The reason that stitch and glue is faster and simpler than traditional methods is that it eliminates the need for chine logs, complicated forms, and tricky clamping. and the major factor involved is the use of epoxy fillets. these not only glue the plywood panels but also cove out the inside corner where the panels meet.. Stitch and glue is a simple boat building method which uses plywood panels stitched together, usually with copper wire, and glued together with epoxy resin.this type of construction can eliminate much of the need for frames or ribs. plywood panels are cut to shape and stitched together to form an accurate hull shape without the need for forms or special tools.. Boat building plywood power 1.2 okoume stitch and glue boat homemade the plans are bought from http://www.selway-fisher.com/mcup16.htm#1 it took me 3 year to....
This is a clip art video i made of all the steps i made to make my first stitch and glue rowboat. it turned out well and was a very capable boat. i have now sold this boat and started on my next. Shows beginning stage of current tango skiff xl project. wooden boat is being built with the stitch-n-glue method using okoume 1088 marine grade plywood. entire process at www.ncboatbuilder.com.. Stitch-and-glue construction, along with the development of epoxy and modern mahogany marine plywood, has revolutionized and revitalized wooden boat building. this method of building is not only stronger, lighter, and faster than traditional wooden boat building, but it also takes far less skill. here's how a clc stitch-and-glue kayak is assembled..
