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Re: Strip: Weight Saving
By:JohnAbercrombie
Date: 9/22/2016, 4:55 pm
In Response To: Strip: Weight Saving (Les Cheeseman)

Will there be any significant loss of strength if I don't fill the weave on the inside of this build.

Les:
I hope not, because I hardly ever do a fill coat on interiors!
I think you will be fine without a fill coat.
However, the boat will be easier to keep clean (especially if you have a lot of fine sandy areas) and more wear-resistant with a fill coat.
Without a fill coat, it's less slippery, which can be an advantage sometimes.

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Strip: Weight Saving
Les Cheeseman -- 9/22/2016, 3:29 pm
Re: Strip: Weight Saving
JohnAbercrombie -- 9/22/2016, 4:55 pm
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scottbaxter -- 9/22/2016, 6:49 pm
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Justin -- 9/23/2016, 2:48 am
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Bill Hamm -- 9/23/2016, 10:48 am
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Les Cheeseman -- 9/23/2016, 4:04 pm
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jaybabina -- 9/24/2016, 7:35 am