Mike, I used that on my last boat. Once you get used to working with it, it's not that much harder to apply than open weave. You are already aware of it's difficulties. Also, it tends to bubble a little more than open weave. For me, I like the open weave better, and am planning on using RAKA 4oz 60" open weave on the current project. I'd suggest getting a small amount from Larry, and trying it. Also, test it. I thought it peeled off easier, but that could be me and not the glass.

> Has anyone used tight wovensmooth glass? I am looking at using either the
> 3.25 oz. tight wovensmooth glass or 3.75 oz. open weave glass from RAKA. I
> plan to go with two layers over 1/8" plywood. I've heard that the
> tight wovensmooth glass doesn't wet out as well and is harder to form. It
> is also supposed to be stronger and use less resin (read higher strength
> to weight ratio). Is it worth going this route? It is a hard chined kayak
> so there would be some shart corners to go around. The tight wovensmooth
> glass comes in a 60" width which should coat my hull twice. Dollar,
> strength, and weight wise it seems like the way to go, but would I have
> problems wetting it out and getting it to lay flat? My previous glassing
> has been with 6 oz. open weave.

> Mike