Boat Builder Central

The FL14 and that small engine will get by with 3/8" and a clamping board if I am not mistaken. Rick

What kind of waters will you be on? Open? Protected, flat, wavy etc. This will help with suggestions. Rick

It's nested down in the "scoop". How can it be seen? Rick

If mixing brands, wait for a cure and then sand. Rick

IHMO, put at least a thin layer of glass on ALL exposed surfaces or you risk checking after some time. I am in NY and my meranti 1088 checked after a few years. Then not at all after a layer of 6 oz. glass. Rick

It should tell you in the plans, probably 12 oz. I would stick with the 1088 of either for the hull, my choice would be the Meranti, it's stronger. Rick

I believe one pound of wood flour comes in a one gallon sized ziplock bag. Rick

Much, much worse. And much older to boot. Rick

Do the wash with a scotchbrite pad and water. This kills 2 birds with one stone, cleaning and removing the gloss from the epoxy, thus giving the next coat some bite. Rick

I found the same thing with plywood pricing. Even with the shipping to western New York, it was cheaper than the fir marine plywood that is available locally. Rick