, my father is a shop teacher and I have been doing woodworking from simple furniture type stuff to carving decoys my entire life....I'm up for the challenge.
My question is however, of other pros and cons. Expense, durability, weight, etc.? Would I still need to glass over cedar or could I seal it without glass? I'm sure there are a bunch of things I am not thinking of that may (or may not) make this route unpractical.
thanks in advance for any help.
Bill
My question is however, of other pros and cons. Expense, durability, weight, etc.? Would I still need to glass over cedar or could I seal it without glass? I'm sure there are a bunch of things I am not thinking of that may (or may not) make this route unpractical.
thanks in advance for any help.
Bill