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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
By:Terry Reed
Date: 9/12/2012, 3:32 pm

Thanks Will,

The frame on this boat is deliberately underbuilt using component dimensions that are smaller than standard to help reduce weight. The Kevlar purportedly adds rigidity and helps reduce frame deformation. More information at gaboats.com.

Terry

: Looks great Terry,
: I highly recommend your photo stream of your canoe build. It's
: going on my 'shelf' of manuals, I learned a lot.

: I feel like going to the lumberyard instead of to work.....

: Will
: I'm curious about the Kevlar Roving, what's it's purpose.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweight, SOF canoe *PIC*
Terry Reed -- 9/10/2012, 10:18 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
Charlie -- 9/10/2012, 8:33 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig *PIC*
Terry Reed -- 9/11/2012, 6:45 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
Kenneth Sutherland -- 9/10/2012, 11:47 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
Terry Reed -- 9/11/2012, 6:54 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
Kenneth Sutherland -- 9/12/2012, 12:38 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
Malcolm Schweizer -- 9/11/2012, 5:54 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
Will Nettles -- 9/12/2012, 9:46 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Launched - a 14-foot, lightweig
Terry Reed -- 9/12/2012, 3:32 pm