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Old 04-14-2011 | 03:00 PM
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Back in the 70's did they use balsa wood for a hull core? Cut the floor and stringers and transom out, the bottom of the hull feels wet. Dads thinks its cored...Anyone know?
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Old 04-14-2011 | 09:16 PM
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Marine ply wood as far as I know.
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Old 04-15-2011 | 11:00 AM
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Marine plywood in mine
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Old 04-15-2011 | 12:05 PM
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Yep...I had marine plywood too...Its all gone now.
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Old 04-15-2011 | 08:53 PM
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I believe mine was one of the only boats that had coring in the bottom.
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