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Thanks. That FUSO on the Total Composites website is delux. Balsa core and vacuum bag lamination sounds laborious and expensive. What intrigues me most about foam core fiberglass construction is the flexibility of shapes (aerodynamics, seamless corners, round shapes, etc), strength to weight...

I think everyone that followed this thread is curious how to do diy foam core fiberglass construction properly with the best value and least amount of labor. You seem knowledgeable. Do you mind sharing some good resources for learning more about it?

Still super curious what the solution is to keep the glass laminated to the foam. I’ve seen foam designed for bonding with fiberglass but it didn’t have the R value or the low price of the stuff you can get lowes or Home Depot. I’ve wondered if perforating the foam before laying the fiberglass...

Inspirational work. My dad designed and built a 30' St. Pierre Dory boat and it took him over 4-6 years. After it was finished, he had it for about 2 years and then sold it and got a different boat. He never regretted it. The challenge of designing and building it was what he was really...