The Seasteading Institute

Reply To: Ferrocement

• I did a lot of research into boat construction materials a while back. The reason there aren't many ferrocement boats is that it is unsuitable for boat construction. The reasons it's unsuitable vary with the size of vessel. It IS suitable for large floating platforms as the oil industry has shown. (it's usually poured reinforced construction not ferro cement though).
• The suitability of any material depends on the application. Develop the application (specs) first, then choose a suitable construction method/material.
• “Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshiped.”