it uses 1/4 or 3/8 ply so a bit cheaper but everything I read suggest epoxy resin and that's big bucks. Wifey just called and I think we've agreed, get this one back on the water and add a pilot house to the project v20. Being it needs a total rebuild, I can beef up the stringers and bulk heads for the extra weight add some good horse power and never notice the extra pounds. Besides, it's going to be for nearshore fishing no need to haul *** out 40+miles.