My Thames Rowing Skiff is lapstrake construction built from planks of Lloyds 4mm 1088 Okume plywood. The planks and ribs are bonded together with the WEST epoxy system.
The boat is well constructed and has survived 850 miles of my rowing without showing any signs of wear.
I'm not wearing my life jacket because it is on the floor behind where I am sitting. I also have a flotation cushion on the floor in front of me.
If you look carefully, you can see the lifejacket on the floor in the photo below.