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Re: glassing the inside of the cockpit?
By:Kenneth Paul
Date: 3/25/1999, 6:38 pm
In Response To: glassing the inside of the cockpit? (Paul)

Helo, This extra step adds only an insignificant amount of wieght and time to the over all kayak, yet adds strength and abraision resistance. My suggestion is to add it now while it's easy. Kenny > Hi,

> I'm still working on my Ches. 17'. The instructions call for a sheet of
> glass to be installed in the bottom of the cockpit. Is this a neccessity?
> Can I omit this step without compromising the strength of the hull?

> Thanks in advance,

> Paul.

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glassing the inside of the cockpit?
Paul -- 3/25/1999, 5:08 pm
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Don Varnau -- 3/26/1999, 10:33 am
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Roger Donahe -- 3/26/1999, 12:28 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 3/26/1999, 9:53 am
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Larry C. -- 3/26/1999, 12:12 pm
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Ron Eike -- 3/27/1999, 9:53 am
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Larry C. -- 3/27/1999, 2:17 pm
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John Herr -- 3/27/1999, 1:51 pm
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Pete Rudie -- 3/28/1999, 1:40 pm
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Larry C. -- 3/27/1999, 2:23 pm
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Don Herring -- 3/25/1999, 9:57 pm
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Kenneth Paul -- 3/25/1999, 6:38 pm
Re: glassing the inside of the cockpit?
Mike Scarborough -- 3/25/1999, 5:24 pm