suppliers
Kudo's to U.S. Composites!
Submitted by v28build on Thu, 2008-05-08 21:57It's always a pleasure to have something good to write about a vendor you deal with. Excellent customer service can mean so much these days. read more »
Old growth lumber
Submitted by cac on Thu, 2010-08-12 21:46
Old growth lumber stored in 1913 by Teddy Roosevelt (underwater). Ok, maybe not exactly stored, but flooded in the building of the Panama Canal, and now being recovered and sold.
Probably a bit expensive to build a hull out of (although certainly rot resistant if its been underwater this long), but for some trim piece or something? read more »
New Type of Boat Building Plywood?
Submitted by cac on Tue, 2010-02-16 21:45
A recent post on Duckworks Magazine's mailing lists points to a new underlayment material named IntegraPly™ (scroll down a ways). Exterior glue, hardwood, minimal voids, and the poster says that he saw it for around $15.00 being sold for underlayment. Might be just the thing for your small craft build. read more »
Mars Electric LLC - Parsun Electric Outboards
Submitted by cac on Wed, 2008-07-23 21:19A recent posting in the Electric Boats mailing list pointed me to the Mars Electric LLC site. They are offering various electric motors, controllers and other items including the Parsun Electric Outboard Motors.
