Re: SKIN ON FRAME HYBRID

Posted by Laszlo on Jun 5, 2006

John,

It might not end up lighter than all wood. The frame would end up having to take over all the structural work that the deck is doing now, and a lot of times a stressed monocoque skin (the plywood deck) is actually lighter than a frame of equal strength.

Build one and let us know.

Laszlo

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