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Mike, This was the first experience using Plascore for a bottom .Ordering it in 4' sheets was easier and probably cheaper to ship and made application easier also.It does make the boat lighter but I couldn't really tell signifigant differences in performance compared to a wood floor,that would take considerably more time at the oars on different rivers and flows.It seems like it would make a fairly durable bottom and could easily be repaired in case of puncture by pouring epoxy in the damage but there again it was totally an experiment that I never got a chance to follow through on.Someone will eventually have more information on this but it will take years and many senarios to determine what the pro's and con's are.
Hey Kevin,
It is awesome that you posted this as I have been seriously thinking of doing the exact bottom you did on this boat. Before the wreck (damn shame) how did you feel this bottom worked out? Was this the first time doing this type of bottom or have you done this on other boats? Did you order it directly from Plascore? It looks like maybe you did smaller sheets, was that to save on shipping or to make bonding better/easier? Sorry for all the questions I am just very curious.
Mike
Kevin, great story and documentation. Too bad about the loss, the Middle Fork can kick your butt. I've spent a lot more than 200 hours on a project with much less return. The experience of boating the Middle Fork is very special, not many adventures like it. To be able to restore the boat and thenexperience what you did has probably made some lifelong memories for you.
Good luck on the next restoration!
Happy Waves to You,
Rick Newman
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