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Thanks for all the feedback. As for finishing, we have left a 1/2" gap then 1/8 white laminate on 1/8 marine plywood. That's the first I've heard of not needing a gap for circulating air. When I insulate the main cabin next I'll "kerf" the plywood. Stephen ps will add more photos later.

I've got some photos of the insulation project in progress, this should make it easier, especially since I don't know many of the terms people are using. The one important term I've just learned is Kerfing. This really answers my issue with the stringers ability to conform to the hull. http://picasa...

Thanks, Sorry I wasn't very clear - this is all new to me. The guy currently insulating the forward cabin (V Berth) is using 2 1/2" marine ply glued to one another to create the 1" space for 1/2" Reflectix insulation allowing for 1/2" gap for ventilation. He is finishing with Arb...

Hi all, I have been using marine grade plywood for stringers in the v berth to house Reflectix insulation and wonder about using PVC tubing of some sort when I get to the cabin are. I read about its use and wonder what you think? It would offer the flexibility needed since the plywood was not such a...