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Old 11-11-2008, 10:07 AM
Islandtrader Islandtrader is offline
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Default Re: 23 Project Started

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Red Oak is a rather unusual choice. It is not used in boats as it typically rots very quickly. You may want to research that a little.


I agree.

White Oak is what the sail guys use to use for there ribs.

In the original 21 it had spruce (pine) and that stuff lasted over 40 years. I stayed with it and so has bowrider.
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