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making changes to existing designs

Posted By: Jim K.
Date: Monday, 15 March 1999, at 7:16 p.m.

I have the plans for Applegate boatworks Zydeco 16' piroge, and would like to raise the sides by about 2 inches to give it some additional volume. Would it be necessary to go to heavier plywood and end up with a much heavier boat, or would the 1/4" stuff work as called for in the plans? I live in the middle of the desert, and light weight is important since I have to drive 30+ miles to get to useable water, and would prefer not to have help to get it on and off the truck. Any suggestions out there?

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making changes to existing designs
Jim K. -- Monday, 15 March 1999, at 7:16 p.m.

Re: making changes to existing designs
Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 16 March 1999, at 10:00 a.m.

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