something about formply...

Irony found dead with a stake through its heart in Arkansas, making the point, and you need to read this because new anchoring laws have zero to do with derelict boats...

So, here's a scow you might want to take a look at...

Available as a junk or gaff rig it's a great example of how you can get a lot of boat for not much money or labor if you design it around affordable materials (it's mainly formply).

As it happens, today I cut up a scrap of untreated or coated 3/4" form ply I've left on deck exposed to the elements for the last two years to see how well it would hold up in tropical conditions.... The result was no delamination and the glue lines looked great with just a slight checking on the exterior ply layers. I've had Fir marine plywood that I've tested that looked a lot worse. Considering that cheap marine plywood in the same thickness is four or five times as expensive it would save you some serious change.

So, just my take on the matter but I'd certainly build a cruising boat out of the stuff...

For those curious about the scow more information can be found on Reuel Parkers website.

Listening to the Beach Boys

So it goes...