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Wood Epoxy Saturation Technique (WEST) can produce incredibly strong boats with relative ease. In this video, I interview a full-time cruiser who built his own 65-foot catamaran out of plywood. I get a first-hand look at the problems and benefits of this hull construction technique.
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0:27 Year of the Cat, a Plywood Catamaran
2:27 What happens if you hit something?
2:49 What are things to look for and things to avoid?
3:30 Why buy a Plywood boat?
5:48 How are Plywood boats made?
6:42 How to inspect a plywood boat?
7:40 Which is the right boat for you?
9:35 Outro
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