Advancing technology has had its profound impact on boat building in general and the making of boat panels in particular. Wood is still a popular option and is used because it is cheap, buoyant, easily available and can be worked upon with ease. When it comes to boat construction, usually rot resistant woods, for instance cedar and oak are used. The various parts of the boat panel constructed out of wood are then joined using specialized glue, screws and nails. There are different types of wooden panel construction in practice, like the ‘Carvel’ method and the “Lapstrack” method, depending on the final shape and size of the boat.
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