On Nov 4, 12:33 pm, Buy_Sell <werksp...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I haven't seen this boat up close in person, so I can't comment on the
> process that they are using to join the polypropylene panels
> together. I do, however, see the potential of using this material in
> hovercraft. I have never seen or heard of creasing problems as you
> have indicated. I have collected many close up photos of the boat and
> it appears to be 1/4 inch thick polypropylene with some sort of
> adhesive between panels. I have made a paper model of the boat and I
> really like the concept.
>
> I have been trying desperately to purchase this product but there is a
> serious discrepancy in price between Canada and the USA. I have seen
> the boat selling for $1400 new on the USA side of the border but in
> Canada, the same product is selling for $3000. I have an issue with
> paying $3000 for a piece of plastic. Although, it has been proven to
> be a very tough, almost indestructable boat, I had to come to terms
> with the $1400 price tag before I was ready to purchase one. When I
> called the manufacturer and found that I wasn't permitted to purchase
> from the USA and I must purchase from the Canadian distributor at
> almost double the price, then I was put off of the whole idea purely
> based on price. Ebay has become another alternative but most people
> are not willing to ****p such a large item. Local pickup only.
>
> On Nov 4, 7:01 am, Pat <pfo...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
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> >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnYcxxmUiR0
>
> > What is the material used on the joints for this craft. Also I
> > messed with polypropylene a little and it looks plastic not a nice
> > bright finish as wood. and it creases readily.
>
> > --Pat- Hide quoted text -
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A lot of craft here in the US are being constructed from polypropelene
honeycomb material known as Nidacore. Very lightweight and impact
resistant. There's been a good bit of discussion on the Hover club of
America forum in the past. Chris Sorgatz is the go to guy for that
stuff.
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