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Re: Boat Weight
By:lee
Date: 2/25/2000, 12:11 pm
In Response To: Re: Boat Weight (Mike Hanks)


> You can hit the target weight without sacrificing strength, if you are
> careful.

> Mike

hi Mike, agreed but it sure takes a lot of care, just came back from a paddle with my overweight Mariner from all the extra stuff done to it, but wouldn't trade it for anything. My North Bay weighs 10 lbs less,but doesn't compare for comfort and rolling with the waves.

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Fritz OConnor -- 2/23/2000, 6:51 pm
Re: Using Different Epoxies
Chris in Cajun Country -- 2/24/2000, 4:54 pm
Re: Using Different Epoxies
Fritz OConnor -- 2/29/2000, 7:55 pm
Boat Weights
Dennis -- 2/25/2000, 7:16 pm
Boat Weight
Chris Menard -- 2/25/2000, 8:20 am
Re: Boat Weight
Mike Scarborough -- 2/27/2000, 10:39 am
Re: Boat Weight
Mike Hanks -- 2/25/2000, 11:56 am
Re: Boat Weight
lee -- 2/25/2000, 12:11 pm
Re: Boat Weight
Shawn Baker -- 2/25/2000, 11:35 am
Re: Using Different Epoxies
Doyle -- 2/24/2000, 8:20 am
Re: Using Different Epoxies
Mike Hanks -- 2/23/2000, 11:26 pm