: I am starting to build a three section S&G take-a-part kayak.
: Where the sections separate (double bulkheads), I would like to
: have 90 degree edges to minimize any disruption of water flow
: down the hull.
: I have wrapped light fiberglass cloth around an eighth inch curve
: but with difficulty to keep out air pockets. I am wondering how
: to get full water proof fiberglass edges to protect the wood on
: my sections without any air under the glass.
: Any ideas will be appreciated.
: Randy

You can try doing it with the glass at a 45/45 degree bias, but you'll have to piece the glass in sections around the hull or the bias angle will change. Even then you'll likely end up with resin rich corner that's very prone to cracking. Glass doesn't like sharp edges and it's not strong. The glass still wants to pull away from the edges, have to baby sit it till the epoxy starts to gel.

I'm not sure that the edges will make much of a difference in the water flow, doesn't seem to bother the commerically built secionals. Yes it won't be a perfect as a one piece boat, but it's not a one piece boat.

Bill H.