Plywood is a lightweight material but also very stiff which works well for a sailboat. Practical Boat Owner takes a look at what makes plywood a good candidate for a sailing yacht. Along with the plywood, types of epoxies and sheathing need to be considered as well as cold molding where timbers are thin enough to bend easily and stapled to a mold that is later discarded.
Plywood is much more environmentally friendly than fiberglass and will help keep our oceans clean for future generations. Read more.
