ponton material

[lundell]

What is the "best" material to use in sponsons??
What do u prefer??

THX in adwance

//Erik

[Climate]

The "BEST" material........Well I guess that is open to what you "think" is the best.
I have used Extruded Polystyrene Foam in all of my projects to date.
Expanded bead polystyrene is marginally lighter than the SM types of foam but is not as strong.
We use SM types of foam in all of our kits.

[lundell]

Ok.
Ill try some different stuff depending on what i find here in sweden :)

but i needed some guidance to know what to try hehe :)

Thx for the help

[Doug Forrester]

Originally posted by lundell
What is the "best" material to use in sponsons??
What do u prefer??

THX in adwance

//Erik

Hi Lundell

My answer to your questions is wood and air!

[lundell]

wood and air??
Hmm u have it empty or what do u mean ?
doesnt it get weak if i understand right or?

[Doug Forrester]

Lundell
All my hydros are a built-up structure - by that I mean a wooden framework (mostly balsa but some hardwood) sheeted with thin plywood or sometimes balsa sheet covered with very lightweight glass cloth. It can be very lightweight and strong if the structure is designed correctly.

[lundell]

Ok
Then i understand better :)

Thx for the help ill test some :)
have to build lotsa boast :)
its fun hehe

thx again
//Erik