> The Expedition Single has a sinkage of 98 lbs/in, so if it were 10 lbs
> heavier it would sink approx .10" further into the water. I have much
> bigger things than this to worry about.

> Like I said in the original post, I am new here, and had assumed that
> George was saying that there was a way to build lighter, stronger boats by
> modifying the home building process. It never occured to me that I would
> have to invest in a composite laboratory with R&D facilities. Maybe George
> would let me know which is the case.

> I understand that high heat layups are stronger, once again, I assumed
> home building ability and did not mention them.

> As for worrying about it, PLEASE DON'T!!! This was simply an interesting
> problem to me, I didn't mean to stress you out. I simply made the original
> post to see if others thought it would increase strength and lighten a
> kayak. Again, this is the reason I stuck with only modifications to the
> existing process.

> Ian

I understand that maybe I am mis-communicating what I mean. I am not stressed out and your question is a good one. I too am wondering if George's claims are true or not. It is not out of the home builders ability to get heat blankets, vacuum pumps, and all of the other stuff. What I mean is that it is not worth my $ or energy to invest in all of that stuff just to build a boat now and then. The weight is not that big of deal is what I'm trying to say.

I do a lot of mountain biking and you should see what some people will do to save a few ounces. They will spend BIG $ to replace a lot of their bolts with Titanium ones, etc. I just hope that this sport doesn't get like that.

I was not trying to offend you or say your question was not a valid one.