: BoatBuilder's Manual lists layups for: "heavyweight cruiser" GGGGG

: "good compromise" GGGG

: "lightweight racer" GGG

: Each G stands for 1 layer of 10oz plain glass in polyester resin. Extra
: layers are added at high stress points

: Compare these base layups to your layups (I will list a few but you get to
: pick you can even include some of mine)

: 6oz/.187/6oz

: 12oz/.187/12oz

: 6oz/.250/6oz

: 12oz/.250/12oz

: for "lightweight" and "durability"

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: we know it will not happen

What is the point in comparing a polyester/fiberglass whitewater layup with an epoxy/glass/strip sea kayak? George, it really is time for you to make some panels of various layups and share with the group as it were how they fair in a stress test of your choosing. It certainly would put things into perspective.