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Dusan here is a weight calculator for 6061 aluminum which is what you should you should use in salt water or 5052. I have it set for 1/16 and I checked 1/8 and it is double the weight. The 1/16 is about equal a 4'x8'x1/4" Meranti plywood sheet. https://www.theworldmaterial.com/aluminum-weight-...

I just purchased the plans and wish to build hull only in steel. So instead 1/2" plywood would be (say) 1/8" steel plate. Yes, hull weight will increase but if foam sandwich is used for superstructure, total weight would increase by (approx.) 20% ? (or something like that). Any thoughts? ...

I just purchased the plans and wish to build hull only in steel. So instead 1/2" plywood would be (say) 1/8" steel plate. Yes, hull weight will increase but if foam sandwich is used for superstructure, total weight would increase by (approx.) 20% ? (or something like that). Any thoughts? ...

I just purchased the plans and wish to build hull only in steel. So instead 1/2" plywood would be (say) 1/8" steel plate. Yes, hull weight will increase but if foam sandwich is used for superstructure, total weight would increase by (approx.) 20% ? (or something like that). Also, there are...