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Re: Strip: glass weight
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 8/25/2007, 4:51 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: glass weight (Aaron)

: I paddle the Suwannee R. which is full of limestone (sharp) so I need some
: good thickness on the bottom. I dont know what a T rescue is so the deck
: doesnt need much cloth at all. 100 yds is nice to have. I get 4oz for
: $4-$5 a yd from US Composites. Ive been checking out Ebay lately and there
: seam to be some good deals. dont know about quality but I'll check it out
: anyway. I feel that using less glass is better. Just be prepared to carry
: some minicel foam to patch any holes I guess.

T rescue is when you bring a flipped over kayak up over your foredeck then can empty the water then roll it upright. Pretty easy but tough on the varnish/gelcoat, specially if the deck can flex.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Re: Strip: glass weight
Bill Hamm -- 8/25/2007, 11:55 am
Re: Strip: glass weight
Aaron -- 8/25/2007, 12:54 pm
Re: Strip: glass weight
Bill Hamm -- 8/25/2007, 4:51 pm