: I am building a Nomad (Björn Thomasson design). There is still a
: lot of work until I get to the glassing part, but I am beginning
: to consider how much glass i should put on it.
: In Nick's book "The Strip-Build Sea Kayak" there is a
: "Glassing Schedule" (Page 110 in my edition). Here
: there is 3 different lay-up suggestions. I would like a rugged
: boat, but "the expedition lay-up" seems to have much
: more glass than what people normally puts on their kayaks. In
: some places there is 3 layers of 6 oz glass. Has anyone done
: this expedition lay-up?

: How much should I be concerned about the weigth? I am building a
: sea kayak. Not a racing kayak. often I will put a lot of gear in
: it anyway. Sometimes I get the impression that weigth only
: matters when lifting the kayak to the top of the car and that a
: few pounds will only make it go a little deeper in the water.

: Palle Dam
: Denmark

John's answer is short and sweet and also true :)

Really need more info on the expected use of the boat and the conditions it'll be used with before anyone can suggest a layup schedule.

Bill H.