j\'aime,

You'll find the 1/4" Okoume more appropriate for the 16 footer; the 3/16th inch wood will produce a lighter boat, but will be more fragile as well.  My Chese 17 is 1/4" all the way round, and it went together great!

Enjoy, you're gonna love this!

Larry

 Thank you larry.  I guess now it's time to go buy some of that ply..

Salut J'aime les Bateaux,

I'm from Montreal too, and am currently building a Skerry. May I ask, where do you buy your plywood? I went to Langevin et Forest but I find them expensive.

I used 1/4" for the sides of the Skerry and I find it is easy to bend and give shape. When glued into the final position, it becomes very rigid and strong.

Thanks!

Jean.