: Hi Paul,

: I think you might want to consider kevlar cloth layup, or possibly mixing
: graphite with epoxy. Ive done neither but have read more than once that
: these two things can add strength to your hull.

: Dont overblow the plastic yaks durability - it IS very heavy. My brothers 12'
: rotomold weighs in at about 50 lbs. Moreover, sopme reading I've done
: regarding rotomolded boats [polyethelene?] is that over time they lose
: their durability, fade and become brittle.

: Fiberglass is nice but patching up gelcoat isnt something I'd want to tackle.
: Mind you, not that its difficult, but that it SHOWS so obviously wear you
: patched it.

: Stick with wood... repairs are a LOT easier. Afterall.... you built it from
: scratch anyway didnt you?

: Hope this helps.

: I've had both wood and plastic.and never drew a crowd wile pumping gas like I do with my wood boat . ;0) Rick