[MHml] Foam vs Balsa as core material

[R C]

Jeff,

  How big is the piece of core you're looking for.
Bob C.

Jeff Dickson wrote:

> Does anyone have a source for balsa and/or foam core material? I am in Vermont
> and will need some next month for bridge deck cabin roof repairs.
> Jeff
>
> BLJPPI at aol.com wrote:
>
> > As the most common failure mode og modern composites is core sheer, using
> > balsa
> > will about double the strength of the hiull panels, at a slight increase in
> > weight. The only problem is getting the core wet, very light laminates on
> > multihulls are often not really waterproof
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