: hi all: well, i'm stalled on my spring run so i've had some time to work on
: my sof (from robert morris's book). it's time to think about buying the
: skin and i would like some opinions on what is considered the
: "best".
: i plan on sewing one seam down the center of the deck, as r.m. suggests. i
: would like to use urethane varnish, not paint, so i can have that
: transluscent look. the skin i use should be strong, resitant to puncture,
: abraison(sp), rot. fairly easy to work with. cost would be the last thing
: on the list of wishes.
: any help greatly appreciated;

Personally, I'm going to use up the canvas I have - and cover it on both sides with neoprene or hypalon, and then I'll go with a synthetic skin (Dacron, polyester, or nylon) and hypalon, neoprene or urethane coatings for any future boats.

Check:

http://www.gaco.com/boatrepair/kayak_case_histories.html

PGJ