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S&G: 3mm vs 4mm strength
By:Randy Knauff
Date: 4/9/2002, 7:46 pm

I was shipped a bunch of 3mm Okoume instead of the 4mm ordered. Repackaging it and shippping it back will be a major inconvenience/effort.

I am planning three stitch and glue boats; a 18'x 22" single, a 21'x26" double and a 21'x26" rowing scull.

What are the comparative strengths of 3mm vs 4mm for these sized boats? I have/use both 4 and 6 ounce cloth. Will I have trouble/weakness using the 3mm plywood?

I used 4mm for my hull and 3mm for the deck on a previous kayak.

thanks

Randy

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S&G: 3mm vs 4mm strength
Randy Knauff -- 4/9/2002, 7:46 pm
Re: S&G: 3mm vs 4mm strength
Severne -- 4/10/2002, 11:29 am
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LeeG -- 4/10/2002, 11:55 am
thanks
Randy Knauff -- 4/10/2002, 12:35 pm
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Craig Bumgarner -- 4/10/2002, 10:34 am
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David Ross -- 4/10/2002, 2:36 pm
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Craig Bumgarner -- 4/10/2002, 4:22 pm
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Ken Finger -- 4/10/2002, 7:57 am
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Shawn Baker -- 4/9/2002, 10:49 pm
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LeeG -- 4/9/2002, 9:55 pm
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daren neufeld -- 4/9/2002, 9:01 pm