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Re: Skin-on-Frame: what to use as skin
By:Shawn in Rockwall
Date: 12/25/2003, 4:55 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: what to use as skin (David Dvorak)

David, I second Paul's recommendations. I'm currently awaiting delivery of PVC Vinyl (18oz/yrd) I bought from Mauritzon (800-621-4352) for a Tom Yost designed Sea Pup currently framed in my garage. I bought 6 yards (5 feet wide) for ~$30. There are many sources for this fabric and in many colors. If you use Mauritzon, ask for Rick.
I also recommend you check the archives for posts by Steve Phillips. He did a group build (4 kayaks) using PVC Vinyl and had some very good points. He posted a web site he is building documenting his effort.

Good luck!
Shawn

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: what to use as skin
David Dvorak -- 12/24/2003, 6:06 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: what to use as skin
C. Fronzek -- 12/27/2003, 5:41 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: what to use as skin
Shawn in Rockwall -- 12/25/2003, 4:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: what to use as skin
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/24/2003, 11:48 pm