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With a wide selection of available wood types for use in the construction of the wooden boat, there were several criteria that had to be evaluated before any consideration of its use. The first decision for the designer of a composite wood boat is ensuring that the selected wood is suitable for epoxy laminated construction. The next decision is selecting the suitable strength of wood to create the best engineered structure. The final decision in wood choice is squarely dependent on the longevity of the wood in a marine environment even though it is completely encapsulated in an impenetrable epoxy coating. One decision that did not have to be made at Carlson Boatworks was the relative cost of the raw lumber. We simply selected the best for the application. No compromises. Douglas Fir is used for all of the skeletal frame members of the boat. Frames and longitudinal members are laminated from hand chosen boards. The skin of the bottom of the hull, the base layers above the waterline, and gussets used for reinforcing the frame are manufactured from Okoume marine plywood. This is Lloyds of London approved marine plywood specifically chosen for its flawless, void free construction and certified durability. The gleaming final layer of the exterior laminated hull and all the interior portions of the CB 25 are finished in select Genuine Honduran Mahogany. It is selected for its traditional appearance, strength, and inherent beauty. To compliment the fine Honduran Mahogany interior, Burma Teak was chosen for the hand-laid flooring. |
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