I think a lot of skin-on-frame builders desiring to use a synthetic skin use nylon with a hypalon coating.

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> I am building a skin kayak as described in George Putz's book on wood and
> canvas kayaks. I do not wish to use canvas and paint as described in the
> book. I think a skin of a man made material would be much more durable. I
> would like some direction from other builders that have used fiberglass,
> nylon, paper, any other?

> Thank you Doug Bledsoe