Trex for stringers?

turfman

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Anybody done this? I have a bunch left over from a job and thought they might be the ticket.

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tashasdaddy

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Re: Trex for stringers?

weighs more doesn't have the strength of plywood.
 

Bondo

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Re: Trex for stringers?

Ayuh,.......

The Whole Idea with Stringers is to provide Rigidity to the hull,......
And,.....
Plastic Lumber is about as Rigid as a Wet Noodle.........:rolleyes:
 

MikDee

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Re: Trex for stringers?

That stuff is more brittle then wood, heavier, and as Bond-o says, less rigid, it wouldn't be my choice.
 

turfman

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Re: Trex for stringers?

thanks guys.

guess I'll go the traditional route
 
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