Berths and settees form two box spars, port and starboard, and tie in with the bulkheads to form a very rigid egg-crate type of construction that is spacious and functional. Two layers of 6 oz. There is no planing of chine logs etc., and although joints should be well made, epoxy will bond effectively over large gaps. Fiberglass cloth is used for bonding in all bulkheads. This is an extremely easy system, which has been used very successfully for many, many years on plywood trimarans and racing dinghies, with excellent results.
Materials are readily available and a minimum of power tools are required.
Epoxy resin is used for both sealing the wood and laminating the fiberglass cloth. This prevents rot, increases the strength of the wood, and gives a superior bond. This construction system opens up the option to home build your own vessel with a minimum of complication. As long as good work practices are used, and all manufacturer s directions followed, a well-built yacht will be the end result, ready for your enjoyment on the water.