* Foam Core Materials in the Marine Industry

For over 60 years foam cores have been utilized in marine applications to lighten, stiffen, and strengthen everything form hull bottoms to fly bridges. But what exactly is foam core? What type do I use, and where can I use it? Should I use it instead of balsa or plywood? This article will attempt to inform boat builders about the properties and correct manufacturing procedures involved in constructing foam core sandwich laminates.

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