: I'm sure we are boring the rest of the forum.

: Real world damage tells me that I want more than the minimum.

: I also dislike the work and expense of glass and was interested in
: a practical alternative.

: Marc

I agree ... it is somewhat boring :)

I've described the layup several times, so I didn't feel like doing so again, but here goes.

The 3/4" strips overlay each other by 3/16" lengthwise and being epoxy laminated create a strong / rigid structure
reinforced by 4 ply cross sections. If I build another I'll lay up the football differently by stripping layer 1 from the keel
to bilge and layer 2 from the bilge to keel providing greater overlap of the strips in this area. This isn't necessary
as my testing has proven, but since it's no more work than before, why not add the extra strength.

One thing that makes this different than my SOF versions is the sound it makes when crashing down on the water in windy conditions
... a quite loud thud compared to my quiet SOF's.

It's always fun theorizing (opinion) what will and will not work, but it's even more fun proving it (fact), and one fact is worth 10,000 opinions.

http://www.yostwerks.com/SBB.jpg - Strip Overlap

http://www.yostwerks.com/SBHCS1.jpg - Plywood cross sections

It won't effect my profit margin if no one else builds one :) ... Tom

Tom