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Re: taping hull-deck joint on a CH17?
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 10/22/2000, 11:32 pm
In Response To: taping hull-deck joint on a CH17? (Jimmy)

You would be better off putting the glass on the keel or chines for abrasion resistance. Unless you plan to do a lot of launching from a dock--then you can get a tad of wear at the sheers.

Shawn

: Is it a good idea to use fiberglass tape on the hull to deck joint? The plans
: I have don't seem to suggest doing it, but it seems like it would add a
: lot of strength and abrasion resistance in this area since there won't be
: a rub rail.

Messages In This Thread

taping hull-deck joint on a CH17?
Jimmy -- 10/22/2000, 4:11 pm
Re: taping hull-deck joint on a CH17?
Craig Bumgarner -- 10/23/2000, 8:53 am
Re: taping hull-deck joint on a CH17?
Shawn Baker -- 10/22/2000, 11:32 pm