> Shawn, there's a book out there about making fiberglass whitewater kayaks,
> it is based on an individuals masters thesis about 15yrs ago. The good
> folks on this board keep a better track of titles than me, my copy is
> under laundry from the summer. anywho it is a very good comparison of
> different layups in a polyester/vynelester matrix. it got me inspired to
> panel whacking.

Is that Charlie Walbridge's "Boatbuilder's Manual"?

If it is, it's based on master's thesis research? Wow!

Shawn