Myjane 40 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 What should the moisture content be for ply or kauri boat , , a mate buying a boat , ply / kauri cruiser racer surveyed today , surveyor said moisture in cabin top 40% and around windows I know a wooden boat holds a certain amount of moisture not counting carvile hulls this is an 80s yacht looks ok , but there must be a certain amount , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 323 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 5 to 10% for furniture 14% max for framing timber. Freshly cut pine is 45 to 55% Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,230 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Pro boatbuilder told me the other day 15% max.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Unsealed timber or ply especially around windows will be pretty wet at this time of year on a boat with condensation likely running down the windows most mornings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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