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Re: glassing the inside of the cockpit?
By:Don Varnau
Date: 3/26/1999, 10:33 am
In Response To: glassing the inside of the cockpit? (Paul)

Paul wrote:
> 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?

I agree with the other responses, but would add that this is a chance to practice applying and wetting out glass cloth before you do it to the outside of the hull where appearance is more important.

Don

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glassing the inside of the cockpit?
Paul -- 3/25/1999, 5:08 pm
Re: glassing the inside of the cockpit?
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
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Mike Scarborough -- 3/25/1999, 5:24 pm