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Re: Heresy
By:Nolan
Date: 1/30/2000, 9:32 am
In Response To: Re: Heresy (Shawn Baker)

> What would you recommend for deck reinforcement for paddling in heavy
> seas?

There's a whole lot of variables still being left unanswered and undescribed in your question. However, presuming the boat is a strip built, presuming that heavy seas involve some green water waves crashings over the deck, and presuming you are far out to sea, I would say that at least a single layer of glass on both sides of the deck are a minimum. My own gut feel (oh so highly scientific) for myself, would at least 4oz on top, and 6 oz on the inside.

Messages In This Thread

Heresy
Shawn Baker -- 1/25/2000, 5:39 pm
Re: Heresy
Nolan -- 1/26/2000, 8:40 pm
Re: Heresy
Shawn Baker -- 1/26/2000, 10:55 pm
Re: Heresy
Nolan -- 1/27/2000, 6:52 pm
Re: Heresy
Shawn Baker -- 1/28/2000, 12:21 pm
Re: Heresy
Nolan -- 1/30/2000, 9:32 am
Re: Deck Reinforcement
Shawn Baker -- 1/30/2000, 11:00 am
Re: Deck Reinforcement
lee -- 1/30/2000, 11:42 pm
Re: Deck Reinforcement/talking to my se/elf
lee -- 2/1/2000, 12:10 am
Re: Heresy
Marcelo -- 1/26/2000, 8:59 am
Re: Heresy
Ian Johnston -- 1/26/2000, 3:45 am
Re: question?
lee -- 1/25/2000, 11:50 pm
Aerospace Composites
Dave Houser -- 1/26/2000, 9:56 am
Re: Aerospace Composites
lee -- 1/26/2000, 11:39 pm
Re: Aerospace Composites
Will Brockman -- 1/26/2000, 11:30 am
Re: Heresy
Mike Hanks -- 1/25/2000, 10:36 pm
Re: Heresy
Paul Lund -- 1/25/2000, 7:34 pm