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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering
By:Dan Caouette (CSFW)
Date: 4/28/2011, 9:10 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering (Clayton Plunkett)

: This question is to clearify which dacron should or could be used
: for the dacron and glass covering.
: I see 3 different types listed 1.8 oz, 2.7oz and 2.97oz. This is
: dacron fabric not the glass.
: For those who have used this covering system (Bill Hamm) what are
: the pros and cons of each.
: Bill if you answer, thanks in advance.
: Clayton Plunkett

If it helps I always use the heaviest (2.97oz). I guess you could use the lighter weights for skins that would see less impact or for a truly light-weight kayak (say Bill's sub-15 lb CF SOF).

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering
Clayton Plunkett -- 4/28/2011, 9:47 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 4/28/2011, 9:10 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering
Clayton Plunkett -- 4/29/2011, 8:24 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering
Bill Hamm -- 4/28/2011, 11:31 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering
Clayton Plunkett -- 4/29/2011, 8:23 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Dacron and glass covering
Bill Hamm -- 4/29/2011, 8:43 am